Dynargh House

It goes without saying that the Cornwall coast is one of the UK’s most picturesque areas and it also home to some of the country’s most impressive modern architecture. Something which Dynargh House from Watershedd Architects admirably illustrates. Wonderfully contemporary both inside and out, this impressive piece of design from the UK based studio, who specialise in builds on the Cornish coast, is a bold and impactful residential space which has amazing views and abundant living space for the owners.

Embedded in the rolling hillside that has those mesmerising views and overlooks Cornwall’s Mawgan Porth beach, Dynargh House from Watershedd is a six bedroom private seaside retreat, that has been sensitively and thoughtfully designed so as to embrace the natural contours of the landscape whilst truly making the most out of the views over the rugged Cornish coast. If you’re after a home that is overflowing with coastal charm and a sense of relaxation, Dynargh is surely it.

COASTAL LUXURY

From the approach, Dynargh House appears as a trio of understated beach hut inspired cabins both in elevation and skewed plan form, which helps to separate the volume and reduce the scale of the house. The ocean-facing facade reveals two additional stories following the slope, clad in a combination of Cornish dry-stone lower down, and impactful, sustainably sourced black timber on the upper levels. From the shore, the architects chose to use rustic local materials which integrate the building’s form into the hillside, allowing it to embed itself with the landscape around.

Ensuring the use of complimentary and locally sourced materials, Watershedd Architects crucially satisfied the planning department’s requirements to be in keeping with the area and subservient in its form. Dynargh House in Cornwall is a sizeable property and the farthest left of the cabins hosts a self-contained guest annexe, with a bathroom, kitchenette and large double bedroom that leads out onto a private balcony. Access to the main dwelling is gained via a set of cascading central stone steps, which offer only a subtle glimpse of the home’s stunning views.

The perfectly proportioned property is designed in such a manner that it embraces time, from encouraging the growing landscaping that is brought up to the edges of the building, the ageing of stone whose surfaces allow moss to grow and black timber to appear increasing matte after each passing season. On the inside, Dynargh’s spaces are flexible, whether seasonally catering to larger gatherings of family and friends, and future-proofed to offer a more long term plan of living on each level. All in all, a mighty accomplished piece of modern architecture that we’re loving here at Coolector HQ.

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