Nairn Street, Glasgow

The proposals aim to complete the city block and to reinforce the existing form and streetscape of both Nairn and Yorkhill Streets, whilst creating a new urban frontage to Yorkhill Parade.  The proposed five and six storey blocks step to match the topography and with the pattern of the existing tenement buildings where existing eaves and ridge heights have been maintained.  The proposed top floors have been set back and the elevation is varied to create a light mix of glass and zinc fenestration at roof level.  The existing building lines of Nairn and Yorkhill Streets have been respected and matched.  The proposed elevations have been designed to fit in with the existing pattern, being broken with parapet walls echoing the tenement chimneys.

477 student beds (104 cluster flats)

Secure by design

Green roof to social lounge

Grey water recycling

Solar panel renewables

CHP to be incorporated to meet SBEM

Highly insulated structural metal system build to meet very tight construction programme