As part of a programme to update social work and community health facilities in Glasgow, the new HQ for South West Glasgow CHCP will act as a hub for a comprehensive range of health and social care services geared towards all age ranges. Nursing, social care services, podiatry and physiotherapy, as well as specific services for a range of people living in the community, will be housed within the hub. There will also be provision for community and voluntary organisations.
To be built on a redundant blaes pitch in Craigton Road in Glasgow’s Govan ward, the planned CHCP hub will incorporate a number of sustainable features. Once built it is hoped the building will attract a BREEAM rating of excellence.
Creative use of landscaping will protect the building from the elements to ensure the internal temperature remains constant during both summer and winter; ventilation will be guaranteed by using the design of the building to create natural airflows; rainwater will be ‘harvested’ and then redirected towards the hub’s sanitation system; aerofoil style roofs will be positioned to maximise available daylight.
Sunk low into the ground, the building is over two levels but will eventually stand at less than twelve metres high to help it fully integrate with its surroundings.
An application for full planning permission has been lodged and, if granted, it is hoped that the work will be completed in December 2009.
Glasgow South West Community and Health Care Partnership is one of five CHCPs in Glasgow. CHCPs are a partnership between Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. They were established in April 2006 to integrate community health and social work services and help develop better outcomes for service users.
gm+ad commented on their RSA Medal award:
"Naturally we're delighted. It's strange these days to have an exhibition on architecture where the architect has actually drawn the work on show, so it's good to see a recognition of craft. We're also pleased that a project in Glasgow is getting this honour, the city is producing cutting edge contemporary architecture at the moment which is reflecting well on Scotland internationally".
About the RSA 182nd Annual Exhibition 2008:
Including curated show ‘New Scots’
10 May - 25 June 2008. All RSA Galleries, Admission £4 / £2 Conc.
The RSA Annual Exhibition is a highlight of the exhibiting year for artists, architects and members of the public. Showcasing around 350 works by the best of both established and emerging artists from across the country, it aims to present a comprehensive cross section of contemporary art in Scotland. In addition to selected works, expect to see RSA Members such as Elizabeth Blackadder DBE, Calum Colvin, Bill Scott, Adrian Wiszniewski, Michael Visocchi and Barbara Rae. The exhibition takes up all 12 of the magnificent RSA Galleries and includes painting, sculpture, film making, photography, printmaking, architecture and installation. There are also a number of cash prizes and awards in kind available to artists. Most works are for sale.
