Castlemilk
Pensioners' Action Centre, Glasgow
Castlemilk
Pensioner's Action Centre, Glasgow: Site Plan
A unique proposal in the heart
of one of Glasgow's biggest housing estates. A replacement
building to serve the needs of the local large and vibrant
pensioners' group. Accommodation includes a drop-in
cafe/restaurant; computer room; bar billiards/TV room;
meeting rooms; offices and various other sheltered housing
support facilities in partnership with Glasgow Housing
Association. A framework cottage garden is provided to
encourage members to take an interest in its subsequent
development.
The design seeks to create a new feature building extending
to 7,750sq.ft./720 sqm over a single storey; one which will
be easily recognisable by its use of quality materials,
details and features. It seeks to create an attractive yet
practical, fully accessible and sustainable building within
which Castlemilk's pensioners can flourish, setting an
example to less ambitious providers elsewhere.