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The Sheiling
The Sheiling
Ardrishaig, United Kingdom
Project Featured on Dec 11, 2014
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The Sheiling
Ardrishaig, United Kingdom
Project Featured on Dec 11, 2014
The Sheiling is a contemporary house extension setting a new design precedent in a sensitive lochside locale.
APD’s client, Mary MacCallum Sullivan, is a well-known psychotherapist and was drawn to this tranquil spot in Argyll by the history and spirituality of the area. The site sits on a narrow strip of land between the Crinan Canal (to the west) and Loch Fyne (to the east), but the architecture of the existing Victorian villa did little to address this context or the spectacular views down the loch toward the Isle of Arran. Therefore, the brief for the extension was to create a space that would take full advantage of the views and bring light into the deep plan of the house while acknowledging — through the use of an appropriate palette of materials — the waterside context and often harsh weather conditions.
To achieve the aforementioned effect, almost half of the ground floor gable wall was removed on the villa’s south façade and the new extension introduced. In contrast to the more introverted structure of the villa, this new, younger sibling is open and faces outward, its sloping form echoing the roofline of the existing building. A 13-foot-high glass wall fronts the loch to the eastern elevation, creating an airy lookout over the water. The glazing continues around to the south façade, opening up the views to Arran and providing access through a generous door into the surrounding garden. Daylight streams from the extension into the living area (which is within the walls of the existing building), allowing for the sense of a singular space that is a part of the kitchen and dining areas.
Outside, the extension has a strong sculptural quality. It is simply wrapped in staggered panels of dark gray zinc, with the large glazed panels supported by slim vertical fins. This restrained palette reflects the gray of the loch waters and relates to the stone walls and slate roofs of the neighboring villas along the coast road. New building services, double-glazed windows, and insulation have been introduced throughout as part of a complete renovation of the building.
APD’s client, Mary MacCallum Sullivan, is a well-known psychotherapist and was drawn to this tranquil spot in Argyll by the history and spirituality of the area. The site sits on a narrow strip of land between the Crinan Canal (to the west) and Loch Fyne (to the east), but the architecture of the existing Victorian villa did little to address this context or the spectacular views down the loch toward the Isle of Arran. Therefore, the brief for the extension was to create a space that would take full advantage of the views and bring light into the deep plan of the house while acknowledging — through the use of an appropriate palette of materials — the waterside context and often harsh weather conditions.
To achieve the aforementioned effect, almost half of the ground floor gable wall was removed on the villa’s south façade and the new extension introduced. In contrast to the more introverted structure of the villa, this new, younger sibling is open and faces outward, its sloping form echoing the roofline of the existing building. A 13-foot-high glass wall fronts the loch to the eastern elevation, creating an airy lookout over the water. The glazing continues around to the south façade, opening up the views to Arran and providing access through a generous door into the surrounding garden. Daylight streams from the extension into the living area (which is within the walls of the existing building), allowing for the sense of a singular space that is a part of the kitchen and dining areas.
Outside, the extension has a strong sculptural quality. It is simply wrapped in staggered panels of dark gray zinc, with the large glazed panels supported by slim vertical fins. This restrained palette reflects the gray of the loch waters and relates to the stone walls and slate roofs of the neighboring villas along the coast road. New building services, double-glazed windows, and insulation have been introduced throughout as part of a complete renovation of the building.
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