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Contents
30-31 Duke St / High St
8-9 New Build Development 10-11 Inner City Residential 12-13 Lower Density Development
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36-37 Fernan Street
34-35 Acredale & Todlaw
38-39 Lymburn Street
14-15 Rural Development 16-17 Residential Care 18-19 Supported Housing 20-21 Conservation 22-23 Retrofit 24-25 Design Frameworks 26-27 Masterplans 2
40-41 Queen Elizabeth Square 54-55 Delivering Quality
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Urban Design Proposals
2.3.5 Building Form 42-43 - Buildings enclosing space Tradeston
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62-63 Health & Safety
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50-51 Sighthill Masterplan
64-65 Value for Money
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Experience New build: We have over 20 years’ experience and expertise in new build construction for residential projects. Constructions include timber frame, steel frame with metal stud infill, SIP, cross laminated timber panels and traditional masonry construction. A number of these projects include high levels of prefabrication in the construction. We have recently completed a fully prefabricated development for two sites in the Borders. Working with existing buildings: We have also worked with existing building stock since the practice’s inception, including grade A listed buildings, tenements, town houses, conversion of redundant farm buildings and improvement to 1950s housing of both traditional and non-traditional construction. Urban Design: Our masterplanners have won a number of awards for their work in locations as diverse as Govan, Raploch, Craigmillar and the Isle of Gigha. We have particular experience in masterplanning regeneration areas and have recently been engaged to revisit and refresh previous masterplanning exercises. We have produced Supplementary Planning Guidance for local authority planning departments. These have been tailored to the requirements and aspirations of each local authority. Our masterplans and design guidance are underpinned by research into best practice; we have recently completed research into the implementation of Designing Streets Policy for the Scottish Government. Sustainable dwellings: Sustainability in construction is a key focus for our practice, and we are market leaders in designing sustainable housing, We always maximise the passive gains the site may contribute, and we aim to use renewable technologies whenever practical. We focus on a fabric first approach to ensure that our buildings are well insulated. The move towards increasingly airtight buildings concerns us, as air quality is dependent on mechanical extract and inlet systems. We have undertaken our own research into the performance of MVHR systems alongside comprehensive air testing and thermal imaging of a completed building. We are currently analysing this information to help inform future construction methods. Modern Methods of Construction: We are embracing new
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methods of construction. For example, we have recently completed one of the first cross-laminated timber buildings in Scotland, and we are currently working with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to create a timber house at the innovation park at Ravenscraig and Modular SIP houses at Acredale and Todlaw. Project Management: Every project is managed by a director and a dedicated project team to ensure that its is completed on time, on budget and to the highest quality. Energy Assessment: We are certified with RIAS for Section 6, which enables us to carry out our own Standard Assessment Process (SAP) calculations and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs.) Additionally, we can test different forms of construction to balance construction economies with optimal airtightness. Tenure: We have designed new homes for social rent, midmarket rent and housing for sale. We have a wide client base, from individual bespoke homes to large scale social regeneration projects. Consultation with Stakeholders: We regularly engage in construction with building providers and end-users from the early pre-design stage through to completion. We believe this is essential to best meet the needs of the future occupants and owners. Integrated Additional Support Needs: Many of our projects include homes for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. These enable residents, and provide a high level of support which is fully integrated with surrounding housing or care homes. Residential Care Homes: We have designed care homes for elderly people and additional support needs such as Buchanan Lodge which provides care for people with alcoholism, and Clober Farm - a residential resource centre for people with spinal injuries. Density and Context: Our portfolio of work includes developments in city centres, suburban areas and rural locations. Wide geographic area: We work throughout Scotland and the north of England, from the Isle of Coll to Edinburgh, and from Inverness to Newcastle.
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Queen Elizabeth Square, Glasgow for Ogilvie Homes Ltd.
We have been involved in a number of successful residential housing projects - working with developers and contractors to create modern, attractive but affordable environments. We have the expertise and skills needed to develop high quality design proposals, and to successfully negotiate difficult consents - often in inner city and regeneration areas. We can deliver housing projects for a wide range of tenures - from social housing, shared equity, affordable to highend luxury apartments.
“anderson bell christie have consistently delivered a professional, specifically tailored service. Many architects try to assert their own views and design preferences on clients but Anderson Bell Christie listened to our specific requirements and objectives. They have considered the real commercial constraints of projects, whilst at the same time delivering contemporary solutions to a number of challenging residential projects. Their style of presentation has been excellent on each project and their strong relationships with local authority officers, in both planning and building departments, has undoubtedly streamlined the overall process.� Colin McIntyre: Developer
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Inner City Residential Development
“I have been more than happy with the service provided .... you have consistently provided an excellent service from inception to completion. I would be more than happy to work with Anderson Bell Christie on future projects.� Shirley McKnight; Elderpark Housing Association
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St Anthony’s (Elderview), Govan. For Elderpark Housing Association & CCG Homes Ltd
We have a track record of successfully developing proposals for sensitive sites in urban centres, including sites in conservation areas. We can reconcile the many competing requirements associated with these kinds of locations - from heritage and design issues to harsher engineering realities, together with community engagement and negotiation of the planning process. We can steer a successful course through these issues, and are able to create positive outcomes for all partners involved.
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Low Density Development We have a track record of designing in suburban and edge of settlement locations. Our proposals always contribute towards a sense of place and have their own strong identity. We are particularly experienced in the design of family homes and in integrating supported accommodation into mainstream housing development. Sample Projects: 1. Garelochead and Rosneath: sustainable housing for Dunbritton Housing Association. 2. The Terraces, Clydebank: award-winning family housing for Trafalgar Housing Association. 3. St Beya Gardens, Millport: amenity housing in Millport: for North Ayrshire Council. 4. Forehill, Ayrshire: specialist supported housing integrated with mainstream family housing - developed for South Ayrshire Council. 5. Camlachie Regeneration: a large scale, phased development for West of Scotland Housing Association which transformed a significant part of the east end of Glasgow. 6. Moran House, Bearsden: a new family home for a private client.
