Hoskins Architects was appointed by the Chris Stewart Group to develop proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of a prominent but under-utilised urban site, to bring new life to a complex of redundant buildings and the lanes surrounding them in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town World Heritage Site and Conservation Area. Incorporating the redevelopment of four existing buildings that front onto South St Andrew Street and West Register Street, the mixed-use development has a significant pres
The New Gorbals Office in a bespoke workplace and new home of the New Gorbals Housing Association. Its completion re-establishes the street edge to better match the urban character of the area and abuts the new public Gorbals piazza, which was conceived alongside the building. The flexible internal workspace was designed with the wellbeing and comfort of staff in mind.
A single working space unifies staff around a large timber clad atrium, which is designed to balance acoustics and allow natur