Moxon
A modern dining area seen through a large window, featuring a round white table surrounded by designer chairs. The interior has a wooden ceiling and flooring, with a spiral staircase in the background. The exterior is made of stone.
Ardoch Studio

Ardoch Studio

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

2015

Client   Private Client
Buildings · Conservation & Retrofit · Workplace
Formerly used to winter sheep, this granite steading in Aberdeenshire has been sensitively converted into an artist studio. 
Modern interior with wooden flooring and ceiling, featuring a black metal staircase and a wood-burning stove. A wall nook holds stacked firewood. The design contrasts light wood with sleek dark elements.
A scenic view of a rustic stone building with a sloped roof set against a backdrop of tall pine trees and rolling hills under a clear blue sky. The sunlight casts gentle shadows, enhancing the tranquil rural landscape.
A modern dining area with a round white table and five geometric chairs is seen through a large window. The interior features light wood flooring and a staircase, while the exterior wall is made of stone.

The studio incorporates a steel block insertion, creating a building within a building, containing a kitchen, wet room and storage space. The treatment of the steel has been parkerised (given a protective phosphate coating) and finished with beeswax, allowing the compact space a sense of depth.

A modern staircase with a rustic stone wall on the right. The stairs have metal railings and lead to an upper level. The floor is light wood, complementing the natural stone texture. A small shelf with books is mounted on the stone wall.
A modern, minimalist room with a wood-paneled ceiling and light wood floors features a black wood-burning stove. Logs are neatly stacked in a wall niche nearby, lending a cozy atmosphere.
View of a warmly lit interior through a large window in a stone building. Inside, modern white chairs surround a table. In the foreground, the stone wall is visible, and an old metal wheel leans against it. The setting is at dusk.
Partners
Steelwork
Craig Monteith
Joinery
Jacek and Waldi Zapała

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