“I have worked with anderson bell christie on two recent major commissions for River Clyde Homes. Throughout both projects, I found them to be meticulous in their attention to detail and planning, proactive in liaising with ourselves and excellent in working with our customers.� Stuart Johnstone; Manager, Neighbourhood Planning and Development, River Clyde Homes
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Rural Development Much of our work involves development or redevelopment in sensitive rural locations. We have been involved in projects throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from masterplanning and community regeneration initiatives to small housing developments and individual homes. We are able to combine our expertise in housing with our experience of working with planners and landowners to develop proposals and planning policy, thus allowing us to both gain consents for difficult sites and to successfully negotiate local development plan consultation processes. We have a track record of award winning, sustainable design in rural locations - using local materials and incorporating renewable technologies. Sample Projects: 1. Silverhills Rosneath: we utilised a prefabricated SIPs panel which provides enhanced thermal insulation and enhanced sound insulation at party walls. Because the panels are completed off-site, properties are airtight, thus minimising heat loss. There are no conventional roof trusses so upper floor flats have enhanced floor to ceiling heights. There is wet electric heating, with ‘top up’ solar water heating panels located on south west facing roofs. 2. Lodge and Stables, Elsick House: the lodge and stables formed part of the redevelopment of Elsick House - two new homes were built in the grounds of the original house, one on the footprint of the original stables block and reflecting the character of the original building, the other a five bedroom home. The two new buildings act as the cornerstones to the open formal garden areas and provide a modern backdrop to the existing building.
“anderson bell christie have provided architectural services for a number of years...the practice has provided a professional and positive approach to all its work with our association and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to you.” Morven Short; Director, Dunbritton Housing Association
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Residential Care Sample Projects: 1. Clober Farm, Milngavie for Spinal injuries Scotland: refurbishment and extension of a respite centre to provide a modern respite unit for individuals that suffer from spinal cord injuries. 2. Princess Louise Hospital, Erskine, Long Term Care Facilities: this development was designed for older people who were suffering from significant, long term physical disabilities. We worked with staff and users to develop prototype layouts; these were mocked up and then tested by residents to ensure a successful outcome. 3. Buchanan Lodge, Castlemilk for the Talbot Association: refurbishment and extension of an existing fire damaged care home to provide a high quality residential care home for elderly people with an alcohol dependency.
“The firm really did lead the design team.....they quickly interpreted Erskine’s well-researched requirements and translated them into a quality building from which to deliver care services to veterans, demonstrating value for money.The facility has stood the test of time and continues to be much admired by the Care Commission and other regulators, but more importantly by the residents and care professionals.� Colonel Martin Gibson; Princess Louise Hospital, Erskine
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Supported Housing We are able to draw on our extensive residential experience and our expertise in health design to develop facilities for the long term care for a wide range of needs - from individuals with profound physical disabilities, psychiatric and learning difficulties, and frail elderly and dementia sufferers.
Sample Projects: 1. Garscube Road, Glasgow for Queens Cross Housing Association and Turning Point: cluster flats provide supported housing, together with a treatment centre for drug and alcohol addictions. This development includes a communal heating system which has integrated renewables and mainstream systems, so successful that these have now been rolled out on other projects. 2. Faifley, Dumbartonshire for Knowes Housing Association: the first phase of this housing development has achieved an ‘excellent’ rating under the EcoHomes scheme, in conjunction with Ecodyn Environmental Ltd. Our design and specification includes a number of sustainable/ energy features; it is orientated for maximum solar gain and minimised heat loss and compliance with Housing for Varying Needs ensures that houses are easily adaptable for future needs. 3. Methlan Park, Dumbarton for Loretto Housing Association: award winning sheltered housing organised around a protected, private courtyard.
“Queens Cross Housing Association has worked with anderson bell christie on housing and care home projects, finding that they provide an excellent service to the Housing and Community sector... they work in a responsive way to develop the brief, ensuring that the designs produced will accurately reflect the requirements of the client.” Andy Woodburn; Queens Cross Housing Association
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Conservation We often find ourselves working with existing and sometimes listed buildings. These can present their own challenges, but can also present opportunities. Our design led ethos can frequently create surprising results and has led to some of our more intriguing commissions. The involvement of a conservation architect means that we are able to access grant funding for listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas.
Sample Projects: 1. Kent Road, Glasgow: a Conversion of a Gothic church built in the mid nineteenth century into 20 apartments. Located in a prime city centre location close to Charing Cross in Glasgow, this B listed church is centred within a tenemental block. Individual flats are mainly single aspect, on two levels, with double height spaces and luxury fitted kitchens and bathrooms. Refurbishment work has included repairing the original fabric of the building and, where possible, reusing features such as stained glass in the entranceway and in some living rooms. The flats benefit from the original features of the church, which have been retained wherever possible. The principle of the double height volumes was to retain the feeling of space and grandeur inherent in the original building. 2. Elsick House Strathpeffer: This development comprised the refurbishment and conversion of a former youth hostel to four contemporary, residential dwellings. Located on the edge of the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, Elsick House is within the Strathpeffer conservation area. The original property has been refurbished to a very high standard, and converted into four signature dwellings; The Turret House, The Lantern House, The Bay House and The Round House. Each new apartment retains the building’s original architectural features and has its own front door access and car parking. All new homes share the mature grounds - including a substantial Wellingtonia tree, carefully protected during the works.
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Retrofit We have over 20 years experience working on alterations, refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings - including historic and listed buildings. We have particular knowledge of non-traditionally built 20th century house types and have worked on numerous projects to bring these, and traditionally built homes, up to Scottish Quality Housing Standards. We are experienced in fabric upgrading and have worked on proposals for installing off site manufactured kitchen pods in existing buildings.
