Haymarket Yards Student Accommodation

We are delighted to report that planning permission has been granted for Haymarket Yards Student Accommodation in Haymarket, Edinburgh. The project consists of 91 Studios, a common room, a fitness suite and a cinema. 

Dumfries Baptist Church in the Local News

We are happy to see that Dumfries Bapist Church has made an appearance in local news. You can read the article here.

Saltcoats Town Hall Commended in the 2017 RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence

McLean Architects were delighted to hear of success for their Saltcoats Town Hall regeneration project in the Excellence in Planning for Built Heritage category at the RTPI Planning for Excellence Awards 2017. This is further recognition of our successful collaboration between North Ayrshire Council and the community to regenerate a significant landmark in the local townscape. 

Blairtummock - Construction Begins Soon

Blairtummock Lodge, a private residential proposal, is set to start on site at the beginning of July. Haldane Construction is the main contractor and we are excited for the work to commence.

University of Strathclyde Wolfson Centre

We are delighted to report that planning permission has recently been granted for the refurbishment and extension of the Wolfson Centre: Biomedical Engineering Building at the University of Strathclyde. Construction works are programmed for commencement in 2018.

New Stair Extension from Taylor Street

New Stair Extension from Sculpture Garden

Teaching Lab

Cell & Tissue Lab

Lobby

Dumfries Baptist Church Centre - Steelwork On Site

We are very excited to see the structure on site for Dumfries Baptist Church Centre. Working alongside Ashleigh Building and the members of Dumfries Baptist Church, our collective vision for this multi-purpose community church centre is finally taking shape. Look forward to updates as the work progresses!

Saltcoats Townhall Project Nominated for RTPI Awards

'Town Hall Gets Awards Nod'

The newly refurbished Town Hall in Saltcoats is set to battle it out for a top award.

Saltcoats Town Hall is among eight finalists in Scotland in the running to win one of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence.

The Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established and respected awards in the UK planning industry.

Stefano Smith, RTPI Scotland Convenor said: “It is an honour for these entries to be listed as finalists given the fierce competition. The shortlist reflects the hard work and dedication put into the projects and recognises the positive impact planning has on the area. As a finalist they are getting the national and international recognition they deserve.”

Councillor Alex Gallagher, Cabinet member for Economy, said: “This is great news and justified recognition for the hard work that has gone into giving a new lease of life to a historic landmark.

“The RTPI Awards celebrate excellence in planning across the United Kingdom and the judges have put the transformation of the Saltcoats Town Hall right up there with the very best.

“It is one of only two projects in Scotland to be shortlisted so everyone involved in the restoration of this famous building should be very proud.”

The Awards ceremony will be held at The Barbican, London on June 15.

Article from the "Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald", 22.02.17

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2016

McLean Architects restoration of Saltcoats Town Hall has been honoured in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2016 in the Place Category for the development works carried out on behalf of North Ayrshire Council. Iain Connelly (Former President of RIAS) stated on the night that "this was an inspiration, the commitment by everyone involved in this project was a joy to witness."

Click here (44:10 into the video) to see McLean Architects receiving the award.