Jordanhill Campus is a development of 95 units, including the conversion
of existing buildings and the introduction of a contemporary new product
featuring the best in home technology and sustainable specification.
Jordanhill Campus is located approximately 6km to the
west of Glasgow City Centre. The university grounds
extend to circa 23 hectares (56 acres) and the CALA
residential development covers approximately 5.7
hectares (14 acres).CALA has provided three distinct
housing types and architectural forms, which reflect
the varying site characteristics. The proposal for the
site includes a total of 95 units.
CALA has had to work closely with the University of
Strathclyde throughout the entire process and
significant public consultation took place to inform the
final design areas.
The site itself is split into 2 distinct areas and
access to the second site was problematic.
However, CALA managed to find an alternative
access solution which was favoured by the
planning department and gave an advantage in the
bid process.
Examples of issues that were addressed by the CALA
project team include:
- Topographically difficult site.
- Piloting a new, more sustainable, contemporary
product.
- Conversion of existing buildings.
- Working around to an operational University campus.
Skills used throughout process:
- Innovative design of a unique product specifically for
this locale.
- Project management of 2 separate sites at one
time.
- Managing a main contractor.
- Complying with a strict development brief
produced by the University and the Council.