Sample Projects: 1. Jellicoe Street, Clydebank: The complete refurbishment of an Edwardian tenement for Linkwide. The building was fully stripped out, retaining only the front facade and stairwell. The full rear wall was demolished and a modern extension constructed which improved the layouts of individual flats and improved daylighting to all properties. 2. Springboig, Glasgow: We have carried out three phases of repair to existing homes in the Springboig area for Shettleston Housing Association. The works to all properties include the removal of steel cladding panels, rot repairs where required, and the application of an external insulation system. Springboig residents were involved in an extensive consultation exercise on the colours and treatment of the scheme, which proved very popular with both owners and tenants.
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Design Frameworks Our inhouse urban design studio works closely with Local Authorities to develop Planning Policy and Guidance. We have assisted a number of Scottish Councils to develop a range of design guides, codes, briefs and frameworks. We are able to apply this knowledge to all of the residential projects which we develop - applying our insight into the development process to achieve consents for often complex and hard to develop sites in a wide range of locations. Sample Projects: 1. Raploch Masterplan: we developed a spatial masterplan using “Planning for Real” techniques which responded to different aspects of the area, including new mixed-use development, shared pedestrian/traffic spaces and a new riverside walkway. We went on to draft Design Guidance which covered all aspects of development. Award for Outstanding Performance and Quality in Development Plans at the RTPI Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2005 2. Tradeston redevelopment for Albarn Ltd: this project looked at the redevelopment of theTradeston area in Glasgow’s city centre involving the creation of around 900 flats. We were responsible for achieving full planning permission for the central block of the masterplan, which involved sensitive redevelopment of some listed buildings which were to remain on the site. The enabling work on the quayside is now complete. 3. Spatial Masterplan for the Isle of Gigha: we developed a land use strategy for new housing plus design guidance. Again, we involved the community closely in the decision making process. UK-wide RTPI Sustainable Communities Award Winner 2007
“anderson bell christie’s approach was first class with regards to community consultation, place-making and generally conveying the Client’s message. Their attitude was total commitment and could not be faulted. Through the guidance of anderson bell christie, Raploch URC were awarded Outstanding Performance and Quality in Development Plans at the RTPI Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning” Bob Laverty: Chief Executive Raploch URC
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Masterplans We have been involved in a number of successful masterplanning projects from rural developments in the Hebrides to larger scale masterplans in Central Scotland. We are skilled at negotiating the planning process (both in terms of local development plans and individual consents) and in managing community consultation and engagement strategies.
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Silverhills, Roseneath
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Project Description: This project is located in the centre of Glasgow on two of its oldest streets – High Street and Duke Street. Our site was occupied in the past by tenement buildings and a single storey public house which were demolished some time ago. The site has a significant cross fall of 12m, and it is bounded by the remaining tenements on both High Street and Duke Street. The western boundary was formed by the wall that had contained Duke Street prison; this site was developed for high rise in the 1960s. The historic context of the site, the topography and the budget all represented challenges for the site. The original tender allowed 4 weeks to develop a design for the site and although we were successful we managed to persuade the GHA that more detailed investigation into this very important historic site was needed. They agreed and we started the design process again and involved all stakeholders. The height of the building and the cross fall of the site meant that careful consideration was needed in the design of the external spaces. The objective was to ensure that the project was not classed as a high rise building, if it had then additional measures would have been needed that would have added considerable cost to the project. Our attention to detail ensured that this did not happen which again added value to the process. The building respects and works with the adjacent tenements and provides a stop end on Duke Street that addresses the scale of the high rise. The building on High Street also works with the tenements and the 6 storey building addresses the scale of the adjoining building, respects the view to the Cathedral and it also creates new public space at the ground level. The building has been recently completed, and we are receiving very positive feedback from Glasgow Housing Association and the Planning Department at Glasgow City Council.
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Glasgow Cruden / Glasgow Housing Association ÂŁ7 million Cruden Building & Renewals Ltd January 2014
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Project Description: A mixed-tenure development of 108 new homes – including 2 storey terraced and semi detached housing, 3 storey terraced and semi detached townhouses, and 4 storey tenemental flatted accommodation. This development provides integrated housing for those with special needs including wheelchair users and five units specifically adapted for Homelink - providing accommodation for residents with severe learning difficulties and mental health problems. It is located beside the historic Elder Park in Govan on a flat brownfield site bounding the park. New development was constrained by an existing 10” gas main and sewer running north south along park boundary which required a no build zone with stand off. Soft ground conditions also resulted in a vibro compaction foundation solution Our proposals respond to the surrounding context in terms of scale. Multiple pedestrians routes also facilitate greater permeability of the site and high quality landscaping is used to improve the streetscape. A mono pitch with a parapet was used as an alternative to a dual-pitch roof to provide a more urban scale to the street. New homes make use of vastly increased off site manufacture, including long panel timber kit design with windows and doors pre-installed in the factory reducing the overall build programme for each plot of timber kit housing to 16 weeks in lieu of 25-30 weeks. The timber kits are also designed to meet ‘Breathing Wall’ standards which improves the indoor air quality and health of the residents. Recycled newspaper (Warmcell) is used as insulation. All houses have a shower room on the ground floor and all flats can be converted to have level access showers. Quality benchmarking includes EcoHomes (Very Good), Housing for Varying Needs Compliance and Secured By Design Accreditation
Key Project Data: Location Govan, Glasgow Client: Elderpark Housing Association +CCG Homes LTD Project value: £10 million Contractor: Cruden Buildings & Renewals Ltd Completed: February 2012
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Project Description: Todlaw is a development of 38 houses & 8 cottage flats, located in Duns, Berwickshire. Acredale is a development for 24 houses + 8 cottage flats, located in Eyemouth, Berwickshire. The houses utilise Modern Method of Construction and Off Site Manufacturing in the form of SIP panel modular construction, with full ground and first floor ‘pods’ i.e. 1 pod per floor. The houses have been designed to meet the 2013 Building Regulations and achieve Section 7 Silver Active accreditation, through the use of a thermally efficient fabric, mircro Air Source Heat Pump technology and Photovoltaics. The project also aims to achieve an overall build cost of £85,000 per unit. The site layouts are also heavily influenced by Designing Street Policy and incorporates enhanced courtyard areas, an informal road layout and a common green space. The Todlaw site also includes 2 specialist wheelchair properties and 2 new assisted living units to replace the existing Mountview care facility located in Duns. We were required to liaise with a number of key stakeholders on the development including Scottish Border Council Urban Design, Urban Realm, Roads and Landscaping Departments.
