Laurieston Transformational Regeneration Area, Phase 1A

The opening of this first phase of the Laurieston regeneration project is the culmination of a very long journey, beginning in 2002, to transform the area and create a new residential quarter fit for the 21st century. The masterplan builds on the urban character of Glasgow, comprising clearly defined blocks to reinforce the grid-like quality of the city. Its character follows a contemporary tenement form, with a variety of housing types - apartments, maisonettes and terraced houses - exploiting where possible the rich possibilities of corners, southern aspect and courtyard environments. The ambition at the outset of the project was to achieve a powerful sense of place and a landmark for the future development of the Laurieston area - it is the manifestation of a vision with people at its heart.