SALLY RUEL ARCHITECT

Ar Fardach

Conceived as a contemporary version of a Roman villa, Ar Fardach is articulated around two courtyards: a two storey internal atrium lit by a central rooflight, and an external terrace open to the south. It is constructed as a well insulated timber frame, with glulam beams and trusses as features in the principal spaces, including innovative pinwheel trimmers around the atrium rooflight. It has external walls of render and timber cladding, a profiled steel sheet roof, and aluminium clad high performance windows and doors, with underfloor heating, fed by a wood pellet boiler, and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system.


The project received a commendation in the Scottish Borders Council Design Awards 2013.

Ar Fardach main image Ar Fardach from south Ar Fardach courtyard detail Ar Fardach Atrium Ar Fardach pinwheel in air Ar Fardach Kitchen Ar Fardach pool Ar Fardach Steam room Ar Fardach Landing Ar Fardach View from long window