Key Project Data: Location: Eyemouth, Berwickshire Client: Adston UK Ltd/ Berwickshire Housing Association Project value: £3,280,000 (Acredale), £4,600,000 (Todlaw) Contractor: Adston Construction Group Completed: Due for completion June 2015
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Project Description: This new development provides 29 amenity flats for an older tenant group. Two flats are fully wheelchair accessible and all of the homes incorporate a number of design features intended to enhance the quality of life of the residents in the development. These features include triple glazing, Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems, solar panels, secure car parking via remotely operated electric gates. All homes in the development surround a common courtyard which offers a space for residents to share. Residents in the ground floor flats also enjoy a private terrace area with raised planting beds, which have been built at a height that makes them convenient for residents to plant and work at. The residents in the upper flats benefit from balconies with glass balustrades.
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Fernan Street Shettleston Housing Association ÂŁ3 million Lovell August 2016
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Project Description: Situated on a prominent corner at Argyle Street and Lymburn Street, near Kelvingrove Park, this is a mixed use scheme. It returns the lower floor Argyle Street frontage to commercial use as new office accommodation for Yorkhill Housing Association, with housing for rent above. The new building comprises two blocks that turn the tight corner, creating some needed punctuation and event to this urban junction. Stepping up from 4 storeys on Lymburn Street to 6 storeys on Argyle Street, it follows the footprint of the buildings that originally occupied the site. The design seeks to respect the language of the surrounding tenements, with large vertical window proportions There are 31 flats at upper floors, with the ground floor Argyle Street frontage used as new office accommodation for Yorkhill Housing Association. Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association developed the project in partnership with Yorkhill Housing Association , Glasgow City Council and Access Apna Ghar Housing Association (AAGHA), a subsidiary of Sanctuary Scotland. The complex site had multiple owners including an area owned by Yorkhill Housing Association, who were keen for it to be developed. Sanctuary Scotland agreed to acquire the other interests in the site and to manage the development of the office and 31 flats. Thirteen of the flats have been purchased and let by Yorkhill Housing Association. Ten are owned by Sanctuary Scotland and let through AAGHA, who provide housing for Glasgow’s BME community. A further eight have been sold through the New Supply Shared Equity Scheme for first-time buyers. Funding was provided by the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council, Yorkhill HA and Sanctuary Scotland.
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Finnieston, Glasgow Sanctuary Housing Association ÂŁ3 million CCG (Scotland) LTD December 2010
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Project Description: This development provides around 85 apartments in eleven modern, energy efficient, tenement closes – there are sixty one social rented flats. The project is the final phase of the RTPI award winning regeneration of Hutchesontown (the Crown Street Regeneration Masterplan). Proposals were based upon traditional Glasgow tenements and includes sixty one social rented units which were completed in June 2009. Twenty four private sale units for Ogilvie Homes have been on hold but are now being acquired by New Gorbals Housing Association. We worked with the developers to convert units to suit RSL requirements – including removal of ensuites and replacement with storage. All flats (both for developer and RSL) were designed to Housing For Varying Needs Guidelines, so no further adaptation has been necessary. The development incorporates prefabricated façade elements which were designed and developed by anderson bell christie. Galvanised steel window surrounds project 50mm from the face of brickwork and act as a lintol, cill and cavity closer. They provide the housing for coloured laminate panel shutters which can be set to three positions, fully open, half open, and closed. This four storey development uses a timber kit and façade elements were fixed to the kit wall panels and craned into position to preload the kit, thus reducing the extent of potential shrinkage. Bolts were then removed from wall panels so that brick and kit operate independently, sliding past one another, creating a slip plane.
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Gorbals, Glasgow New Gorbals Housing Association / Ogilvie Homes LTD £13 million (2 phases) Ogilvie Construction June 2009
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Project Description: This development is equidistant from Govan town centre, Ibrox Stadium and the Science Centre. Located in a fragmented urban environment, our development creates a strong sense of place through a mix of tenemental flats, town houses and cottage flats, together with greenspace and new access and parking. Some of the properties are for shared ownership/LIFT while others are for sale to first-time buyers from the area through NSSE shared equity. The homes are energy efficient, have low carbon emissions and are easy to maintain. Red brick and metal detailing were used to reinforce the area’s industrial heritage, and the sawtooth layout of the townhouses echoes the pattern of the bays of the adjacent tenement block. We have continued Govan’s tradition of strong street facades and our proposals feature innovative use of brickwork, feature windows and uncluttered elevations. The community garden has 19 plots that were first offered to residents before being opened out to the wider Govan area. One plot is for community use and is fully accessible, with a large raised bed and wide paths. The plotholders can access a communal building with lockers, toilet facilities and a kitchenette. Within the garden, an area has been planted with apple trees – including several indigenous varieties - which will become, in time, an urban orchard. Similarly, the hedges bordering the plots are fruit bushes that will bear edible produce and encourage biodiversity. Adjacent plots share a potting shed, planting beds and a raised gabion bed for plants requiring a greater depth. The intention is that, in time, the produce from the garden will be used in the wider community – in cooking classes for primary children, or for communal picnics in the orchard, for example.
