Seven Lochs green bridge shortlist revealed
November 4 2013
This has seen Cousins and Cousins Architects, Euan Maharg, Gavin Murray and Alison Heskith, Moxon Architects and Optimised Environments chosen from 18 entrants to go head-to-head.
Scott Ferguson of Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network partnership said: ?The standard of entries was incredibly high – and it was great to see a range of different design solutions being put forward.
“I'm really looking forward to hearing more about the shortlisted entries.”
Each proposal will be presented at DNA Hub, on Glasgow’s South Frederick Street, on 13 November between 18:00 and 21:00 whereupon the winner will be revealed.
Main image depicts a competition entry from Cousins & Cousins
Euan Maharg's entry incorporates a strip of densely planted woodland
Gavin Murray and Alison Hesketh's entry is defined by a central shelter and information centre
Moxon Architects have chosen to augment existing crossing structures rather than go the new build route to minimise the carbon impact
Optimised Environment's bid incorporates bridge will connect two of the sites largest woodlands presently bisected by the M74
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2 Comments
#1 Posted by Glasgow Institute of Architects on 6 Nov 2013 at 17:25 PM
VENUE CHANGE: Please note that the presentation of the shortlisted entries will now take place in South Block, Osborne Street, Glasgow on Wednesday 13th between 18:00 and 21:00.
#2 Posted by Sue Evans on 11 Nov 2013 at 11:42 AM
The Central Scotland Green Network is helping to fund this competition. We are looking forward to learning more about the schemes on the 13th.
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