Architect Niall McLaughlin’s design is tucked into the foothills of Mount Gabriel, with a sleek zig-zagging form that works with the rugged coastline
This sleek home with high ceilings and light-filled, pared-back spaces, Skyros certainly makes the most of its beautiful surroundings. Situated on the coast looking out over Roaringwater Bay and its collection of islands, it has been designed by architect Niall McLaughlin to work in harmony with this unique location.
“I remember the architect saying that we were not only lucky to have a view of the Atlantic and islands but also a ‘near view’ of magnificent Scots Pine trees – which gave the wider view more context and a somewhat Mediterranean feel. Inside the house gives the impression of being much larger than its square meterage owing to the massively high ceilings.”
“It’s a wonderful house to just be in and around because of this. Inside, the angles keep the views from revealing themselves all at once – you have to move around to see them, which keeps it interesting and varied. Outside, I love placing my cheek against the limestone at the sharp, easterly end to get my eyeline as close to the surface of the building as possible to peer down and take in its sheer length.
The surrounding area of the house has been kept very natural, helping it to blend in. “It is as wild as it has ever been around the formal boundaries of the house, dominated by gorse, heather and fuchsia.”
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