Angus Steading
The conversion of a dilapidated steading in Angus into three apartments.
The project works within the existing stone shell, retaining its agricultural character through light-touch intervention. The aim is to preserve the robust, utilitarian quality of the building while adapting it for a new use that sits comfortably within its form. New elements are introduced in a measured way, allowing the original structure and its irregularities to remain legible.
A new slate roof is supported by timber scissor trusses, referencing traditional rural construction. Internally, natural materials define the spaces, including rough-sawn timber flooring, breathable clay plaster finishes and exposed rubble stone walls where possible. Openings are carefully positioned to bring light into the depth of the plan and to frame views across the surrounding landscape, giving each studio a clear relationship to its setting.
Thermal upgrades are achieved through breathable construction, with sheep’s wool insulation to the walls and wood fibre insulation to the roof. These measures improve performance while allowing the building to manage moisture effectively, creating a durable and comfortable interior suited to its rural context.