Grillagh Water is a
contemporary house that is situated on a picturesque site in rural Northern Ireland.
Employing cantilevers and sculptural forms, a natural palette of finishes in
rusted corten steel and dark grey expanded metal, and a concept based on the
simple forms and materials of agricultural sheds located throughout the rural
countryside, this building both complements its site and surrounding
landscapes.
As part of an experimental project the building was designed not only to be
innovative, but help changes the perceptions of Northern Ireland’s idea of rural
contemporary architecture and how good design can raise the spirits and
emotions of its occupants within a modest budget.
The Grillagh Water house was designed not only to camouflage itself into its
surroundings, but be an elegant piece of architecture that betters the site to
where it now existences.
The layout of the house takes full advantages of what the site has to offer
with outstanding views of the Historic ‘Drumlamph Woodland’, by-passing
‘Grillagh River’ and mountains beyond, with accommodation that’s functionally
and practical in the day to day living of its occupier.
Innovated in design and constructed, with the use of new technologies and details,
provides a building that is not only low in maintenance, but also low in
running costs.
Being constructed out of four 45ft high cube shipping containers which is a
first for rural Northern
Ireland, the building is also a first in
terms of dramatic bespoke architecture being designed and constructed in the
rural countryside.
