August 10 2021

Elder & Cannon Architects have been commissioned to deliver 14 new homes to Housing for Varying Needs standards at Holmbyre Avenue, Castlemilk.

Tentatively allocated to Thenue Housing Association the homes would occupy a 'cut' set into the hillside, completing a city block currently terminated by exposed gables, creating a rear private amenity space and a shop in the process.

In a statement, the architects said: "The architectural identity is one of permanence. Into the singular masonry materiality of brickwork, with contrasting string courses the degree of solid to void provides a balanced and considered articulation around the full block perimeter and to each elevation, a response to function orientation and particular address.

"An even parapet continues around all 4 elevations, into which is placed the rear projecting central bay. The roof is laid to fall from all 4 sides into a central linear gutter and outlets."

Should discussions with Thenue fall through the applicant will shrink the floor space for each flat, reducing the overall development footprint. 

2 Comments

#1 Posted by Mad Jambo on 10 Aug 2021 at 12:30 PM

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19483688.land-takeover-glasgows-castlemilk-local-backing/ another piece about the site posted only a week ago

#2 Posted by Schemes for the Future on 16 Aug 2021 at 11:59 AM

That will look great for about 5mins after/if it's completed and then it's going to be grim af.

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