13/06/2023
Kerr Street is a new affordable housing project located in the Kirkintilloch Conservation Area, delivered for East Dunbartonshire Council. It consists of 38 flats spread across two, three, and four-storey blocks. Situated on the former grounds of Lairdsland Primary School, this housing development tastefully incorporates architectural elements that resonate with the local surroundings, repurposing various features and materials from the previous structure. The design of the buildings reflects the neighbouring tenements and terraced houses, harmonizing with their roof profiles, forms, and overall massing.
Emphasizing the significance of the Central Kirkintilloch Conservation Area, the development showcases high-quality and durable materials such as sandstone. This choice of materials pays homage to the tenement architecture and Victorian buildings that characterize the immediate surroundings. Throughout the design process, our team diligently sought opportunities to salvage and reuse original materials on-site, whenever feasible. This commitment was integral to achieving a satisfactory outcome, garnering approval from all project stakeholders. The original stone from the former school, for instance, was carefully preserved and celebrated as a prominent feature at the entrance of each building. Furthermore, the stonework boundary walls underwent necessary repairs and were seamlessly integrated into the landscaped areas, alongside period cast iron lighting fixtures, which were salvaged and repurposed, effectively diverting them from landfills.
