We were approached by the B-CORP company to identify biophilic opportunities within five pre-built cabins on their Glentress site, nestled close to the Scottish border; to create interior spatial experiences that reflected the amazing landscape surrounding it.
Working within an existing architectural build, with the design contained to interior furnishings, fixtures, and finishes, we jumped on the project to get the Unfurl Collection ready for incoming guests.
We started by developing key concepts for the space, to zone and begin to identify opportunity to reflect the different elements of the landscape through colours, textures, patterns and sensory elements.
On our site visit, we captured images of mosses, pine leaves & cones, rock, bark, earth and sky so that we could do justice to the complex spectrum of visual richness that the forest offers to visitors.
We wanted to give the different spaces within the cabin clear identities, to offer a diverse spatial experience that would cater to a range of users and uses.
Selecting colours which reflected elements of the surrounding natural environment, we were able to create unique identities for each room. To introduce ecologically appropriate natural materials, we cladded walls in redwood timber; mirroring the verticals found in the surrounding views of the forest.
From these more macro additions, we also homed in on the small touches; from knurled door handles and stone carved basins to a diversity of lighting and dimmer switches to allowing for choice and control.
The result is something that successfully mirrors the outside landscape, while remaining a cosy refuge from the often-unruly Scottish weather – a space to unfurl.
