EAGLE ROCK, MORVERN, ARGYLL
Perched high on a peninsular in the West Highlands of Scotland, Eagle Rock manages to hide in plain sight. The moss sedum roof and low-lying aspect allow this dramatic building to blend into the landscape.
The oak-framed house with 20-mile panoramic views from every room was designed by its owners, architect Roderick James and interior designer wife Amanda Markham. The couple wanted to create a family home in this remote part of the world without leaving too much of a footprint behind.
Eagle Rock is extremely energy efficient, thanks to its 450mm recycled newspaper insulation, 15kW ground mounted electricity panels, triple glazing and air source heat pump.
“It costs us nothing to run,” says Roderick, who spends as much time as he can in his home, which overlooks the Sound of Mull. “We love it here,” he adds. “There’s just this fantastic light that bounces off the water and glints on the ceiling. The view is continually changing and the wildlife you can see is incredible – golden eagles, sea eagles, pine marten, wildcats – it’s an extraordinary location.”
Eagle Rock was completed in 2015 and is part of a series of homes Roderick James Architects have designed and built in this
