The David Douglas Pavilion, situated within the
Scottish Plant Collectors Garden at Pitlochry was short-listed for the
National Wood Awards 2003. It was designed by Robin Baker of Gaia
Architects and built by Carpenter Oak and Woodland. The entire
superstructure is constructed from Scottish timber. Cladding is from
untreated Douglas fir, and the roof is covered in shingles of untreated
selected heartwood of European larch. The
shingles in measure 150 x 450mm and taper from 4 to 22mm thick. They
are cut to a blunt point to form the diagonal fir cone effect when
laid. They were cut by ASHS member, E.G. Johnstone. The building was opened to the public last year and has generated a great deal of interest.