Bowbank Housing Development

LOCATION: Eddleston, Scottish Borders

CLIENT: Eddleston Development Ltd.

The Vision

Eddleston is within the Scottish Borders approximately 5 miles north of Peebles. The sloped site lies to the east of the Eddleston Conservation area, bordered by the church to the west, fields to the east and woodland and primary school to the south. The village is formed by the conservation area; made up of single and two storey stone and harling buildings with slate roofs and, newer housing developments formed of detached homes.

The client’s vision was to create unique and characterful detached homes that offered an alternative to the standard house builder style home.

The Solution

Due to the challenging sloped site, the homes were designed with a stepped floorplan.

The design uses the familiar vernacular form with pitched roofs over 1 and a half storeys which respects the scale of the village but offers a more contemporary look through materials and detailing. The material palette is kept minimal using white render, natural timber cladding and slate roofs. The plan incorporates a central generous double height living space sandwiched between bedroom accommodation over 2 levels either side.

The Conclusion

The overall scheme aims to offer gardens with a southern aspect and views to the surrounding landscape for all properties with a central community green amenity space and court.