Outfield farm is a wellness retreat, nestled in the rolling Perthshire hills, overlooking the Tay Estuary. Visitors are encouraged to relax and unwind by enjoying local walking, wood burning hot tubs and basking in front of a hot stove. They are a business and farm committed to sustainable living with long established off grid credentials and of developing eco solutions.
We designed 3 individual retreat pods, each for 2 visitors. All 3 have individual designs responding to each of the very different sites. Each pod sits on it’s own, with privacy and seclusion for the visitors.
‘Thanks for “taking me out of my comfort zone” and believing what may have seemed like the ramblings of a mad man. Your designs were spot on first time and have turned out spectacularly.’ Client
This was a fun project with a serious message. The new pods provide a comfortable, high end experience to visitors who want to experience an off-grid lifestyle without the hair shirt. Not only will this give visitors a one-off experience but it is intended to inspire visitors to return to the site and also integrate this approach into their own lifestyles and demonstrate that high quality living is compatible with this approach. The pods sit within Outfield Farm’s ethos and are low energy and ‘off grid’. Buildings are designed to have minimal impact on the existing landscape. The structures will be entirely removable with the supporting structure intended to be timber or steel screw piles which are removable.
You can book a stay. Head to the website and enjoy the views.
Kirsty Maguire Architect team members: Kirsty Maguire, Alice O’Donnell, Liam Cox
Engineer: Sinclair Structures
Main Contractor: Self build