Capital City Homes, Scotland, Houses, Designs, Images, Project, Developer
Capital City Homes, Edinburgh – South Queensferry
South Queensferry Housing, by Parr Architects, Scotland
15 Apr 2006
South Queensferry Homes
EDINBURGH HOUSING GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS
Edinburgh’s unique colony-style housing is set to make a comeback in a new South Queensferry development which aims to create a neighbourhood with a sense of community.
housing images from Parr Architects
Parr Architects, working on behalf of Capital City Homes, has recently gained planning permission for the project, which was inspired by the colonies of 19th Century Edinburgh. Capital City Homes is part of the Places for People Group, a not-for-profit organisation, committed to creating high quality mixed tenure neighbourhoods that are sympathetic to the environment.
The project will see the creation of a community that is sustainable in every sense of the word, with strong neighbourly bonds, flexible and adaptable housing, and efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. ‘Home Zone’ design principles have been used with the aim of creating a pedestrian-friendly environment while maintaining an urban feel, and a central square providing a focal point for the development.
Capital City Homes Edinburgh – Building information from Parr Architects 260406
Links re Parr Architects
Parr Architects Offices in Edinburgh: Intelligent Finance HQ
Parr Architects BAA Framework Agreement
Parr Architects Glasgow
Tron Square housing
image © Adrian Welch
Dean Bank Lane housing
picture from the architect
Belford Road housing
image © Adrian Welch
Eyre Place housing : housing
picture from the architect
Cowgate housing
photograph © Adrian Welch
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