RIAS Award for Buchanan Gardens

Buchanan Gardens in Glasgow has won an RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Award. The announcement was made at the RIAS Awards Dinner last night [18 June].

The brief for the Land Securities scheme was to design a contemporary approach to city living in the heart of Glasgow.  The project, at the north end of Buchanan Street, is based around the idea of creating an oasis formed by a roof garden with an exciting and innovative residential development over a strong retail foundation.

The site forms a major urban plot within the city grid and creates retail units of various sizes facing onto Glasgow’s main shopping street with residential above. The 49 bespoke apartments are designed and built to the very highest specification, offering luxurious and contemporary living, while the sky garden creates a haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of this vibrant city.