Projects
Lead Partner: Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
Other Partners: Glasgow City Council, DRS
Project Team: Architect: MAST Architects LLP Employer's Agent: McBains Coop Civil and Structural Engineer: Scott Bennett Associates M&E Engineer: design-me Landscape Architect: Christopher Palmer Associates Planning Consultant: Farningham McCreadie Partnership CDM Co-ordinator: Willis UK
Contact Details: Eleanor DerbyshireSanctuary Scotland Housing Association0141 876 4900eleanor.derbyshire@sanctuary-housing.co.uk
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Location:
Pacific Quay & SECC, Finnieston
Description:
Phase 1 of the regeneration of Anderston has created 104 flats to provide social rented housing over 5 and 6 storeys.
A massive sculpture of Billy Connolly is to be created as a tribute to the comedian who was born in Anderston and will hang on a gable end of the Phase 1 develiopment, overlooking the expressway.
Phase 1 is the first of 5 phases of regeneration which will take place over a 7 - 10 year period with a total investment of £50m.
Key design features for the development of the area include the reinstatement of the historic street pattern, lifts in all blocks, south facing sunspaces, integrated public art and feature lighting. High quality streetscaping is also a key element in the development.
Current status:
Outline planning permission for all 5 phases granted Jan 2007. Detailed planning permission for Phase 1 granted June 2008. Started onsite August 2009.
Phase 1 completed June 2011.
All 5 phases will be completed by 2015.
Timescale:
2007 - 2015
Cost:
Phase 1 £12.2m All phases £50m