Winchburgh Village Expansion
A masterplan focussed on spaces for people
With an excellent location next to the Union Canal, this masterplan project expands this small village with a new town centre supported by a range of dynamic spaces and uses to create a vibrant culture of commercial activity and social interaction, providing a focal point for new town.
- Location Winchburgh, West Lothian
- Client Sigma Capital Property Limited
- Status PPiP Granted
- Services Architecture
- Awards Scottish Property Awards 2014 - Winner: Best Achievement in Masterplanning
Background
This masterplan had its basis in a previous PPP Consent, part of a wider overall masterplan to expand the small village west of Winchburgh near Edinburgh. Containing the proposed new town centre, the site must provide a focal point for the town and its surrounding communities, whilst also being flexible and commercially sustainable.
Existing Condition
New Routes
Context Masterplan
The site also benefits from its location next to the Union Canal, providing an opportunity to intertwine leisure and nature into the town centre.
The Proposed Marina
Masterplan Development Process
Sketch Masterplan
Developed Masterplan
Within the masterplan, an appropriate range of dynamic spaces and public realm have been provided to support a vibrant culture of commercial activity and social interaction, with a range of housing and commercial development opportunities throughout the site.
A set of Design Guidelines for house types was also developed.
Concept for a pavilion café in the new local park.
Outcomes
This project aimed to be an exemplar of sustainable masterplanning. It's development as a house-builder led development is now well underway.
Existing Condition
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New Routes
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Context Masterplan
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The Proposed Marina
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Masterplan Development Process
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Sketch Masterplan
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Developed Masterplan
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A set of Design Guidelines for house types was also developed.
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Concept for a pavilion café in the new local park.
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