Key Project Data: Location: Client: Project value: Contractor: Completed:
Govan, Glasgow Govan Housing Association £15 million Cruden Buildings and Renewal Ltd 2012 (Dunsmuir St); 2013 (Vicarfield St)
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Tradeston, Glasgow Project Description: Our remit for this project included masterplanning, lead consultant and architectural design. Our work informed the Local Development Study which provided the context for the redevelopment of a twelve block grid within the Tradeston area adjacent to the Broomielaw Bridge. We aimed to create a high quality mixed use area incorporating quality residential development, served by a range of local shops with complementary commercial and business activity, bridging the Clyde and connecting the area to the International Financial Services District (IFSD) and the commercial City Centre. We went on to design a flagship mixed use regeneration project for one of three urban blocks on the south bank of the Clyde. This includes 300 housing units with mixed use commercial, retail and leisure plus underground parking as a catalyst for regeneration of Tradeston area of Glasgow. We coordinated all proposals up to Planning Consent Stage thereafter each block was intended to be taken on by an individual architects practice, including anderson bell christie.
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Key Project Data: Location: Tradeston, Glasgow Client: Alburn (Tradeston Ltd.); Glasgow City Council Project value: ÂŁ80 million Contractor: Aborted Completed: Aborted
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Project Description: We are working with our client, Peter Brett Associates, on Vastint Hospitality’s first student housing development in Europe located in Glasgow’s Collegelands area. The part modular, cross laminated timber construction reduces typical construction time, improves build quality whilst enhancing the overall sustainability credentials of the building. The s-shaped building facilitates the introduction of a private amenity courtyard to the south and a semi public courtyard to the North; whilst also serving to maximise the external perimeter of the building in order to optimise sunlight penetration and room numbers. The building will be designed to achieve Gold Standard under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification scheme. The six-storey building has 432 rooms, which are a mixture of standard, cluster and wheelchair rooms. Standard studios have integrated kitchen facilities, while cluster and accessible studios share one of the four communal kitchens on each floor. The ground floor communal area comprises main reception, seating areas, study and gaming zones, a movie room, a
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laundry and mailboxes. This space can be opened out onto an attractive south facing courtyard containing planting and seating areas along with a meandering ramp, which leads up to the feature canal which also forms part of the Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) for the development by attenuating the developments surface water.
Key Project Data: Location: Collegelands, Glasgow Client: Vastint Hospitality & Peter Brett Associates Project value: £25 million Contractor: TBC Completion: TBC
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Craigmillar Master Plan School plays an ‘active role’ (with impact of playing fields minimised) and good linkage to neighbourhood hub. School can be extended and is located beside existing community facilities so that they can share locations “town “ scaled civic space flexible secondary school campus for future expansion
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Project Description: PARC Craigmillar Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The EDI Group Ltd, the City of Edinburgh Council’s arms length development company. They are responsible for taking forward the regeneration of Craigmillar, involving a total investment of around £200 million. In line with the requirement of Craigmillar Urban Design Framework (CUDF, Revision 2013), they have taken an exemplar, masterplan approach to new developments within the regeneration area which has been named as an SSCI project by the Scottish Government in recognition of its innovative approach to community involvement, physical regeneration, economic development, social, health and cultural heritage. The present condition and performance of Craigmillar’s town centre required interventions to fulfil its role as a vibrant hub for the expanded and regenerated community. As stated in the revised Craigmillar Urban Design Framework 2013(CUDF), the aim for the town centre is to create a local shopping and community destination for Craigmillar residents, which is easily accessible by foot or public transport. PARC commissioned anderson bell christie to prepare a new Masterplan to consider, review and test the components within the Minded to Grant Town Centre Masterplan, and to update and develop the masterplan so that it could be viably implemented in today’s market. As a result of this review, an updated masterplan has been prepared in consultation with the local community, prospective retail / commercial occupiers, and stakeholders including CEC Children & Families, Neighbourhood Hub and Planning & Transportation. The updated masterplan comprises key elements as envisaged by the previous masterplan in 2008 but in the capacity and scale that meets the market and the occupiers’ requirements. These include: • • • • • • • •
Replacement Castlebrae High School Town square / Civic Space Foodstore Retail units Restaurant Residential neighbourhoods Open spaces / green spaces Associated public realm, car parking and infrastructure
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Sighthill Master Plan and Design Guidance
Project Description: 21st Century Homes for Edinburgh (21C Homes) is the City of Edinburgh Council’s programme to build homes for sale and for rent. This council led investment aims to build 1,300 mixed tenure homes across Edinburgh in strategic regeneration areas. Approximately 30% of the developments will be new general needs council housing; with an additional 10% each of shared equity and mid market rent homes. Housing for market sale comprises the balance. It is the council’s intention that the sites should be developed as ‘tenure blind’. We have refined and developed the original masterplan for Sighthill as the original housing mix was no longer suitable following the financial downturn. We have also carried out detailed urban design work to ensure that the overall development is of high quality and creates a characterful cohesive new neighbourhood. Our design guide illustrates 21C homes’ design requirements for development. It stipulates the minimum standards that all tenderers bidding to develop the 21C homes sites will require to comply with and the approach that developers should adopt in designing the new
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homes streets and spaces within Sighthill. The development will be tenure blind and therefore the design guide clearly specifies the requirements for the exterior of buildings, their gardens and curtilages. To test the masterplan proposals and their fit with the design guide, anderson bell christie and the consultant team developed sample plans and layouts, and carried out detailed viability work on site conditions and infrastructure. This will ensure approximately 335 new well-designed, high quality homes are delivered in the Sighthill area.
