Albion
After the successful completion of our Ashtree Road project, Graeme Nicholls Architects was re-engaged by Merchant Homes to design a new residential scheme on an urban brownfield site in the Ibrox area of Glasgow. This project involves the development of 160 flats, on land currently used as a matchday car park for Rangers Football Club.
Our ambition for Albion is to create a residential development that is both sympathetic to and celebratory of the history of the neighbourhood. The site itself has seen several uses over the years, including a playing home to the Albion Greyhound Stadium and, more recently, as a training ground for Rangers Football Club. Our proposals reflect the traditional 4-storey tenemental perimeter block model common in Ibrox, by including two U-shaped blocks featuring uniform brick bays with arched windows. This design not only echoes the formal consistency of historic tenements but also incorporates architectural elements reminiscent of sports venues, including the 'bowl' of the greyhound track that occupied the site historically. The monochromatic red color palette of the buildings further ties the development to the iconic Ibrox Main Stand.
Planning approval was awarded for the proposals in February 2023, and we are excited to see the scheme progress on-site over the next period.
Location: Edmiston Drive, Ibrox, Glasgow
Client: Merchant Homes Partnerships Ltd.
Size: 160 units
Status: Planning Approved February 2023