our work Masterplanning
Craigmillar
Budget: £15 Million
Wauchope Square, Craigmillar
123 units comprising 27 units for rent by Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association and 85 units for sale.
The majority of the blocks have access to a central communal garden space which is enclosed with 3 access points and views to the inner private / semi-private spaces from the public street. This will provide the residents around the gardens with a sense of community and social integration yet at the same time create a secure internal environment. The aim has been to create a secure, sustainable usable garden space, which has a clear hierarchy of public and private space.
The road and pedestrian layout is designed to provide overlooking to all corners of the development minimizing the creation of ‘blind spots’ within the site. The layout has maximised housing frontage and minimised the number of back gardens, which have road frontage or street exposure. Gaps between houses have screen walling, fencing and lockable gates. This will create a hierarchy of spaces, private, semi-private/semi public and public.
The built environment layout for phase 2 creates a secure integrated environment with a network of spaces and spatial hierarchy fundamental for long-term sustainability.
Client Contact:
Parc, EDI, Hunter Square, Edinburgh