Morris, Steedman, Woodcote Park, Fala, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, 1970-77
OfHouses guest curated by Willie Miller ( The Cosmic Inspiro-Cloud ): “The Morris house
was built near the site of a mansion of an 18th century estate south of
Edinburgh. The surrounding grounds are mainly open parkland but the house
itself is hidden by trees and rhododendrons but allows long views of the
Lothian and Lammermuir Hills. The house
incorporates many of the domestic innovations incorporated in earlier homes
such as large glazed panels, both ceiling and under-floor heating and is
designed with the living spaces on the first floor. The
two floors of the house are encased in glass. The open space on the second floor is split to
form a drawing room, library, gallery and billiard room with a balcony projecting
over the conservatory and pool.” (Photos: © Henk Snoek / RIBA Pics, David Henrie / Scran.)
