Projects
Lead Partner: Govan Housing Association
Other Partners: Glasgow City Council
Project Team: Architect: Anderson Bell + Christie Engineer: Scott Benett Associates QS: Martin Aitken Associates CDM: Brown + Wallace Contractor: TBC
Contact Details: Fiona MaguireGovan Housing Association0141 440 0308Fiona.Maguire@govanha.org.uk
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Location:
Greater Govan & Glasgow Harbour, Govan
Description:
The scheme will be located on the site of St Saviour's Primary School in Govan. It will comprise of new build housing for rent and shared equity properties for sale. There will be 65 units in total with a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom flats, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses and 2 bedroom detached and semi detached houses.
A formal approach has been employed that references Govan's industrial heritage and reinforces existing rhythms in the area. The materials used are predominantly brick and metal in order to blend with the character of the locale and help rationalise the urban fabric.
Current status:
Planning approval has been granted and work started on site in October 2010.
Timescale:
Oct 2010 to spring 2012
Cost:
£7.2m