Date: 22 May 07
Author: Caroline Ednie, Web Editor
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Following the completion of her Gökay Deveci designed Durness home, ceramic artist Lotte Glob approached the architect to design a working studio that would adhere to the same principles of affordability and sensitivity to both landscape and her aesthetic vision. The studio was to be embedded within the contours of the Sutherland landscape, reflecting the local vernacular architecture, as exemplified in traditional croft buildings and agricultural sheds.
The 60m2 studio space comprises a double-height internal working and exhibition space with a large, partially-covered paved terrace oriented towards to the south. A compact service space faces west. Roofed with rust-coloured corrugated iron and finished internally with local pine boarding, the external construction is blockwork faced with reclaimed stone.
The internal structure is insulated timber framing, finished with plywood. Very large sliding glazed doors allow the studio space to spill out onto the terrace and give views of Ben Hope and Loch Eriboll. Long, narrow and linear windows puncture the north rear wall - this creates the potential for illuminating sculpture and interior space. Internally, the space is shelved with laminated timber, supporting and displaying the artworks. Two wing walls to the west and east create a frame for an evolving sculpture garden, sited between the studio and Loch Eriboll.
Materials that would weather in colour and texture were chosen to change and age with the seasons. Equally important was the visual contrast and formal juxtaposition of rough-sawn shiplap cladding, contrasting with the highly controlled precision of engineered laminated timber structure. Both designs incorporate local materials wrought by the local workforce.
Project: Lotte Glob Studio
Architect: Gökay Deveci
Client: Lotte Glob
Location: Loch Eriboll, Durness
Link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk / www.lotteglob.co.uk
Images: Gökay Deveci
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So many great things seem to be happening now in Scotland. Great how the wall becomes the studio, very impressive.
Gokay, this is an excellent project.It looks great in the exhibition and in the book. Well done.