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9 Sep 2011 Craighouse Campus Edinburgh Napier University The Craighouse Partnership propose a "strategy of contextual development" led by world renowned landscape architect Kim Wilkie together with 3 architectural practices: Oberlanders Architects, Edinburgh Simpson & Brown Architects, Edinburgh Ben Pentreath, Working Group Architects, London Detailed building design will be presented for comment, when developed further, at the next public consultation event in October or November 2011. Craighouse Campus Development Design Team - Background Kim Wilkie is part of the team that replaced Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners on the highly controversial Chelsea Barracks development. Oberlanders Architects are Edinburgh-based and most of their work is contemporary, a key project is their work St Vincent Place which involved a historic context. Simpson & Brown Architects are Edinburgh-based and primarily involved in traditional building and restoration of historic buildings. Ben Pentreath, based in London, featured in the recent 'The Three Classicists' exhibition in London with George Saumarez Smith and Francis Terry, and works in the neoclassical style. Designs have also been sourced by John McAslan + Partners and Eric Parry Architects, both well-respected London-based architects working in the contemporary style, but their designs are not being taken forward. Craighouse Partnership exhibition boards - external link Craighouse Campus Redevelopment The road, for what is set to be one of the most exciting residential developments in Edinburgh, has been paved by the formation of Craighouse Partnership, a team of property professionals assembled to promote the restoration and development of Edinburgh Napier University's Craighouse Campus into one of the city's finest places to live. The Craighouse Partnership is led by local Edinburgh company, Sundial Properties, which is recognised as the leading restorer of listed buildings for residential use in the capital. The other partners are LA&P, a specialist residential planning and development company, who will oversee the plans for the site and the Mountgrange Real Estate Opportunity Fund ("MoREOF"), a £300 million fund targeting UK property and related assets, managed by Mountgrange Investment Management LLP ("Mountgrange"), which has funded the acquisition. Edinburgh Napier University will remain an active partner in the planning application process moving forward. Sundial Properties' Director, William Gray Muir, said: "The partnership has been formed specifically for the acquisition of the Craighouse campus and comes with property nous, financial backing and restoration expertise that will ensure this project sets the standard for future developments of this nature and size in Edinburgh and beyond." "We're looking to work with architects and landscape designers of the highest calibre to realise the potential of the site whilst fully protecting its historic significance. This should ensure that the new homes would not only strengthen Edinburgh's image as a desirable place to live, but will also provide a greater choice of housing stock for local residents. Website: http://www.edinburghcraighouse.co.uk Napier University Craighouse Campus Napier University's Craighouse site includes some good quality 19th century university buildings with some modern additions to the south in mature woodland new Business Building, image by Adrian Welch view from Easter Craiglockhart Hill towards Edinburgh, photo by Adrian Welch Craighouse Campus - original buildings, photo by Adrian Welch

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