Date: 30 November 07
Author: Caroline Ednie, Web Editor
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The latest addition to Castlemilk’s Regeneration project is the adaptive restoration of the historic Castlemilk House Stables Block into managed workspaces and community creche facilities. Designed circa 1790, the stables block is a Category B Listed building, and prior to restoration only the outer walls remained.
Externally the building has been restored to follow the original building profile of natural stone walls and slated pitched roofs over varying volumes however a more contemporary approach has been employed. A new steel and frameless glazed loggia provides the primary circulation route to accommodation within the existing stone and new northern volumes focusing on the recessed central courtyard.
A sustainable approach informs the services philosophy for the building. The systems have been designed to minimise the mechanical requirements of the services and optimise their performance throughout the whole life of the building.
Castlemilk House Stables Block was awarded the Glasgow Institute of Architects Supreme Award 2007. Gerry Grams, City Design Advisor for Glasgow City Council, one of the GIA judges, said: "In the company of extremely stiff competition there was one building whose regenerative impact, innovative design and elegance of detailing stood out for the judges, who found the environment created by the project a hugely uplifting experience....an outstanding achievement in every respect”.
The project also won a GIA Award in the Conservation category.
Project: Castlemilk House Stables Block
Architect: Elder and Cannon Architects
Client: Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
Location: Castlemilk, Glasgow
Link: www.elder-cannon.co.uk
Images: Keith Hunter Photography
I am a final year student at Glasgow Caledonian University. As part of my final year I must construct a dissertation. I have chosen conservation as the main theme, with posing a question along the lines of " the necessity for evolution of Scotland's historic built environment". I want to show how planning depts and local authorities can prove detrimental to the lifespan of historic buildings simply by being reactive as opposed to being pro-active. I also want to advocate the regeneration of historic buildings in terms of utilising new technologies, marrying the old with the new!! And i have chosen castlemilk stables as a fine example of regeneration. I would be most grateful if you could be prepared to answer some questions for my dissertation or if you could forward this onto someone involved in the industry or involved with the regeneration programme for castlemilk stables.Any advice and/ or help given will be greatly received Regards Kevin