Set within a varied urban context of residential buildings, industrial edges, and mature trees, Lomond Grove addresses the challenge of reintegrating a forgotten piece of land into the life of the city. The site, once an underused patch of fenced-off open space behind Chester Court, now provides 22 high-quality council homes alongside new public routes and shared landscape. The building is arranged as a simple four-storey block, carefully massed to respect the scale of surrounding buildings and preserve existing trees. It sits back from Chester Court to maintain privacy and daylight for neighbours, while the front elevation aligns with the historic Laundry Building to restore a strong and legible street edge.

Brick piers and recessed panels introduce rhythm and structure to the facade, while generous window openings and deep-set balconies provide access to light, views, and outdoor space. At ground floor, a scalloped brick motif adds tactility and craft, grounding the building in a sense of human scale and softening the pedestrian experience. Entrances are clearly articulated with slender canopies and glazed brickwork, contributing to a coherent streetscape and improving visibility and legibility for residents.

The corners are treated with particular care — chamfered or expressed with open balconies — to mediate views and daylight while animating the building’s edges. These design moves help articulate the overall form while responding to the nuances of the site.The scheme’s design was developed through a meaningful co-design process, led by a Resident Project Group and supported by the council’s housing delivery team.

Upgrades to the adjacent playground and integration of mature trees into the site layout reflect direct resident feedback and strengthen the sense of continuity between public and private spaces.