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Our winter newsletter is out! Check out our latest update for a window into some of the exciting things that have been keeping us busy and inspired. This edition: planning secured for West Town, completions at Rowanbank Gardens & Temple Park Crescent, and introducing ‘How we make places that make a difference’, our new guide to how we approach sustainability & ESG. https://lnkd.in/exUe3M9S

We are delighted to receive planning consent for our proposals for Phase 5 of the Edmonstone Masterplan in South West Edinburgh, which will create 27 family homes within the distinctive woodland setting of Edmonstone Woods. The proposals, developed on behalf of a private investor client, sensitively nestle the new homes within the woodland environment to create a forest community that is woven into the existing network of woodland trails. The layout of the site and the landscape design, developed with LUC, addresses a complex array of existing conditions, which required careful responses to mature trees, ancient woodland, an interpretation of the footprint of the historic Edmonstone House, as well as the remnants of its former stables buildings. We look forward to the next stages of this exciting project. Scott Hobbs Planning Limited LUC Atelier Ten WILL RUDD DAVIDSON (EDINBURGH) LIMITED Rettie Visualisations by DAAKO studio Drawing by 7N Architects https://lnkd.in/eUWqV4RE

From Edinburgh to Portishead! We're excited to see our Hub Station designs appearing across the UK. This latest project, a 375 mile 7-hour journey from our studio, demonstrates the growing demand for sustainable public transport solutions that connect communities and foster healthy living. #makingplacesthatmakeadifference #transportation #architecture #design #community #nationwide 7N Architects

Consultation is underway on our Seafield masterplan and we look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts. Last year we prepared a masterplan to transform the area of Seafield into a new climate resilient coastal neighbourhood. These proposals set out a vision where low-intensity commercial use of a section of Edinburgh’s coastline is transformed into a residential-led and mixed-use neighbourhood of up to 2,700 mixed-tenure homes. At the heart of the new neighbourhood is the reinvigorated promenade alongside a new seafront park. These civic spaces form integral parts of the masterplan’s climate change resilience strategy, embedded throughout all aspects of the proposals and specifically designed to address the challenge of rising sea levels. The masterplan team was led by 7N Architects, in collaboration with The City of Edinburgh Council, rankinfraser landscape architecture llp, Max Fordham LLP, Cundall, and Nick Wright Planning, and follows extensive engagement with the local community and representative groups. Visualisation by DAAKO studio Consultation site: https://lnkd.in/egkFRAsV More project information: https://lnkd.in/euU2hrsi

Following our winning entry to Network Rail's international competition for new station designs, 2025 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for HUB Station. The judges captured the essence of our approach when they described our winning proposal: "7N’s design concept has distilled a hugely complex problem to a simple open system, with the potential to both depict a confident modern transport system and strengthen connection with the communities in which the railway stations are embedded." We currently have multiple feasibility studies underway for different stations that will bring this concept to reality and we're excited to continue developing this vision of future-ready railway infrastructure. For more details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eANtnqWN Network Rail, Arup, LUC, and Gardiner & Theobald LLP

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year at 7N Architects, filled with milestones and achievements. To our clients, collaborators, and friends: thank you for your continued support. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a happy new year. Below are some highlights from a transformative year for our studio: + We completed our transition to an Employee Owned Trust, expanding our management team to reflect the growing studio; + Planning approval was secured for 7,000 new homes at our West Town masterplan, an exciting step toward delivering this significant project; + A number of major projects completed, including: New Eidyn, Rowanbank Gardens, and Temple Park Crescent; + Our University of Glasgow masterplan continued to win multiple awards in recognition of its positive impact on Glasgow; + Transformative projects at Ferry Road, Inverlair Avenue, and Fraser Avenue Phase 3, all successfully received planning permissions and are moving towards construction; + The HUB Station design for Network Rail continues to gather steam with a number of enquiries for new train stations. And there’s even more that we’d love to share, though some projects have to remain under wraps for now. Here’s to an even more exciting 2025! Images: 1- New Eidyn lobby, photograph by 7N Architects 2- West Town masterplan, visualisation by DAAKO studio 3- Rowanbank Gardens, photograph by Leo Paredes 4- Temple Park Crescent, photograph by Will Scott 5- University of Glasgow, photograph by LUC 6- Ferry Road, visualisation by DAAKO Studio 7- Inverlair Avenue, visualisation by DAAKO Studio 8- HUB Station, visualisation by WyrdTree Abellio Group, AECOM, Alba Group, Ardent, Artisan Real Estate Limited, Arup, Buccleuch Property, BUSINESS PARCS LIMITED, Cala Group Limited, Campion Homes, CBRE, CCG (Scotland) Ltd, Clyde Gateway, Cruden Group, Drum Property Group, Edinburgh Napier University, Forth Ports Limited, The Good Brothers Wine Company, HFD, Holyrood Distillery, Kingdom Housing Association, L&G, M&G Investments, Mac Mic Group, MNM Developments (Scotland) Ltd, Moda, Native Land, Network Rail, Rettie, S1 Developments, Shelborn, Shetland Islands Council, Stamford Property Holdings Ltd, The Social Hub, The City of Edinburgh Council, University of Glasgow, West Midlands Trains

