Varcity Photos by Paul Zanre - first phase



Architect: Michael Laird Architects
Location: Telford Road, Craigleith
Date: went on site mid-2007
Planning permission for 364 units, May 2006
Developer: Miller Homes



4 & 5 bed cityhouses and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom luxury apartmenrts now on release



Varcity : Miller Homes site

Overview of the former Telford College site (info from 2004/05):

image from Michael Laird Architects

Housing, Telford College South Campus, Edinburgh
Client: Miller Homes

Residential development within Telford College South Campus, Craigleith, Edinburgh. 352 units of mixed accommodation including 1, 2 and 3 bed appartments, townhouses and villas. Submitted for planning Jun 2004.

Typical Blocks:

image from Michael Laird Architects

The development mix is as follows:- Detached Houses 7; Terraced Houses 6; Town Houses 34; 1 Bedroom Flats 64; 2 Bedroom Flats 200; 3 Bedroom Flats 32; Duplex Units 9.

The total site area is 10.4 acres, with residential floor area totalling 326,000 sqft



Telford College Housing : Michael Laird Architects


image from Michael Laird Architects

Edinburgh House

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Varcity : Michael Laird Architects

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