- Dualchas Building Design
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The Dualchas Building Design group is an architecture practice based on the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland. Dualchas Building Design took the traditional vernacular house designs of the Highlands, such as the black house and long house, as their inspiration for modern designs of similar proportions but with open plan spaces, double-height living rooms and large areas of glazing.
The practice has been seen by some as being responsible for the return to this type of vernacular design to the Highlands.
Dualchas Building Design has now spawned a spin-off company, Hebridean Contemporary Homes, which produces a range of the designs as 'kit' house packages.
People
The Partners in Dualchas Building Design are:
Alasdair Stephen
Alasdair Stephen stood as SNP candidate for Ross, Skye & Lochaber in the 2010 elections, gaining 5263 SNP votes. The seat was retained by the Liberal Democrat's Charles Kennedy (18,335 votes).
Neil StephenD.J. MacLennan (also known for his involvement in cryonics - see Newspaper article from 'The Herald') left the Partnership in 2010.
Awards
2008 Roses Design Awards - Architectural Grand Prix (See Flowering of talent at the Roses)
2008 IAA Design Awards - 'Best New Building' and 'Best New Life for an Old Building' (See IAA Awards announced)References
- Scottisharchitecture.com
- Ideasfactory scotland
- The Times online - article about a house designed by Dualchas
- The Telegraph - article about a house designed by Dualchas
- The West Highland Free Press article about Dualchas' Saltire Society commendation
- Prospect Magazine article about use of timber, citing Dualchas
- Scottish Executive planning advice notice (PAN) about good practice in rural architecture featuring an image of a Dualchas house
- Alasdair Stephen election results
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