Back District Historical Society, Isle of Lewis
Back District Historical Society, Isle of Lewis, Heritage Centre, Contemporary Scottish Property Photos
Back District Historical Society on the Isle of Lewis
27 July 2022
Architects: Bard Ailteir
Loction: Isle of Lewis, West Scotland
Photos by Alexander James-Aylin
Comann Eachdraidh Sgìre a’ Bhac, Scotland
The site of the former school in the district of Back, Isle of Lewis, has been an open wound in the area ever since the school buildings were removed. It is a site of emotional connection and historical association, with many having either being educated there or being related to those who were. Situated on the main road through the district, nearby to a popular local business cluster including a shop to one end, and the large Free Church to the other, the site is ripe for development to bring back into public use for the benefit of the community.
Comann Eachdraidh Sgire a? Bhac have identified this site for a new heritage centre, a brief that would satisfy a long overdue need for a local meeting place that will conserve and record the local history of the area. It is envisioned that the new construction will be welcoming, friendly and fully accessible to all.
A long, linear plan is devised stretching from front to back of the site. An entrance is positioned midway down this span within a fold of walls towards the east, aligning to the chimney and heart of the plan. Upon entering the selection of options is immediately apparent ? public zones such as the kitchen...
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