West Town neighbourhood of 7,000 homes given green light by Edinburgh Council   We are delighted to announce that The City of Edinburgh Council Planning Committee has unanimously approved the Planning Permission in Principle planning application for our West Town masterplan. Many years in development, this 205-acre project will help to significantly tackle Edinburgh’s well publicised housing emergency with 7,000 new homes and mixed-uses. As our client, Graeme Bone, has commented: “We now have the once-in-a-generation opportunity to make West Town an exemplar, sustainable 20-minute neighbourhood on a par with the best new developments taking place anywhere across the UK and Europe.”   With many thanks to our client Drum Property Group and the incredible efforts of the project team.   Avison Young WSP OPEN (part of SLR) Gardiner & Theobald LLP  Donald Anderson Visualisation by DAAKO studio

Re-instating the tenement street edge Located on the site of a former garage, our Temple Park Crescent project revitalises a rare city-centre brownfield site while addressing the need for housing in central Edinburgh. The building’s design carefully re-establishes the traditional tenement street edge, while offering contemporary living spaces that capitalise on open views of the Union Canal. The apartments feature open-plan layouts with large, full-height windows that maximise natural light and provide expansive views. A thoughtfully selected palette of materials and colours creates a cohesive identity, harmonising with the character of both Merchiston’s section of the Union Canal and the broader Edinburgh context. Temple Park Crescent adheres to Edinburgh City Council’s design guidelines. Over 50% of the homes are dual-aspect, and 20% of the development is dedicated to affordable housing. Now that residents are have moved-in, it is great to see this streetscape returned to its original character and people enjoying their new homes. S1 Developments Harley Haddow Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR) Atelier Ten The Keenan Consultancy AOC Archaelogogy Group Geovia Kaya Consulting Limited Donal Roger Associates Tay Ecology Photographs by Will Scott https://lnkd.in/eZujRbCN

Unlocking a problematic brownfield site to create new homes and repair a street edge Temple Park Crescent is a residential project of 46 new homes for S1 Developments and C~urb, including both affordable and family housing. Replacing a disused canal-front garage site in Merchiston, Edinburgh, the development repairs a long-standing gap in the tenement streetscape. The new homes are designed to support flexible family living, featuring a shared canal-front garden and grow space. The design incorporates sustainable technologies, including a rooftop air-source heat pump array and heat recovery systems, aimed at managing energy efficiency and supporting low-impact living for the residents. Active travel has been prioritised with secure cycle storage facilities conveniently located near communal entrances. In alignment with city-centre planning policies, car parking spaces have been minimised to encourage sustainable transportation options. Completed last summer, this project is a great example of how to our city-centre infill sites can be developed in sensitive and sustainable ways. Harley Haddow Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR) Atelier Ten The Keenan Consultancy AOC Archaelogogy Group Geovia Kaya Consulting Limited Donal Roger Associates Tay Ecology Photographs by Will Scott https://lnkd.in/eZujRbCN

7N Architects are delighted to share that this week marked the completion of our New Eidyn project at Edinburgh St James. New Eidyn is the product of a close partnership with internationally recognised residential developers Native Land, on behalf of clients Nuveen, a TIAA company and their development partner Queensberry Properties Ltd. The result is an exceptional set of 152 homes across three pavilion buildings, sitting atop of the £1bn St James Quarter in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. This project has been a joy to work on and we are enormously grateful to all who have contributed along the way. Particular thanks goes to our collaborators on this journey: Gardiner & Theobald LLP, HUDSON & MERCER LIMITED, Wallace Whittle, DSA Consultants, Thomas & Adamson, & OPEN (part of SLR). Photograph by ZAC and ZAC LTD Read more about the milestone here: https://lnkd.in/etW5ADZT See our project page here: https://lnkd.in/erAJAmwt