The project of Lily Jencks Studio born in a remote area of the countryside in Scotland, among the ruins of an old farmhouse of 18th century, where was built a private apartment that keeps layers of material as evidence of times.

The three main layers correspond to the stone wall, the inside of which is covered with black waterproof rubber, the second is a curved wall system made up of blocks of recycled polystyrene and the inside is covered by a wooden structure with plastic reinforced with wood fiber.
These three layers are a clear reference to different architectural styles and keep different meanings and functions in the various areas of the building.

The existing ruined walls dictate the position for the large windows and doors that overlook the landscape around which soft hills and fields of breeding rise.
For the external facade, the ruined walls that blend perfectly with the opaque black rubber have been preserved, and the original pitched roof has been restored, ensuring consistency with the external context.

Text by Giordana Bonanno.