Saltcoats Competition
- RIAS PR: 21 Jan 2008
Winner of design competition announced for stunning Saltcoats site
Leading architects Holmes Partnership have won a national competition
to design a landmark housing development for a prime site in Saltcoats,
North Ayrshire - the first project of its kind in Scotland.
Winning entry: Holmes Partnership
The competition organised by the Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS)
in Scotland, was sponsored by Irvine Bay Regeneration Company and local
building company McLaughlin Construction.
The competition attracted 48 submissions from as far afield as Jersey,
London and Paris.
Patrick Wiggins, Chief Executive of Irvine Bay said “It’s been
a very exciting process to find a design for this prime site in Saltcoats.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the level of interest in this competition
and impressed with the high standard of the designs.”
The judging panel was headed up by Dick Cannon, a well respected and award-winning
Glasgow architect. The other jurors included developer Paul McLaughlin,
sustainability expert Lori McElroy and Arthur Watson, Development Manager
with Irvine Bay URC.
Dick Cannon said "The winning design by the Holmes Partnership is
very striking with strong architectural flair and identity. This exciting
design exploits the stunning sea-front location and is sure to be a landmark
for this prominent location, as well as meeting the need for two and three
bedroom flats in the area.”
The successful design team from Holmes - Craig Heap, Ryan Holmes and Gavin
Salt - expressed their delight at winning the competition.
Craig Heap said "The whole practice is buzzing with excitement since
hearing we won the Saltcoats competition. This is a fantastic opportunity
to build something really special in this unique location.
Our concept was influenced by the swelling waves of the sea and the vibrant
colours and shapes of beach huts and boats. We are looking forward to
working with McLaughlin Construction and the Irvine Bay Urban Regeneration
Company to create a meaningful new landmark building for Saltcoats."
Paul McLaughlin, Director of McLaughlin Construction, the site owner said:
“This prime site has some of the best views over the Firth of Clyde
and to the Isle of Arran and deserves nothing less than a high quality
building. We look forward to working with the Holmes Partnership in developing
the final design.”
The development meets the BREEAM Ecohomes Very Good standard. This standard
seeks to minimise energy consumption and reduce waste in construction
including using materials supplied from renewable sources, using pre-fabrication
to reduce on-site waste, specifying materials with a high recycled or
re-used content, sourcing materials that are accredited from sustainable
sources and which minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing and
sourcing materials locally to reduce transport emissions.
In addition, the design seeks to influence the way in which the occupiers
of the houses conserve energy and minimise waste.
Shortlisted entry: cre8architecture (more images - follow link below)
Shortlisted entry: Joseph Thurrott
Shortlisted entry: Elizabeth Roxburgh
The remaining three shortlisted entries were Elizabeth Roxburgh, Cr8architecture
and Joseph Thurrott, all from Edinburgh.
Saltcoats Development
- competition info RIAS PR: 22 Oct 2007
Saltcoats Development Shortlist
RIAS competition on behalf of McLaughlin Construction and Irvine Bay Urban
Regeneration Company
Craig Heap: The Holmes Partnership, Glasgow.
Marcus McEwan: Elizabeth Roxburgh Architects, Edinburgh
Peter Bowman: cre8architecture, Edinburgh
Joseph Thurrott: Joseph Thurrott Architects, Edinburgh
Proposal: apartment building
Site: adj. Ardrossan seafront
Submissions: 48
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