Blackness mill to bear 361-student beds on its shoulders
November 30 2020
A brownfield site in Dundee city centre could accommodate 361 student beds, above the retained facade of a former mill.
63 Brown Street is situated in the Blackness Conservation Area of the city, adjoining the A-listed Tay Works complex and subdivided into four commercial units.
Building owner Total Business Furniture with Gylemuir Ltd propose to retain the single-storey facade with a seven-storey masonry structure above set back from Tay Mills.
Combining cream and grey brickwork the student halls are defined by a double-height glazed reception, framed by a bright galvanised metal screen punching out of the window apertures.
Amenity will be provided in the form of a roof terrace and communal courtyard with an artist to be employed to enhance public spaces.
Led by CAG Architects this solution ensures the gable remains legible from the street while reinforcing the building line.
New build element will shrink back from the street to maintain views of Dudhope chimney
The new structure will be set back 4m from Tay Mills
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