In 2014, a young architect designed an extraordinary house in the Northern Irish countryside and built it on a limited budget. Patrick Bradley, the architect, grew up in a farmhouse himself and wanted to build a house for himself in a place that was equally quiet and close to nature. Drumlamph in Northern Ireland is known for its untouched nature, extensive forests and meadows. In this area is “Grillagh Water House”, which differs significantly from traditional country houses due to its unusual architecture and Corten facade.
The architect had a limited budget of just £100,000 to build the dream home for himself. The project was intended to bring life in the country and modern architecture into one and at the same time no longer be cost-intensive. The architect used four containers, each around 13.5 meters long, as the basis for the house. He only commissioned companies and entrepreneurs from the region to build and design the house. Despite this, it ended up going over budget by £30,000. The result is an exceptional countryContainerhauswith Corten facade and metal curtain elements. The 115 square meter living space extends over two living levels that intersect.
Facade made of Corten steel and metal curtain elements
The extraordinary architecture and the large windows and patio doors on all sides of the house allow a 360° view of the green meadows and forests. The balcony, terrace and direct access to the property ensure the close relationship with nature that the architect has appreciated from his previous life on the farm.
Container house in the country – An extraordinary country house
The angular house with a Corten facade and metal curtain elements looks like a contemporary sculpture from afar. This effect is conveyed above all by the “slim” architecture and the robust materials and structures that cover the house from the outside. For the same reasons, the building harmonizes perfectly with the rural surroundings.
*a project byPatrick Bradley Architects
