033 Pityoulish East Distillery
Location: Aviemore, Scotland
Type: Distillery
Year: 2022 - Current
Status: On Site
Location: Aviemore, Scotland
Type: Distillery
Year: 2022 - Current
Status: On Site
Pityoulish East Distillery is a new-build Japanese shochu
distillery located within the Cairngorms National Park, an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty in the Scottish Highlands. Set within a break in an existing
tree line, the building has been carefully positioned to integrate with its
natural surroundings, ensuring it does not extend into the surrounding field.
The design focuses on respecting the landscape and nearby listed Church of
Kincardine while offering flexibility for future growth.
The massing of the building follows a linear form that complements the surrounding tree line, enhancing its connection to the site. A covered outdoor area at the south elevation takes advantage of sweeping views of the Cairngorms, providing element of lightness to the massing and shading the glazed doors. North-facing roof windows are strategically placed to avoid overlooking the road, maximizing daylight while providing cross ventilation. Vertical rhythm of timber columns, supporting the pitched roof, draws reference from the trees surrounding the site, blending the building with its natural environment and the local vernacular.
Material selection prioritizes sustainability and durability, with a timber frame structure clad in cement-bonded particle board composed of 75% wood chips. This material choice not only provides resistance to the harsh weather but also creates a textured finish that compliments the neighbouring granite stone buildings and the natural surroundings.
The massing of the building follows a linear form that complements the surrounding tree line, enhancing its connection to the site. A covered outdoor area at the south elevation takes advantage of sweeping views of the Cairngorms, providing element of lightness to the massing and shading the glazed doors. North-facing roof windows are strategically placed to avoid overlooking the road, maximizing daylight while providing cross ventilation. Vertical rhythm of timber columns, supporting the pitched roof, draws reference from the trees surrounding the site, blending the building with its natural environment and the local vernacular.
Material selection prioritizes sustainability and durability, with a timber frame structure clad in cement-bonded particle board composed of 75% wood chips. This material choice not only provides resistance to the harsh weather but also creates a textured finish that compliments the neighbouring granite stone buildings and the natural surroundings.