Moxon completes transformation of 19th-century farmstead in Cairngorms

Moxon_Ardoch_34 © Ben Addy

Source: Ben Addy

Decade-long project brings new life to former agricultural buildings, while respecting context and local craftsmanship

Moxon Architects has completed the transformation of a collection of 19th-century agricultural buildings into a new guesthouse, glasshouse, and artist’s studio within the Cairngorms National Park in Aberdeenshire.

Situated on a hillside farm settlement with expansive views of the River Dee and Lochnagar, the project was undertaken for a private artist/architect client, aligning with the restoration of the owners’ primary farmhouse residence.

Ben Addy, founding director of Moxon Architects, said: “The completion of these three buildings marks the culmination of a ten-year project that celebrates the art of building and craftsmanship. It is testament to the robustness and resilience of the historic buildings that this is a project characterised by retention and repair.

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