Wester Ross Shelters
In 2016, the Highland Council initiated a competition to design three distinctive visitor shelters in Lochcarron, Achnasheen, and Braemore Junction, located in the picturesque Wester Ross. Our design features a unique Triptych of shelters, each celebrating the relationship between people, buildings, and landscape. Each shelter serves a dual purpose: a drive-in movie venue, a bandstand, and a communal gathering space, all aimed at fostering community engagement and enhancing visitor experiences.
Our designs incorporate three key proportions—1:1, 4:3, and 16:9—drawing inspiration from landscape representation techniques in painting and cinematography. The shelters' stepped forms echo the natural contours of the terrain, serving both as scenic observation points and social hubs. Constructed from raw concrete, the shelters are internally painted in Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta, colours fundamental to the printing process and from which all other colours are made. When considered collectively, the shelters offer a richer, more nuanced perspective of the world, symbolizing the interconnectedness of different elements in our environment.
Location: Wester Ross, Highlands, Scotland
Client: Highland Council
Value: £100,000
Status: Competition