Ardoch Fort is the remains of a Roman Fort, built and landscaped in 70 AD with an extrodinary earth-rampart system that defines the site. The fort was built as part of the Gask Ridge: a defense boundry to protect Roman territory from Barbarian invasion.
The Fort is located in Braco, a small town on the banks of the River Knaik in Perthsire, Scotland, in the valley of Strathearn: an area of Scotland recognised today for its natural beauty and historic landscape, significant to Scottish heritage.
The Gask Ridge was a series of Roman Forts that acted as the front line of defense against the Barbarians occupying the Scottish Highlands. A primary function of the fort was the signal tower. This would be lit as part of a warning process for the entire defense boundry to alert an attack on Roman territory.
The camp has been the primary use of the site. The only other use of the site has been for farming purposes beginning in the 16th century to the present day. The fort however, has had only one other development: a Collegiate chapel with a crossing tower was built on the fort in the 17th century but was demolished in the late 19th century.
The aim of my project is to create a house that honours the extrodinary landscape in which it exists. An element that celebrates the values and qualities of Perthshires heritage, context and historic landscape.
The Cook House is a timeless element that will provide a landmark for sustainable community living.
The Fort is located in Braco, a small town on the banks of the River Knaik in Perthsire, Scotland, in the valley of Strathearn: an area of Scotland recognised today for its natural beauty and historic landscape, significant to Scottish heritage.
The Gask Ridge was a series of Roman Forts that acted as the front line of defense against the Barbarians occupying the Scottish Highlands. A primary function of the fort was the signal tower. This would be lit as part of a warning process for the entire defense boundry to alert an attack on Roman territory.
The camp has been the primary use of the site. The only other use of the site has been for farming purposes beginning in the 16th century to the present day. The fort however, has had only one other development: a Collegiate chapel with a crossing tower was built on the fort in the 17th century but was demolished in the late 19th century.
The aim of my project is to create a house that honours the extrodinary landscape in which it exists. An element that celebrates the values and qualities of Perthshires heritage, context and historic landscape.
The Cook House is a timeless element that will provide a landmark for sustainable community living.
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