Guggenheim
Frank Gehry in partnership with Farningham McCreadie Partnership Limited, Edinburgh, proposed 2002
Guggenheim Edinburgh images © Farningham McCreadie Partnership
Other Scottish Project by Frank Gehry, Architect:
Maggies Centre, Dundee
Leith Docks - Guggenheim: 2004 Update
Guggenheim Leith: image © Farningham McCreadie Partnership
Forth Ports Ltd submitted an outline planning application for a £19.2m development of 480 flats and offices on Ocean Drive, Leith. Up to 18,000 new homes - 5,400 family homes and 4,500 affordable properties - could be created at Leith Docks. The proposals are part of a draft framework, produced by Forth Ports in conjunction with Edinburgh City Council, which has set out a 15-year vision for Leith Docks.
Guggenheim Leith: image © Farningham McCreadie Partnership
Also proposed is a new cruise liner terminal, an extension to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, a major new civic space around the Imperial Dry Dock, and a marine windfarm.
Guggenheim Leith: image © Farningham McCreadie Partnership
Forth Ports Plc masterplan architects have included CDP (latterly Conran & Partners) and Cooper Cromar Architects.
Guggenheim Leith: image © Farningham McCreadie Partnership
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Scottish Executive Building
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