Rinour Steading

Morayshire

For printmaker and textile designer Angie Lewin, the character of Rinour Steading was not an obstacle to overcome but the reason to begin.

Angie and her husband Simon approached Dualchas in 2006 about the deteriorating L-shaped Speyside steading, which dates from at least 1869. They chose to repair it rather than replace it, creating a printmaking studio, office and flexible guest accommodation.

Repair and adaptation
The stonework was repaired and roof slates reused wherever possible. New openings and rooflights bring daylight into the deep plan, while two carefully positioned north-west windows connect the studio with the landscape.

The principal volume remains open and legible. A concrete wall, stove and change of level organise the interior without fragmenting it; oak and concrete form a restrained backdrop to the work produced there.

The project was delivered on time and within budget, and has been in continuous use as a working studio since 2010. Its success lies in allowing the original agricultural character to remain present while giving the building a precise and productive new purpose.

What the clients say
“We decided that rather than replace we would restore the existing buildings.”

Awards and recognition
IAA Best Renovation in Moray, 2012
Featured in The Daily Telegraph, House & Garden, Homes & Interiors Scotland and Saga