Altyre Street, Glasgow

The project aims to deliver 42 affordable housing units for Tollcross Housing Association in Glasgow, comprising a mix of townhouses and flats to increase family housing in the area. The urban strategy focuses on reconnecting the area by integrating the new development with the existing urban fabric and local amenities, benefiting from its proximity to Tollcross Park and integrating with the broader green network. It emphasizes creating clear urban blocks with defined fronts, backs, and private and shared spaces, contributing to a coherent vision with quality open spaces and amenities.

The development includes a range of house types, from two-bedroom, four-person houses to four-bedroom, eight-person townhouses over three levels, with most units being three-bedroom, six-person homes. The proposed site plan reduces the road width and widens pavements to improve pedestrian space, while incorporating informal street compositions with sensitive landscaping to reduce traffic speeds and enhance the street’s character. Additionally, a redeveloped play area will serve as a vibrant resource for both visual appeal and active recreation within the community.

The project commenced on-site in summer 2024.

Project Info

Overview
Client
Tollcross Housing Association
Location
Glasgow
Internal Floor Area
4280m2
Consultants
Structural Engineer
Fairhurst
Landscape Architect
RaeburnFarquharBowen
Cost Consultant
Reids
CDM Co-ordinator
Principal CDM
Contractor
McTaggart Construction