2.3.5 Building Form - Buildings enclosing space
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• Emphasise se�ng by eleva�onal design - perhaps using symetry or more formal features • Use larger and corner windows to make the most of the view • Incorporate balconies where appropriate
2.3.1 North Edge to Sighthill Park
Central Public Space and Play Area • Use brickwork ‘tones and textures’ to mark corners or emphasise symmetry
The Masterplan proposes a three storey edge to the park. This will be prominent from the park and elsewhere and will require to be designed to take account of its imprtant wider se�ng. Buildings here should be of dis�nc�ve design, using facing brick or other approved masonry materials with well propor�oned eleva�ons, well designed boundary treatments and robust detailing.
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2.3.5 Building Form - + christie anderson bellspace Buildings enclosing
• Emphasise the corners where streets meet the public space using using features and corner windows to increase overlooking • Incorporate robust well-designed garden boundaries to maintain amenity
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The masterplan proposals incorporate a new central public space. There are opportuni�es throughout the area to enhance the sense of external space and enclosure for those within the neighbourhood by manipula�ng the building form and garden cur�lages. Developers’ designs should demonstrate how they take account of the rela�onship of the building to the street and should aim to enhance the quality of the street accordingly.
Key Project Data:Location: Sighthill, Edinburgh Client: 21st Century Homes /Edinburgh City Key Council Project value: TBC Key Contractor: TBC Completion: TBC Blocks that enclose the space
Buildings that enclose the space
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Project Description:
We were commissioned by GHA on behalf of Transforming community consultation). Communities: Glasgow (TC:G) to review the 2006/7 Shawbridge A final masterplan was developed which evolved from the 2006/7 Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA) Development Study / “pre-credit crunch” masterplan/development study. It retains Masterplan, with a remit that included: many of the original concepts, but is less dense and with fewer • Reappraising proposals in light of changed economic units and is lower in scale. and market conditions. It incorporates flats and houses, and provides a development • Further developing and incorporating the framework which can flexibly accommodate future changes to recommendations of theTRA Business Plan. the housing mix. Two and three bedroomed terraced houses • Presenting options and recommendations for future have been prioritised as they are considered to be currently more delivery. attractive to the market. One and two bedroomed flats will be • Responding to the planning policy and strategic vision constructed later in the regeneration programme. Other house set out in the LDS. types include a limited number of mews flats and townhouses. ABC were supported by a team of sub consultants which included GCC, DRS and Scottish Water have confirmed that they have Scott Bennett Associates (engineering), Ryden (market and no objections to the broad principles of the revised masterplan. delivery) and Brown and Wallace (infrastructure costs).Options for Consideration has been given to the phasing of development masterplan layouts were developed to test the capacity of the sites for sale. Current locations for a further and final phase of 50 site using different house types, parking numbers and SUDS/ new homes for social rent for GHA have been included (as well The revised Masterplan; preferred Pollokshaws Transformational Regeneration Area: Masterplan and Delivery Framew landscaping layouts (These includedoption an option to redevelop the(Shawbridge) as the 93 homes previously developed for social rent for GHA at existing Ashtree Park which was not taken forward following Riverford Road).
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Key Project Data:Location: Client: Project value: Contractor: Completion:
Shawbridge, Glasgow Glasgow Housing Association TBC TBC TBC
Pollokshaws (Shawbridge) Transformational Regeneration Area: Masterplan and Delivery Framework
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The main access spine through the centre of Pollokshaws (Shawbridge) TRA, and was established at community consultation as being viewed by locals as the most important street in the area. Development here should reflect its urban character through: • The use of high quality materials and bespoke designs which reflect the best of Glasgow architecture and the important local context. • Minimal on-street parking • Minimal (circa 3 metre) front gardens to two storey houses and flats. • An integrated public realm strategy for the whole length of Shawbridge Street, taking account of locations of new and existing development. • Good quality hard landscaping to all public realm. • Planting and treatment that recognises its local importance should be used, with boulevard tree planting in all available spaces along its length. • Any adjustments to the road kerb line as part of the redevelopment should incorporate new street trees. Pollokshaws (Shawbridge) Transformational Regeneration Area: Masterplan and Delivery Framework
existing flats refurbished for mid market rent - any external overcladding should complement new properties
At the existing parish church there is an opportunity
to provide a good quality greenspace and public 7.9.3 Riverside:
realm which and reflects the church’s function This a focal important open area with – keya access space that which complements weddings, funerals etc. and paths will be part of the open space network and which can be used for a range of events. New provide links to adjacent open spaces such as Pollock properties should front directly onto this space, with Park. It is also a very good place to enjoy nature and parking and access to the rear. should be managed to maximise its value as a wildlife habitat. Proposals should: • provide access with footpaths • maximise views of the river with timber viewing decks • link to pedestrian and cycle routes • provide opportunities for children’s play • be managed to enhance wildlife • have a secure but unobtrusive fence to prevent easy access to the steep river banks
Precedent images - flatted development facing onto greenspace
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Concept: an important street which integrates old and new development , and which includes a range of public spaces . A mix of scales, 2 storey to the south rising to 4 storey to the north
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Anderson Bell & Christie are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems. We use our QM system as an active tool for structured Design, Production and Construction Information Review at all key project stages.
