self-build — Sustainable Architects Scotland

We have a philosophy in the studio, that good design not only can be simple, but should be.

On changing little

Occasionally, building requires a setting to be created, or a site to be transformed. In other cases, there’s an overwhelming sense that the less changed or manipulated, the better.

Craft and Process

Craftsmanship speaks to the careful, and skilful process of making. We relate to this way of working.

Colin BaillieJune 16, 2022Architecture, architect, design, modelmaking, process, self-build, modern home, Contemporary architect, contemporary home, modern house, Sustainable Architecture, sustainable lifestyle, bespoke home, bespoke design, Sustainable architect, Sustainable Architect Scotland

For Those Who Build

…“every architect who strikes or avoids a ‘snag’ ought to open the matter to his fellows”. In the spirit of Edwin Gunn, we want to share our personal experiences of building, snags and all.

Bespoke Design, Highland Architect, Sustainable DesignColin BaillieMarch 15, 2022modern home, self-build, Scottish Highlands, Architect Scottish Highlands, Baillie Baillie Architects, Rural Architecture, Contemporary architect, Home Design, Sustainable Architecture, sustainable lifestyle, scottish rural architecture, project managing a house build, scotland architect, scotland architects, highland architects

Wallpaper* - Minimalist Scottish farmhouse built for longevity

After 18 months of hard work by all involved, it’s been amazing to finally share images of Kepdarroch Farmhouse. We’re delighted by the response from the press, and really enjoyed reading the recent feature on Wallpaper.com.

Planning Granted: House in a Woodland Clearing

We’re delighted that planning approval has now been granted for our courtyard house within a woodland clearing in central Scotland.

Sustainable Design, Bespoke DesignColin BaillieJune 1, 2021Self Build, self-build, Self Building, bespoke home, New-build, new home, Architecture, scottish architect, unique architecture, custom design architect, Architect Scotland, Architecture Scotland, self-build architect scotland

Case Study: Kepdarroch Farmhouse

Kepdarroch Farmhouse is a new, self-build home on a working farm in rural Scotland. The house was designed for a young family, and is set to complete on site in spring 2021

Colin BaillieJanuary 26, 2021Self Build, Self Building, custom build, New-build, self-build, construction, farmhouse, new home, Eco Design, Home Design, Eco Home, Scottish Architecture, Rural Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, Architect Scotland, Self build architect scotland, self-build architect scotland