A very special mural, which is
part of a major regeneration project in Glasgow’s Anderston area, was unveiled today, 4
December 2015. The mural, which is the outcome of a Stage 3 Architecture
“35-hour” student project, is part of a
development designed by Collective Architecture and developed by Sanctuary
Housing.
part of a major regeneration project in Glasgow’s Anderston area, was unveiled today, 4
December 2015. The mural, which is the outcome of a Stage 3 Architecture
“35-hour” student project, is part of a
development designed by Collective Architecture and developed by Sanctuary
Housing.
The Architecture
students worked with school pupils and community groups to develop the
ideas and design for the mural which has tapped into the rich history
of the area. The mural was formally unveiled by Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Sadie
Docherty.
students worked with school pupils and community groups to develop the
ideas and design for the mural which has tapped into the rich history
of the area. The mural was formally unveiled by Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Sadie
Docherty.
“The students are thrilled with the outcome of a project many months in the planning” says GSA tutor Nick
Walker of Collective Architecture who helped guide the process to its
conclusion. “The finished mural is testament to the
group’s hard work in researching, consulting and ultimately designing an
artwork that embodies Anderston’s past, present and future.”
Walker of Collective Architecture who helped guide the process to its
conclusion. “The finished mural is testament to the
group’s hard work in researching, consulting and ultimately designing an
artwork that embodies Anderston’s past, present and future.”
 Work by School Pupils is used in the final design |
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The 35-hour project is an initiative that harnesses the opportunities offered by the GSA’s Architecture School staff who also work in practice. Students are given the freedom to develop live projects (which must involve a commitment of at least 35 hours) and especially to work with communities, interpreting what they learn in the final design brief.
Full text of Sanctuary Housing’s launch press release below.
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News release
Mural marks regeneration milestone
A MURAL which celebrates a Glasgow community’s past and
present is helping residents look to the future. The artwork, inspired by Anderston’s young and old, is now a
fixture of Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association’s £50 million area
regeneration.
present is helping residents look to the future. The artwork, inspired by Anderston’s young and old, is now a
fixture of Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association’s £50 million area
regeneration.
The Glasgow School of Art (the GSA) was given a budget of £15,000
for a mural to mark the completion of the regeneration project’s third phase. Third-year architecture students used the memories and
stories of residents to create the unique artwork unveiled today (Friday 4 December 2015).
for a mural to mark the completion of the regeneration project’s third phase. Third-year architecture students used the memories and
stories of residents to create the unique artwork unveiled today (Friday 4 December 2015).
GSA tutor Nick Walker, of Collective Architecture, helped
guide the process to its conclusion.
guide the process to its conclusion.
Nick said: “The students are thrilled with the outcome of a project
many months in the planning.
many months in the planning.
“The finished mural is testament to the group’s hard work in
researching, consulting and ultimately designing an artwork that embodies
Anderston’s past, present and future.”
researching, consulting and ultimately designing an artwork that embodies
Anderston’s past, present and future.”
Ten students from the GSA’s Mackintosh School of Architecture
ran creative workshops to get inspiration from all age groups. Cranstonhill
Nursery School, Anderston Primary School, St Patrick’s Primary School, Glasgow
Gaelic School, Anderston Youth Café and Anderston Kelvingrove Church lunch club
all influenced the final design.
ran creative workshops to get inspiration from all age groups. Cranstonhill
Nursery School, Anderston Primary School, St Patrick’s Primary School, Glasgow
Gaelic School, Anderston Youth Café and Anderston Kelvingrove Church lunch club
all influenced the final design.
GSA student Quyen Phan said: “At every workshop it was
abundantly clear how proud residents are of Anderston. The mural attempts to
capture the pride evident in each generation.”
abundantly clear how proud residents are of Anderston. The mural attempts to
capture the pride evident in each generation.”
The mural spells ‘ANDERSTON’ in individual, 60cm high, steel
framed letters. Each letter is filled with materials relevant to the area. The
‘A’ includes small boats suspended in resin to acknowledge the historical
importance of shipbuilding and the docks to Anderston. The ‘E’ and ‘S’ contain
collages of pupils’ drawings which depict what Anderston means to them.
framed letters. Each letter is filled with materials relevant to the area. The
‘A’ includes small boats suspended in resin to acknowledge the historical
importance of shipbuilding and the docks to Anderston. The ‘E’ and ‘S’ contain
collages of pupils’ drawings which depict what Anderston means to them.
Cranstonhill Nursery School head teacher Kay Groves said:
“The students spent a day with us and the children loved every minute.
“The students spent a day with us and the children loved every minute.
“Their enthusiasm when decorating the individual letters of ‘Anderston’
was infectious – it certainly fed their imagination. It is great to see the
finished mural and to know the nursery played a part in it.”
was infectious – it certainly fed their imagination. It is great to see the
finished mural and to know the nursery played a part in it.”
The mural is fixed to a wall in the square between William
Street and St Vincent Street, making this community space more attractive.
Street and St Vincent Street, making this community space more attractive.
Gordon Laurie, director – Sanctuary in Scotland, said: “This
wonderful artwork is a welcome addition to our award-winning regeneration
project.
wonderful artwork is a welcome addition to our award-winning regeneration
project.
“We are delighted the students consulted Anderston residents
and used their work in the final design.”
and used their work in the final design.”
A crowd gathered to see the mural formally unveiled by Glasgow
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty.
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty.
Ms Docherty said: “It’s a privilege to witness the wonderful
work you have helped create.
work you have helped create.
“The mural is an exciting creative collaboration that we can all
enjoy for decades to come.”
enjoy for decades to come.”
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About
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Established in 1969, Sanctuary Group is responsible for the provision of social housing,
care and management services across England and Scotland. It owns or operates more
than 100,000 units of accommodation and employs around 11,000 people.
care and management services across England and Scotland. It owns or operates more
than 100,000 units of accommodation and employs around 11,000 people.
The Group operates under a not-for-profit
umbrella, with surpluses reinvested into the provision of affordable housing,
the maintenance of existing properties, and the development of new services for
customers.
umbrella, with surpluses reinvested into the provision of affordable housing,
the maintenance of existing properties, and the development of new services for
customers.
Sanctuary is an exempt charity under the
Charities Act 1993 and is regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency.
Charities Act 1993 and is regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency.
Sanctuary
Scotland, a member of Sanctuary Group, was established in
1996 and was registered with Scottish Homes, now the Scottish Housing
Regulator, in 1998.
Scotland, a member of Sanctuary Group, was established in
1996 and was registered with Scottish Homes, now the Scottish Housing
Regulator, in 1998.
The Association – a registered charity –
operates in nine local authority areas in Scotland and owns over 2,900 homes.
operates in nine local authority areas in Scotland and owns over 2,900 homes.
For more information about
Sanctuary please contact Kevin Turner, PR and
Communications Manager (Scotland), on 07983 612734.
Sanctuary please contact Kevin Turner, PR and
Communications Manager (Scotland), on 07983 612734.