November 4 2024

A high-profile gap site in Dundee's West End Lanes conservation area has been earmarked for a small mixed residential and commercial block.

The neglected junction of Perth Road and Ryehill Lane will host a new corner shop behind a reconstituted stone ground floor facade. The five apartments above will adhere to the established built form while introducing modern amenities such as private balconies, a whole-house ventilation system and a partial green roof.

In a statement, Arktx wrote: "There are very few development opportunities along this important stretch of Perth Road. The current vacant site is dilapidated and an eyesore. The development provides an opportunity to provide a valuable mixed-use contemporary intervention into the existing townscape.

"The five new residential apartments above provide a rare opportunity to purchase a new-build environmentally sympathetic property in the heart of this much-sought after community. Each has an external balcony and private space to enjoy."

The build is animated by a chamfered corner feature to introduce a 'modern twist' to the conservation area. 

5 Comments

#1 Posted by D to the R on 4 Nov 2024 at 13:48 PM

Wow - Is that a contemporary twist?

#2 Posted by pog mo thoin on 4 Nov 2024 at 16:04 PM

Excuse me !
Contemporary twist .. NO Acceptable .. NO NO NO

#3 Posted by Rankielass on 5 Nov 2024 at 09:37 AM

No witty comment - this is just absolutely dreadful

#4 Posted by Mies Van Der Toe on 5 Nov 2024 at 09:52 AM

Nope- really poor effort on a prominent corner

#5 Posted by Maboza Aitken on 5 Nov 2024 at 10:49 AM

No no no! This corner is too prominent to be so poorly designed!

An awful piece of design. Truly awful.

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