Glasgow, Scotland
Cultural and Recreational Facilities
Holmes Miller Architects


The nursery and community centre has become a central part of community life in the area. The building form is defined by pitched roof volumes which address the street and public plaza space and create a building of domestic scale that is approachable and unintimidating. The proposed building utilises a limited palette of high quality, durable and robust materials, and is designed to present a sophisticated, refined and appropriate form within this area of Auchinairn.



This thesis project, developed at the University of Strathclyde, explores the narrative of two cities -the broadcaster (host) and the receiver.

A competition to design a compelling concept for the £4bn scheme’s retail and commercial area.
