Plans submitted for new housing for young care leavers in Glasgow

Glasgow-based architect O’DonnellBrown has submitted plans for new homes for young care leavers in Maryhill on behalf of UK charity Barnardo’s.

Plans submitted for new housing for young care leavers in Glasgow

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The practice won a competition last year to design the purpose-built accommodation that addresses the needs of young people.

Part of the charities Gap Homes initiative, the homes will offer a supportive environment for residents to gain life skills and independence who would otherwise be at risk of homelessness.



Plans submitted for new housing for young care leavers in Glasgow

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The proposed design for utilises timber kit construction and comprises four purpose-built one-bedroom homes and one two-bedroom home for staff. Barnardo’s, working with Glasgow City Council Continuing Care and Social Work, has identified the need for small-scale, self-contained accommodation for young people who require on-site support to make the first steps towards living more independently when leaving the care system.

The Gap Homes cluster model is designed to offer some of the benefits of a family home, such as shared social space, shared meals and individualised, 24-hour support. The design concept emerged from themes of boundary, enclosure, and community, and aspires to give residents a feeling of prospect and refuge.

Plans submitted for new housing for young care leavers in Glasgow

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O’DonnellBrown and Barnardo’s are currently collaborating on Strathclyde Country Park outdoor shelter, which is now on site.


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