SITE
- The site is located in Royston, North-East Glasgow, a neighbourhood shaped by its industrial past and fragmented by the construction of the M8 motorway in the 1960s. Once connected by the historic Monkland Canal, the area became defined by separation and loss of community spaces after the motorway’s insertion.
- Today, Royston faces challenges of social isolation, limited green infrastructure, and poor pedestrian connectivity. Despite this, it retains strong cultural identity and resilience, supported by local initiatives and landmarks such as the Roystonhill Spire.
- The site’s proximity to the motorway, the remnants of the canal, and adjacent residential areas makes it a critical point of intervention. It holds potential to reconnect fragmented neighbourhoods, restore ecological networks, and provide shared community spaces that foster a renewed sense of belonging.
SITE HISTORY
SITE HISTORY
CONCEPT DRAWINGS
RECONNECTION OF THE COMMUNITIES
RECONNECTION OF THE COMMUNITIES
RECONNECTION OF THE COMMUNITIES
BRAINSTORMING
RECONNECTION OF THE COMMUNITIES
RECONNECTION OF THE COMMUNITIES
Inspiring Architecture Designs: A Photo Gallery by Thuvaraka Inpanathan
MASTER PLAN - The project envisions a transformation that harmonizes community needs with urban development, aiming to make Royston an integral part of the broader city fabric. Key objectives include breaking the harsh edges of Royston, redefining the green spaces of Royston to foster community rather than divide it, and densifying the high street with improved quality of housing.
PLAN - The plan also prioritizes the provision of affordable student housing for local universities and better integration of Royston with the city centre to reduce its isolation. Additional focuses include enhancing biodiversity, reducing noise pollution, and creating sustainable, adaptable spaces that support community well-being and connectivity.
VISUAL