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Observatory Road

Room with a view

As locations go, there can be few more breathtaking than Observatory Road, Edinburgh, with its panoramic views over Arthur’s Seat, the Royal Observatory and the capital’s skyline.

SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins) | Zone Architects
SILA Select square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins) | Zone Architects
SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins) | Zone Architects
SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins)

Settle into the landscape

Perched atop the hill is a striking but sympathetic new-build family residence, constructed in stone, zinc and Russwood’s Siberian Larch timber cladding to settle into the landscape whilst providing a bold, contemporary home.

Cut and square dressed

Designed by Zone Architects and built by John Dennis & Company, the property replaces an old 1930s structure which faced away from the main views and was expensive to heat. The zero-carbon villa is constructed from Cross Laminated Timber, which allows for fast offsite assembly and a low carbon footprint.

The exterior of the house is clad in unfinished Russwood SILA Select® grade of Siberian Larch, cut and square dressed to 66mm x 27mm and 58mm x 27mm, laid with a deep profiled rib effect providing character and liveliness to the façade. Russwood provided the Siberian Larch as well as offering expert guidance on weathering, lifespan and the correct installation of the fixings.

SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins) | Zone Architects
SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins)
SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins) | Zone Architects
SILA Select® square dressed to 66mm x 27mm (backboards) and 58mm x 27mm (fins)

Products Used

SILA Select® Siberian Larch

SILA Select® Siberian Larch cladding is a popular choice due to its versatility & excellent durability.
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