Cumbrae Baptist Church in Largs & Millport Weekly News /  by Guest User

We are pleased to announce that work has begun on site at the new Cumbrae Parish Church, which is due to be completed by autumn of 2018. 

The brand new single storey steel frame building with pitched roof has a sanctuary to hold 140 people, a kitchen area and a multi-purpose room for various church activities.

The project has been featured in the Largs & Millport Weekly News where it has been reported that a substantial community fundraising initiative was successfully undertaken. In addition, grants have been awarded to the church by The Church of Scotland and the All Churches Trust.

The press article also reports on the success of this church at a time where elsewhere in Scotland, churches are closing down. 

To read about the project in Largs & Millport Weekly News, Click here.

We are delighted to be working with Cumbrae Parish Church and look forward to completing their building.

cumbraeparishchurch
Largs-and-Millport-News-310x70.png

Wellwood Leslie Architects Wins DIA Award for Best Commercial/Non-Domestic Award 2017 /  by Guest User

Wellwood Leslie Architects winning the 2017 Dundee Institute of Architects (DIA) Award for Best Commercial / Non-Domestic building. The award is in recognition for the work done at The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. 

dia-award-17.jpg

Haymarket Yards Student Accommodation /  by Guest User

We are delighted to report that planning permission has been granted for Haymarket Yards Student Accommodation in Haymarket, Edinburgh. The project consists of 91 Studios, a common room, a fitness suite and a cinema. 

Saltcoats Town Hall Commended in the 2017 RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence /  by Guest User

McLean Architects were delighted to hear of success for their Saltcoats Town Hall regeneration project in the Excellence in Planning for Built Heritage category at the RTPI Planning for Excellence Awards 2017. This is further recognition of our successful collaboration between North Ayrshire Council and the community to regenerate a significant landmark in the local townscape. 

Blairtummock - Construction Begins Soon /  by Guest User

Blairtummock Lodge, a private residential proposal, is set to start on site at the beginning of July. Haldane Construction is the main contractor and we are excited for the work to commence.

University of Strathclyde Wolfson Centre /  by Guest User

We are delighted to report that planning permission has recently been granted for the refurbishment and extension of the Wolfson Centre: Biomedical Engineering Building at the University of Strathclyde. Construction works are programmed for commencement in 2018.

Saltcoats Townhall Project Nominated for RTPI Awards /  by Guest User

'Town Hall Gets Awards Nod'

The newly refurbished Town Hall in Saltcoats is set to battle it out for a top award.

Saltcoats Town Hall is among eight finalists in Scotland in the running to win one of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence.

The Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established and respected awards in the UK planning industry.

Stefano Smith, RTPI Scotland Convenor said: “It is an honour for these entries to be listed as finalists given the fierce competition. The shortlist reflects the hard work and dedication put into the projects and recognises the positive impact planning has on the area. As a finalist they are getting the national and international recognition they deserve.”

Councillor Alex Gallagher, Cabinet member for Economy, said: “This is great news and justified recognition for the hard work that has gone into giving a new lease of life to a historic landmark.

“The RTPI Awards celebrate excellence in planning across the United Kingdom and the judges have put the transformation of the Saltcoats Town Hall right up there with the very best.

“It is one of only two projects in Scotland to be shortlisted so everyone involved in the restoration of this famous building should be very proud.”

The Awards ceremony will be held at The Barbican, London on June 15.

 

Article from the "Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald", 22.02.17

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2016 /  by Guest User

McLean Architects restoration of Saltcoats Town Hall has been honoured in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2016 in the Place Category for the development works carried out on behalf of North Ayrshire Council. Iain Connelly (Former President of RIAS) stated on the night that "this was an inspiration, the commitment by everyone involved in this project was a joy to witness."

Click here (44:10 into the video) to see McLean Architects receiving the award.