Delivering Quality We are accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems. We use our QM system as an active tool for structured design, production and construction information review at all key project stages. Our system includes: Structured Design and Technical Quality Reviews design overseen day-to-day ‘on the board’ by project director, monitored at formal design and technical review meetings and key project sign off stages. Reviews by senior management team and project team staff but open to all. This maximises design and technical quality and ensures ‘whole office’ experience informs/supports all projects. Reviews held post value engineering exercises. Feedback from these reviews are recorded in pro-formas and saved against each project. Project plans - are completed for every project to determine project objectives, critical information and milestones. Design Development - proposals amended and re-reviewed incorporating review responses. Client Feedback – we formally request client feedback at key project stages to ensure that a high quality service is being delivered. It also provides the opportunity to identify and
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remedy any issues quickly. Data Management - Archetype Document Management System used office wide to ensure effective project communication, filing, reporting and contract recording consistency. This system logs and records all emails, documents, meeting minutes, contacts, letters and timesheets. Building Information Management Protocols and Execution Plans - ensures integrated approach across all design disciplines including file sharing formats, levels of detail, model structures for interoperability. Incorporated into our quality system. We have taken steps to become early adopters of BIM. These systems provide real benefits for our clients, including: • Rapid Scheduling/Tracking of data/floor areas/ room properties • Cross-referenced NBS Specification • Efficiency savings in change management • Modelling for fire engineering/energy performance
The Shields Centre, Glasgow • Design audit - models interrogate design information provided by others • Visualisation - using 3ds Max communicate building more clearly to clients • Improved production times and reliability The office is extremely proficient in the use of a wide variety of technical design standards. On NHS projects we have a record of all current guidance documents and a library of SHTMs, SHPNs, HBNs and other documents such as EnCO2de. On education projects we are well versed in Government initiatives such Scotland’s Schools for the Future, and have a library of local government design guidance. We have a presence on the Building Standards Division Working Group which reviews suggested changes to the technical standards before they are put forward for statutory consultation and approval by ministers. This gives us an insight into upcoming changes which may have an impact on our project work.
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Resources The practice comprises thirty five staff; two directors, twenty nine technical and four administrative. All staff participate in a full CPD programme, and are supported and encouraged to develop specialist knowledge through further study and to work collaboratively with others in the design community. Staff - most of our senior staff have been with us for over 10 years, balanced by some younger members of the team who have recently graduated. Equipment and Software - we continually invest in our equipment and software, and in recent years have focused on the implementation of BIM, using Autodesk REVIT. Training - we invest in staff training and have a structured CPD programme. Quality Management - the practice is ISO9001:2008 certified. All projects are now developed and delivered using this process.
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Sustainable Design We believe in credible sustainability and have developed a standardised structure, the success of which is benchmarked and measured as part of our quality management system. This process is summarised as follows: 1. Location Analysis: study of orientation/outlook/ geographical context 2. Brief Interrogation: the groups who will inhabit and maintain the building, their attitudes to maintenance and interface with components. 3. Benchmarking: the type of third party benchmarking and level to be obtained. 4. Budget Review: linking aspirations with financial implications. Each building is unique and only through a thorough understanding and interrogation of these processes can we determine the best fit sustainability solution. There are a number of key practical attributes that we believe are essential to delivering credible and appropriate sustainable design: • Maximise the use of natural and local assets with a fabric first approach.
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• Understand the participant need for durability and low maintenance solutions. • Design to future proof - allow for expansion. • Design to maximise building use and eliminate redundant spaces. • Ensure consultants understand the scale of the project and design appropriately. We also have experience with Energy Performance Certificates, Code for Sustainable Homes, EcoHomes, Building for Life and achieving Silver and Gold Levels of Scottish Building Standards. Essential to the success in third party benchmarking is early dialogue incorporating the whole team. This identifies opportunities and weaknesses and assigns responsibilities for evidence generation. Finally, Jonathan McQuillan has Accreditation in Sustainable Building Design from Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland. This is a peer reviewed accreditation which demonstrates a proven track record and commitment to sustainable design. Jonathan holds the role of sustainable design coordinator and ensures that these processes are applied across all projects.
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We believe all projects, should use the positive, key principles of partnering to deliver higher quality design and build for the client’s budget.
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Project Planning, Information Flow, Risk Control We believe all projects, regardless of procurement method, should use the positive, key principles of partnering to deliver higher quality design and build for the client’s budget. We frequently use a partnering type approach to identify key programme milestones. This allows us to work with a main contractor to build a programme that suits sub-contractors, resourcing schedules and information delivery. These processes also ensure that key sign off points are identified and can be actioned by the participant. This type of approach also allows value for money to be achieved through an iterative process of dialogue on design intent and preferred materials. The aim of this dialogue is to build in value throughout the process and eliminate the need for value engineering exercises. Our advice is always to meet early with statutory consultees. This quickly identifies any risks associated with statutory consents. It also builds strong working relationships with the planning and warrant officers which can prove invaluable in the design process. The office is experienced in working with hub risk management documents and participating in risk workshops. This allows us to be active participants in the process and understand the nature of identified risks and the steps required to eliminate risk.
We also have considerable experience working with community groups. This gives us insight into how to draw out coherent and reliable briefing data as well as managing community expectation. This allows the participant comfort that the community’s needs are adequately reflected in the design whilst controlling the process and limiting exposure to risk. We have significant experience acting as design team lead. Over the past 20 years the office has been responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects in the role of contract administrator and design team lead. We have a sharp focus on the co-ordination of subconsultant information and activities to ensure programme delivery is achieved. We are also well connected within the industry and have strong working relationships with a variety of specialist sub consultants from fire and acoustic engineers to arts consultants, educationalists, ecologists, BREEAM advisors and business case advisors. We have practical experience working with online document management systems such as 4P, Buzzsaw and Conject. These are excellent tools for controlling information flow and ensure total access and visibility of project documentation.
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All our architects are CSCS certified and have passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test.
Health and Safety All of our project teams hold appropriate experience and qualifications. If required we can provide a comprehensive package of information to comply with the ‘Approved Code of Practice (L144 – Managing Health and Safety in Construction)’ Our staff have full access to competent advice, training and information. This is delivered through structured, monitored and recorded CPD. A staff member is nominated as health and safety advisor, to deliver in-house CPDs and project reviews, and we have access to an independent health and safety consultant. Staff are provided with an induction pack on joining the office and take part in our structured H+S/CDM reporting which highlights health and safety and CDM requirements in project design reviews. CDM issues are raised at every site, design and inhouse office meeting and we hold twice yearly specific CDM seminars to update our staff on CDM issues. All our architects are CSCS certified and have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.
