A Home in Millport

Location: Millport, Great Cumbrae Island

Type: Residential

Stage: On Site

The new home in Millport is positioned sensitively on the site respectful of the local and wider landscape in a way that is harmonious with the traditional rural material palette being intentionally simple, with wedge-shaped masses meeting gently at the rotation point of the plan.

The adoption of a single timber-clad facade emphasizes the utilitarian form which is punctured with deep windows to provide striking internal volumes for sleeping and working as well as dramatic outward views from the living and dining areas.

The timber-framed building engages with Passive House principles adopting a thermally enhanced timber frame structure where generous south-facing openings balance the mutual benefits of views across the landscape with solar gain.