Residential Property Known as Tidal House Up For Grabs
A new sustainable residence designed by Brown & Brown Architects has been completed on the Solway coastline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape to a retired couple relocating from Edinburgh.
The two-storey Tidal House, located on the banks of the River Urr estuary, boasts a robust, smoked-clay brick facade to the north, while a lighter, timber-clad facade faces the estuary to the south. Extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing provides a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The open-plan living spaces are organized around a three-sided courtyard with a vibrant acer Fireglow tree at its center, separating the space from an artist's studio. The house reveals gradual views of the estuary, from glimpses through the courtyard to expansive vistas from the glazed corners. The interior combines warmth and comfort with a mix of tile and timber flooring, accommodating both family heirlooms and custom furniture.
The architect and clients both prioritized sustainability in the design process. Large windows maximize solar gain during winter, a thick masonry wall on the north side acts as a thermal store, and a generous roof overhang provides seasonal shading for the full-height glazing. Natural cross-ventilation, good thermal performance, and renewable heating are ensured through strategically placed window openings and high levels of insulation.
The Tidal House, situated in Dumfries and Galloway, incorporates modern coastal architecture principles, complementing the scenic Solway Firth panoramas. The combined emphasis on eco-friendly construction and visual connection with the coastal environment speaks to Brown & Brown Architects' commitment to innovative, sustainable coastal design.
Further details about the Tidal House may be discovered through consulting architectural publications or the architects' official portfolio.
- Weather-permitting, they will enjoy the breathtaking estuary views from their home-and-garden, as the extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing in their new sustainable residence, Tidal House, provides a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Aiming for a sustainable lifestyle, the Tidal House is designed with eco-friendly principles in mind, such as maximizing solar gain, using a thermal store wall, and ensuring natural cross-ventilation for temperature control, offering them a harmony of modern living and sustainable-living.
