House No.7

Location: Tiree, Scotland

Client: Private

Project Year: 2013

Cost: £500k - £2m

House No.7 sits on the beautiful Island of Tiree, the western-most of the inner Hebrides, with views out across the machair, the sea and the islands beyond. Conceived as a Living House, for the clients to use throughout the year, a Guest House; containing three bedrooms and associated accommodation; and the Utility; containing much needed welly storage and space for the necessary effects required for island life.

The architecture is characterised by a mix of both a traditional black house and agricultural steadings all integrated into the landscape.

The house has won an RIAS award, an RIBA National Award, Grand Designs Home of the Year 2014, a Scottish Design Award and a Saltire Housing Award 2014. The house has also been published widely.