Project Base

Public architecture projects selected for the annual SCALA Yearbook and recent projects submitted directly for inclusion.

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Residential

  • Cleveland and Clydesdale Towers

    Cleveland and Clydesdale Towers Cleveland and Clydesdale Towers are in the heart of Birmingham and the tallest residential blocks in Europe. In 1999 they were transferred into ownership of Optima Community Association and were given substantial government funding to facilitate complete refurbishment of these blocks. This project is Phase 1 and includes only external improvements to the towers with final budget of 7 ... view full spec

  • George Street Improvements, Area 3, Phase 4

    George Street Improvements, Area 3, Phase 4 This scheme is part of a programme of improvements to the George Street Estate in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Previously the properties comprised maisonettes served by common staircases and balconies and no gardens. This arrangement was very unpopular with tenants as well as being somewhat harsh and overbearing in appearance. After demolition of the upper level maisonettes, new-pitched ... view full spec

  • Radley Court

    Radley Court First impressions are vital to the success of any building. At Radley Court, a residential development for the elderly, modern materials have been used to heighten and lift the expectations of visitors as they first approach the building. The design aimed to create an independent, yet secure environment for the occupants whose abilities both physically and mentally can be staggeringly ... view full spec

  • Sumner Gardens

    Sumner Gardens It is 22 years since Croydon Council last built any council housing. This scheme reflects Croydon’s desire to address some of the housing shortfall, which expands all across London and the Southeast, leading to large-scale homelessness and overcrowding. This new development provides 13 homes for larger families, with a mixture of three, four and five bedroom houses for the new tenants, some o ... view full spec

  • Sumner Gardens

    Sumner Gardens Sumner Gardens housing scheme provides thirteen 3, 4 and 5 bedroom much needed homes for larger families and marks Croydon’s return to building council housing after 22 years. The scheme promotes a sense of community on a small, intimate level and demonstrates sensitivity to local needs and issues combined with the promotion of environmental measures and energy efficiency. Sumner Gardens ha ... view full spec