The Cliff House, Isle of Skye by Dualchas Architects is a contemporary country home that embraces modern design principles. This minimalist residence sits at the edge of a steep escarpment, an inspiration for its "CLiff House" name.
The home's "entrance elevation is cut into the hillside itself, commanding a panoramic view over Loch Dunvegan and its surrounding topography." This open-concept residence features an integrated living room and kitchen space that house one large volume within the home.
Its remaining rooms are separated with corridors that don't take away from its open and spacious design. This residence by Dualchas Architects also reflects its surrounding topography through its natural materials and finishes that include Caithness stone and natural woods.
Modernist Farmhouse Residences
Dualchas Architects' Cliff House is a Contemporary Country Home
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