The Hawkhead Centre in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is an activity and support facility for Scottish War Blinded, designed by Page\Park architects.
Case Study 35 – Cultybraggan Hut One
Originally conceived as a temporary building, this WW2 Nissen hut has been secured for another generation using innovative construction materials.
Case Study 21 – Fair Isle Bird Observatory
The building was prefabricated offsite using a modular timber system so that it could be constructed quickly in the short bulding season
Case Study 20 – David Douglas Pavilion
This practical demonstration of the use of Scottish Grown Timber celebrates the life and achievements of botanist David Douglas.
Case Study 32 – Castlemilk Stables
Castlemilk stables required indent stone repairs showing best practice principles by retaining as much of the historic stonework as possible.
Case Study 13 – The Robert Burns Museum
Timber is used throughout this building, with only the junctions between columns, beams and walls being strengthened with steel brackets.
Case Study 9 – Glentress Peel
This visitors facility in a forest popular with walkers and mountain bikers is built predominately from timber.
Case study 7 – Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre
This visitor centre includes an interpretation of the Battle of Culloden, with educational and conference facilities, a café/restaurant, and a shop
Case Study 26 – Acheson House
The refurbishment of the roof at Acheson House is important, as one of a very small number of buildings to use Scottish stone as a roofing material.
Case Study 15 – Waterston House
This timber building adopts a simples form designed to have minimal impact on its surroundings.