The currently vacant site is north-west of Glasgow City Centre, south of Maryhill Road and adjacent to Maryhill Locks. It benefits from a prime location between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the River Kelvin, presenting opportunities to connect into the existing established path network and also enhance views both to and from the site.

The current context comprises various residential developments ranging from two to three storey houses and four storey flatted blocks. The exception to this is the 19 storey post-war housing block, 76 Collina Street, which sits on the apex of the hill.

The currently vacant site is north-west of Glasgow City Centre, south of Maryhill Road and adjacent to Maryhill Locks. It benefits from a prime location between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the River Kelvin, presenting opportunities to connect into the existing established path network and also enhance views both to and from the site.

The current context comprises various residential developments ranging from two to three storey houses and four storey flatted blocks. The exception to this is the 19 storey post-war housing block, 76 Collina Street, which sits on the apex of the hill.

The currently vacant site is north-west of Glasgow City Centre, south of Maryhill Road and adjacent to Maryhill Locks. It benefits from a prime location between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the River Kelvin, presenting opportunities to connect into the existing established path network and also enhance views both to and from the site.

The current context comprises various residential developments ranging from two to three storey houses and four storey flatted blocks. The exception to this is the 19 storey post-war housing block, 76 Collina Street, which sits on the apex of the hill.

Historically the site comprised of linear tenement blocks, since demolished, with two roads running east-west. It was set within an industrial landscape with the Glasgow Central Rail Line to the south-west and the canal to the north, both facilitating travel and movement of goods produced in Glasgow.  The waterway heritage of the canal is a significant feature of the site, contributing to the identity of the area. There are a various Listed Buildings within the area such as the former Maryhill Public Baths on Burnhouse Street and several aqueducts along the canal. The closest Listed Building to the site is the Whitehouse Inn next to the pedestrian footbridge from Maryhill Road, and the canal itself is a Scheduled Monument.

• Vibrant canal-side living.

• 3 storey townhouses responding to existing residential context on canal.

• Both Collina St and the canal are activated.

• 4 storey flatted block on Collina St overlooking central green space and defining edge.

• Massing increases in height from east to west, stepping up to 6 storeys to respond to the existing tower block.

• Existing road access to tower block utilised to provide servicing and car parking access to 6 storey block.

• Views framed to & from canal with placement of blocks.

• Mixture of terrace housing and flats to create diversity.

• 4 storey flatted blocks on Collina St and Niven St.

• Strong corner condition established in response to existing flatted blocks.

• 2 storey terrace housing along Collina St.

• Street edges defined and activated.

• Central loop road providing servicing and car parking access.

• Flatted block angled to respond to the existing roundabout and residential context on Niven St.

• 4 storey flatted block defining south edge of central quadrant.

• Flatted block overlooking generous south-facing park space.

• 2 storey terrace housing continued along Collina St.

• 2 storey semi-detached housing on Stirrat St in response to challenging levels.

• Central loop road continued to provide servicing and car parking access.

• Embrace and enhance existing roundabout.

• Opportunities for tiered seating and landscaping.

• 4 storey flatted block extended along Stirrat St to continue existing street edge.

• Block comprises wheelchair accessible/ adaptable flats.

• Located at lowest part of site for accessibility purposes.

• Existing stairs between Stirrat St and roundabout on Niven St retained.

• Potential for allotments with landscaping.

Proposals will contribute to the activation of the canal and connect into established pedestrian networks. The initial massing will be developed further along with evolving the facade treatment and materiality.

The landscaping and ecology strategy will be progressed to create diverse and vibrant open spaces and target an enhancement of the existing biodiversity.