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We have well developed and externally assessed office health and safety manuals and policies which detail responsibilities for day to day operation and monitoring of procedures and incorporate a systematic, monitored approach to site safety. Our ISO9001:2008 certified quality system stipulates how we apply designers’ risk assessments to identify and design out risks and reduce residual risks which cannot be eliminated through design. It stipulates how we contribute to the health and safety file to allow future users of buildings to identify potential risks.
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Value for Money We are able to offer a diverse range of skill sets that provides significant value for money on any project: Generating Site Development Options Appraisal - using our experience, working with the team we will identify key cost/ operational opportunities and consequences of each site option Layout Development and Adjacencies – we will consider options for flexible accommodation use, quantifying potential area savings and operational benefits for each option, allowing the client to prioritise space-use and accommodation allowances. Materials and Components - best value better buying - our detailed knowledge of current market and work for public sector clients means we are well placed to identify appropriate solutions, taking account of client maintenance needs to produce buildings which are highly sustainable, and architecturally appropriate within defined budget. Employment - during the process of some of our major schools projects we have been able to create graduate roles within the company. We would be delighted to offer this opportunity again.
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Use of hub cost metrics - have carried out a number of projects in hub territories and therefore have a strong working knowledge of the required cost metrics and how these translate into architectural specification ‘on the ground’. We are therefore very well versed in what works and what does not in terms of design of this nature, which ensures that we will avoid any blind alleys or abortive design which is costly and time consuming for all parties involved. Exemplar design using simplicity of construction, avoiding over elaborate, complex forms and building detailing using our design skills, proportion, scale and articulation to create architecture which is appropriate. Inclusion of Art - have a successful track record of the inclusion of art within the fabric of our buildings. We promote and lead this process and have the skills to ensure that artists are selected, funding secured and the art implemented under various procurement methods. Research and Development - to support this aim we have inhouse research capability and work regularly with academia on practice -based research and with government on policy based
projects. We give planning policy advice to local authorities and our work has been published as exemplars in Government best practice advice on design. We are completing research that will steer future regulation in indoor air quality and designing for an ageing population. Interior Design Services - can offer high quality, inhouse interior design services. Community Engagement - many of our previous projects have been based upon community involvement in the design process; because of this we have developed specific tools, skills and techniques which we will use to positively involve local people in the design and development of new facilities. In order to have a meaningful discussion about the proposed development with the local community, they need to understand the brief and development constraints, and to be able to enter into the decision making process with an understanding of what is achievable within the budget available. We are skilled at explaining all of these development factors using rapid sketches, 3D models, computer imaging, diagrams and illustrations.
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Housing Awards St Beya Gardens, Millport Scottish Home Awards 2014, Rural Development of the Year Scottish Home Awards 2014, Senior Living Development of the Year (listed in Inside Housing Magazine’s Top Five Small Developments in Top 50 Affordable Housing Developments) Shortlisted in RICS Scotland Awards 2014, Residential Dunsmuir St, Govan Shortlisted for Affordable Housing Development of the Year, Scottish Home Awards 2013. Large-scale housing development, Saltire Society Housing Design Award. Scottish Home Awards 2013 Large-Scale Housing Development. Saltire Society Housing Design, Commendation. Duke Street / High Street, Glasgow; Scottish Property Award 2105 - Best City Regeneration Project of the Year .Shortlisted for a saltire housing award 2015. Methlan Park, Dumbarton (contemporary homes for elderly people). Winner of Senior Housing Development of the Year Award, and commended in the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category, Scottish Home Awards 2012. Shortlisted for Saltire Award 2012 St Anthonys, Glasgow (mixed tenure development of 108 new homes). Shortlisted for Saltire Award 2012. Best Regeneration Project at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2012. Lymburn Street (housing association offices with flats for rent above). Commendation for residential social development of the year category at the herald Property Awards 2011 School Road Stepps (residential units to rent). Shortlisted for Small Affordable Housing Development of the Year in the Scottish Home Awards 2010 Respite Care Unit: Dunn Street, Duntocher (residential respite care home). Best Special Needs Housing Development 2010: Herald Property Awards. Queen Elizabeth Square, Glasgow (81 apartments for sale and rent). Shortlisted for Saltire Housing Design Award 2010 Silverhills, Rosneath Roses Design Awards 2007 Gold Award Affordable Housing; Saltire Housing Design Award 2007; Scottish Design Awards 2007 (shortlisted); GIA Commendation. Shortlisted for BD Architect of the Year 2006; in Private Housing, Masterplanning and Public Housing categories. Raploch Masterplan and Design Guide Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2006 Award Winner (Development Planning category) Auchendarroch Street Pilot Project for Communities Scotland’s Housing Quality Assessment Programme and Sustainable Housing Design Guide. TheTerraces, Clydebank Movement For Innovation Demonstration Project Saltire Commendation Glendore Street, Whiteinch Saltire Commendation. Winner; Design Competition. Erskine 2000 Residential Care for the Next Millennium
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River Clyde Homes Linkwide Home Group Glasgow Housing Association West of Scotland Housing Association Clyde Valley Housing Association Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Loretto Housing Association CCG (Scotland) Ltd Cruden Buildings & Renewals Ltd McTaggart Construction Ltd Ogilvie Construction Raploch URC Irvine Bay URC Glasgow North Regeneration Agency Argyll and Bute Council 21st Century Homes Edinburgh North Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council North Lanarkshire Council Renfrewshire Council Link Housing Association Parkhead Housing Association Urban Union Thenue Housing Association Knowes Housing Association Ayrshire Housing Loretto Housing Association
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