The Dundee Institute of Architects held its annual awards last week. Here we look at the three properties that led the pack in the Best New House category.
Held every November, the DIA Awards are given out to projects in Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.
For the past eight years The Courier’s property writer Jack McKeown has been one of the judges.
Some stunning new build homes were shortlisted in 2022. Read on for more…
Winner: Tree Nursery House, Panmure
This stunning conversion of a former steading is the work of architect Garry Adam and sits in woodland on the Panmure Estate. Previously a mess hall for the local sawmill, its owners lovingly converted it into their forever home.
The design implements passive house principles and uses a stove encased in concrete to heat the whole house with just a few logs each day. This firewood is sourced from deadfall in the surrounding woodland, making Tree Nursery House virtually free to heat.
Highly Commended, Mount Stewart Road
Dundee-based architect Jon Frullani was commissioned to create this lavish new-build home in Wormit. Gigantic windows are placed to take full advantage of stunning views across the Tay to Dundee.
A clever design makes good use of the sloping site. From the roadside the home appears modest, but the two storey building’s true size is disguised.
Inside, vaulted ceilings increase the impression of space and volume. Meanwhile, roof windows throw in even more natural light.
Its owners built the property for their retirement and moved there from a draughty farmhouse. It’s safe to say they haven’t looked back.
Shortlisted: Number 27, Broughty Ferry
Also making the top three for Best New House at the DIA Awards is this striking home in Broughty Ferry.
Designed by its owner, architect Andrea Wilson, it was built in the garden of an old lodge house.
Careful design means it enjoys plenty of privacy, as well as lots of light from its huge south-facing windows.
As well as adding light, the windows also warm the building thanks to solar gain. Extremely high levels of insulation and roof-mounted solar panels mean the house costs virtually nothing to run.
In fact the only heating in the whole building is a small panel heater in the living room that’s needed only on the coldest winter days.
There’s a sheltered courtyard garden at ground level and a roof terrace that enjoys views over the Tay.
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