We were approached by our client, who had facilities at Carradale Harbour with an option to expand further eastwards to upgrade and meet future needs.
A wider regeneration strategy was required to consider a new Shore Base (including offices, visitor facilities, welfare), residential, community facilities and a landscaping strategy.
A key design consideration was that the narrow coastal site was exposed to harsh weather conditions including high winds, sea spray, storm events and flooding.
Historic derelict harbour buildings needed to become integrated with an unsightly brownfield site used as a dumping ground for old cars and construction debris.
We delved into the harbour’s history to understand it’s original configuration, as well as other Argyll harbours and the traditional Scottish coastal vernacular.
Other essential input was from Carradale residents, who engaged in a co-design workshop to share family histories, anecdotes and how they would like to use the wider harbour area.
These insights informed our approach’ to create a development strengthening the identity of Carradale Harbour and having a wider regenerative impact.
Our coastal development strategy will deliver long term benefits for Carradale Harbour and the local community.
Informing both the future commercial and community stages of the harbour re-generation, the strategy will strengthen local identity and provide a sustainable future for this important and distinct place.
The strategy has since informed two further projects at Carradale Harbour: the Carradale Shore Base and the Pier House, , each developing specific aspects of the wider regeneration proposals.
Project: Carradale Harbour
Client: Mowi Scotland
Location: Carradale, Argyll
Lead Architect: Ann Nisbet
Architectural Designer: Fay Goodwin
Architectural Designer: Ellen Giannandrea-McKeag
Reuse of Existing Buildings
Re-use of brownfield sites
Net Zero ambitions
Enhanced Biodiversity
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