Why remould and remake? In collaboration with Glasgow City Council, we have been tasked to look at Drumchapel in detail, to uncover its weaknesses in depth and to provide solutions that will remedy its issues and expand on its strengths. Drumchapel is an area containing urban sprawl on the west …
Drumchapel is an area of Glasgow developed as part of the overspill policy of Glasgow City Council in the 1950’s. Drumchapel was developed as a modern satellite town , revolutionary of its time, comprising modernist architecture which boasts large plots, high rises with wonderful views and large expanses of green …
The purpose of this project is to put forward a proposal for the redevelopment of Drumchapel so as to bring life back to it, make it a desirable place to live in or visit and reinforce the sense of belonging of its inhabitants. The aspiration is to turn Drumchapel into …
The project aims to repair one of the most deprived areas in Scotland – Drumchapel. Going through 3 phases the project deals with various aspects of Urban Design. This booklet encapsulates, the most essential part of the Analysis part, a brief representation of Strategy part and the culmination comes with …
Drumchapel is no longer a stigmatised and deprived peripheral housing estate, but the central district in a western belt of centres that includes Clydebank and Bearsden. It is an area of vitality, with a high quality public realm, convenient transport options and a diverse mix of services and amenities. A …
Integrated urban design methods have been explored for the last few decades since the post-war planning, that promoted segragation, has failed. Urban developments reflect who we are as humans and it affects our economy, environment and how things change throughout time. Therefore, the integration of different urban aspects including social, …
Drumchapel is an area of Glasgow, it is in the north- west of the city. Drumchapel is bordered to the east by Bearsden and to the west by the town of Clydebank. Old Drumchapel is the originated in the 19th century and is located to the south of the town. …
This urban design project is the final year project of our postgraduate study in University of Strathclyde. The course is designed to equip us to analyse the urban fabric, space and measures. The chosen site is Drumchapel, located in the north – west of Glasgow city. The site is currently …
The area of Drumchapel is blighted by the legacy of Modernist urban planning, incoherent spatial structure, ambiguous and negative open spaces and poorly constructed built form. Additionally, the planning of the district has been significantly influenced by the district’s undulating topography. It is an influence revealed in its street network …
