"Caochan na Creige, designed by Izat Arundell, has been announced as the winner of the RIBA House of the Year 2025 award. The timber-framed, stone-clad self-build is located in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, occupying a compact rural plot defined by exposed weather conditions and a distinct geological setting. Built by and for its architect owners, the house was selected for its clear response to site constraints, its material strategy, and the consistency between design intent and construction."
"The project takes its name from the Gaelic phrase meaning "little quiet one by the rock" and is organized around an existing rock formation that offers shelter from prevailing winds. The exterior is clad in locally sourced Lewisian gneiss, referencing the material character of the surrounding landscape and supporting a direct relationship between building and site. A cedar-clad porch marks the entrance and mediates between exterior exposure and interior enclosure."
Caochan na Creige is a timber-framed, stone-clad self-build sited on a compact rural plot in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. The house is organized around an existing rock formation that shelters the building from prevailing winds. Externally the walls are clad in locally sourced Lewisian gneiss, while a cedar-clad porch mediates between exposed exterior and enclosed interior. Interiors use Scottish cedar across walls and finishes, combining open living areas with enclosed spaces and full-height glazing to frame daylight and long views. The project delivers a clear material strategy, responds to climatic and economic constraints, and maintains domestic scale with formal clarity.
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