Category: Master Planning

The vision for St Andrews West has evolved over many years. With a long-term commitment to the town and community, the desire to deliver an exemplar for new urban development is at the forefront of our ambitions. Creating a place where the new residents, University, school, businesses, and the wider community can thrive, where sustainability, placemaking, quality twenty first century architecture, active travel connections, quality public open space and appropriate local amenities are key components of the overall vision. The […]

George Street is the principal street in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town which comprises a significant proportion of Edinburgh city-centre. Edinburgh’s New Town is based on a 1767 masterplan by James Craig. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest complete example of Georgian town planning anywhere in the world. Over the years George Street has become dominated by motor traffic and today the central spine down the street consists entirely of car parking which has […]

In early 2022, Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design Ltd (along with LDA Design, Momentum and Savills) were appointed by Dundee City Council to prepare an illustrative strategic plan for Dundee’s city centre. There are five interconnected themes that have been established, alongside the adoption of guiding principles, to ensure a holistic approach. 1. Living Theme 2. Working Theme 3. Visiting Theme 4. Connectivity Theme 5. Public Realm Theme As well as identifying strategic site wide opportunities, our plan breaks the city […]

Scotland’s first NPF4-ready masterplan. The Ladyfield Masterplan takes a holistic, aspirational approach to placemaking and is designed to serve the wellbeing of the people that live in Dumfries now and in future. The masterplan sets out a vision for a place planned for people that addresses the climate emergency. We’re responding to the Scottish Government’s objectives to create nature-focused, sustainable communities through the recently adopted National Planning Framework 4. Ladyfield will promote a sustainable neighbourhood, and a diversity of housing […]

HTA’s masterplan for Greenford Quay in Ealing has transformed formerly private derelict industrial land adjacent to the Grand Union Canal into a beautiful new public space with revitalised canal frontage, overlooked by elegant buildings and low carbon homes. The mixed-use scheme of 2,118 homes will be 75% build to rent with additional private sale and affordable tenures, delivered across seven residential buildings. The ground floor levels of the buildings are given over entirely to various commercial uses to bring employment […]