Investigating Site

Navigating Glasgow's waterways, Apple's 3D map function allowed an overview of potential sites and their surroundings. Focusing upon buildings with an auditory connection to flowing water, through the presence of weirs, waterfalls or other natural features.

Travelling along; the River Clyde, River Kelvin, Forth and Clyde Canal, White Cart Water and Auldhouse Burn.

The wide watercourse of the Clyde is embedded with shipbuilding heritage. Mixed industrial, commercial and residential areas line either side of the river. Coupled with its seeming lack of auditory waterflow, these proved to not be ideal locations.

The Forth and Clyde Canal provides a visual link to water, however, as a manmade structure it lacks the authenticity of natural waterways. Poor auditory experience, surrounding industrial estates, gap sites and large residential estates ruled out the Canal.

The River Kelvin appeared to be enveloped mostly by tenement buildings, flowing through residential areas and Kelvingrove Park. Loudly flowing water is present in some areas. Although the River was a priority in finding potential sites, there proved to be few buildings of ideal scale and sufficiently quiet surroundings.

The White Cart Water winds its path to the Clyde, flowing through residential areas, green space and many of Glasgow's southern parks.

The presence of a weir adjoining a building within the old Stables Courtyard Complex provided an ideal sensory connection to water. Located at the centre of Pollok Country Park, the buildings are surrounded by nature. Weighed against site priorities and preferences, this was identified as the ideal site for the Caring Home.