Paisley and Renfrewshire Development - Page 6

Homer86 · April 14th, 2013, 11:12 AM

At long last we have good news about the Arnotts site, hoping for a good quality development not just some bland, cheap housing.

http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk...7085-33163538/

Quirinalian · April 16th, 2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Homer86

At long last we have good news about the Arnotts site, hoping for a good quality development not just some bland, cheap housing.

http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk...7085-33163538/

If that goes ahead, I will eat my hat.

bestbud · April 16th, 2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Quirinalian

If that goes ahead, I will eat my hat.

Phase 1 will go ahead I'm sure. It is Link social housing so it won't be anything extravagant, hopefully it will be akin to some of the new blocks in Govan or that one in Blockairn and hopefully no white render.

As for the rest of it......

Pious Fraud · April 17th, 2013, 02:03 PM

Johnstone town hall works commence on site

Urban Realm 16th April 2013

Work to build a £14.5m town hall in Johnstone has advanced with Hub West Scotland and BAM Construction moving on site to demolish the existing town hall and library, ahead of a planned start on construction this autumn.

Designed by Renfrewshire Council and delivered by Holmes Miller the plans are somewhat revised from earlier designs following the conclusion of a public consultation exercise.

This sees greater emphasis placed on the use of natural stone, slate and timber together with public realm improvements to the neighbouring Ludovic Square, more references to Johnstone’s history and additional parking spaces.

The new town hall will still incorporate a replacement library as well as a theatre, marriage suite and café in addition to clustering council services such as housing and social work.

Strathclyde Police and MacMillan Cancer Support will also be based in the building when it opens its doors in spring 2015.

Urban Realm

Quirinalian · April 20th, 2013, 03:51 AM

I see the little clock tower on the previous town hall design has disappeared. Replaced, it seems, with an aquarium tipped sideways and planted on top of a chimney...

For my part, I think some sort of decorate feature of that type tied the whole building together rather better. Even a flagpole or similar could potentially have some of the same impact without much extra expenditure.

bestbud · April 21st, 2013, 12:59 PM

Have to say I really quite like that. It is a good solid design that will age well. Just what Johnstone needs.

More of this please.

Pious Fraud · May 3rd, 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Homer86

At long last we have good news about the Arnotts site, hoping for a good quality development not just some bland, cheap housing.

http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk...7085-33163538/

Hope this comes about.

Humans are sorely needed around here.

~o0o~

Good site: right across from the abbey.

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April 14th, 2013, 11:12 AM	#101
Homer86 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paisley Posts: 48 Likes (Received): 0	At long last we have good news about the Arnotts site, hoping for a good quality development not just some bland, cheap housing. http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk...7085-33163538/

April 17th, 2013, 02:03 PM	#104
Pious Fraud Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,242 Likes (Received): 102	Johnstone town hall works commence on site Urban Realm 16th April 2013 Work to build a £14.5m town hall in Johnstone has advanced with Hub West Scotland and BAM Construction moving on site to demolish the existing town hall and library, ahead of a planned start on construction this autumn. Designed by Renfrewshire Council and delivered by Holmes Miller the plans are somewhat revised from earlier designs following the conclusion of a public consultation exercise. This sees greater emphasis placed on the use of natural stone, slate and timber together with public realm improvements to the neighbouring Ludovic Square, more references to Johnstone’s history and additional parking spaces. The new town hall will still incorporate a replacement library as well as a theatre, marriage suite and café in addition to clustering council services such as housing and social work. Strathclyde Police and MacMillan Cancer Support will also be based in the building when it opens its doors in spring 2015. Urban Realm

April 20th, 2013, 03:51 AM	#105
Quirinalian Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 715 Likes (Received): 39	I see the little clock tower on the previous town hall design has disappeared. Replaced, it seems, with an aquarium tipped sideways and planted on top of a chimney... For my part, I think some sort of decorate feature of that type tied the whole building together rather better. Even a flagpole or similar could potentially have some of the same impact without much extra expenditure.

April 21st, 2013, 12:59 PM	#106
bestbud Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,757 Likes (Received): 76	Have to say I really quite like that. It is a good solid design that will age well. Just what Johnstone needs. More of this please.