New 4 bedroom oak-frame house on Islay's south coast, 1km east of Port Ellen. The 1.5 storey building maximises it's south facing aspect and sea views with floor to ceiling sliding glazed screens to the main living space. The client, a joiner by trade and an experienced boat builder will be erecting the house himself and the design includes for a workshop to the rear where timber can be stored and the building components fabricated on site. The house's design maximises the use of materials including locally grown timber and sheepswool sourced from local farmers.