AJ feature on Govan 101
18/09/08
Govan 101 was featured in the AJ on the 4th September 2008, investigating sustainable design in social housing.
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Maryhill Burgh Halls Switch On
18/09/08
At 8pm on Thursday 18th September the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Bob Winter switched on the illumination at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
The larger project by JM Architects will see the building re-modelled and re-opened to the public as a community resource.
Brighton Viaduct Illumination Trial
31/07/08
DO have successfully carried out a lighting trial at the viaducts dominating the Brighton skyline.
It is intended to create a low energy illumination which will identify the dramatic structure after dark and mark the main vehicular gateways in and out of Brighton to the North.
It is intended to make the installation permanent.
Brighton Marina Switch On
30/07/08
DO have just installed a feature illumination at the Marina entrance tunnel in Brighton.
Using tonally adjusted fluorescent luminaires the installation establishes a visual threshold at the marina, and illustrates the sound curve created while driving through the enclosed space.
Golspie Street Planning Application
30/07/08
The planning application for 110 new apartments for sale, part sale and rent has been lodged with Glasgow City Council.
The project by Govan Housing Association and Cruden Estates will create a dramatic new terrace onto Golspie Street with an infill at adjacent Shaw Street.
RIBA Shelter - Architect In The House
05/06/08
DO are participating in the RIBA Shelter Architect In The House 2008.
To recieve a home consultation in return for a donation to Shelter use the following link Architect In The House
Dumbarton Castle & Rock Illumination
03/04/08
The Dumbarton Castle Society have just announced that DO have been successful, through invited competition, to carry out an options appraisal study for the illumination of Dumbarton Castle and Rock.
The proposals must pay homage to the history of the place while depicting contemporary Scotland.
Low energy high impact illumination will be considered, incorporating possible on-site renewable energy generation
Brighton Station
14/02/08
DO shall shortly commence working with Brighton & Hove Council alongside Network Rail and Southern Railways to investigate re-modelling of the entrance area at Brighton Station.
In particular the study will focus on enhancement of connections between the station, the North Laines and the New England complex.
Preshal Trust Options Appraisal
02/02/08
DO have just completed an options appraisal to design a new multi- function building to accommodate the Preshal Trust and their outreach work in Linthouse, Elderpark and Govan.
The atrium building will mix social, recreation, fitness and consultation programs to continue the good work already being done by the trust.
The team at Preshal are seeking funding and sponsorship to bring the proposals to reality.
www.preshaltrust.holst.com
Brighton Marina
02/02/08
Brighton & Hove Council with X-Leisure have appointed DO-Architecture to create an installation with light in the road tunnel linking Brighton Marina with the city.
The shifting sound intensity created when passing through the tunnel will be represented on the wall using a simple graph of light, varying density and amplitude.
Fairfield Farm Public Consultation
02/02/08
Community consultation on the future of the Fairfield Farmhouse is under way.
The consultation is seeking feedback and ideas from the people of Linthouse, Elderpark and Govan on proposals to re-generate the original 300 year old farm house, including the addition of a set of new barns to create a community farm yard.
The consultation feedback will inform the design development to progress the project to planning application later in 2008.
Trafalgar Street Planning Approval
14/12/07
The proposed development of 2 bookend housing blocks at Trafalgar Street in Linthouse has just gained planning approval.
The project for Linthouse Housing Association will provide 24 new homes for sale and rent including 8 wheelchair accessible properties, and is expected to start on site in the summer of 2008.
New Housing in Govan
23/09/07
DO have been successful through OJEU selection to design 100 new apartments for sale and rent on the Western edge of central Govan.
The development for Govan Housing Association marks the beginning of a long awaited large scale housing development programme across Govan, Elderpark and Linthouse.
Initially three architecture firms will each develop significant sites in Govan.
The site assigned to DO will create a strong urban edge and threshold to maintain and regenerate the historic heart of central Govan.
Maryhill Burgh Halls
23/09/07
DO have been successful through invited competition to create a feature illumination on the Maryhill Burgh Halls.
The illumination is a component of the ongoing re-modelling and enhancement works to the main building by JM Architects for The Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust.
The completed building project will return the original hall to use while gathering new community facilities around a central courtyard.
Job Positions at DO
19/09/07
We are currently recruiting for experienced technical or post Part III architectural staff with at least 5 years experience in practice.
There is a possibility of consultancy work.
If you are interested please contact us :
info@do-architecture.co.uk
or
0141 553 1103
Basil Spence Micro-Exhibition Opens
02/08/07
The Sir Basil Spence touring micro-exhibition opens in Coventry Cathedral on Friday 3rd August, marking the centenary of the birth of one of Britain's most successful architects of the last century.
The exhibition will move on later to :
Swiss Cottage Library - 8th September
Omni, Edinburgh -13th October 2007
Swanson Gallery, Thurso - 22nd November
Glasgow Airport - 15th Deccember
Gorbals Library - 12th January
The Titan Crane is Launched
27/07/07
On Thursday 26th July 2007 the Clydebank Titan Crane was officially launched to the public.
The first public visitors set foot on top of the jib of the 100 year old structure at 7pm before a dramatic fireworks display marked the start of the feature illumination.
DO would like to congratulate Clydebank re-Built, Collective Architecture,Skratch, the Design Team and Contractors for managing to bring this spectacular and very complicated project to successful completion.
Trafalgar Street planning application lodged
19/07/07
Do have lodged a planning application with Glasgow City Council for 20 newbuild apartments in 2 bookend developments.
The development for Linthouse Housing Association will provide affordable homes for sale and rent.