wylieshanks architects - Projects: Public Authorities

The practice was listed on the Consultants Register within the Department of the Environment (Registration Number CONREG 2257) and now with Construction Line (registration no. 10888).


In 1937 the firm was involved in the setting up of Scottish Industrial Estates, which spearheaded the Government's Industrial building programme in Scotland following the depression years.  From then until 1978 the senior partner of the firm was Chief Consultant to that organisation which after several changes of name was absorbed into the Scottish Development Agency in 1975.  This meant that the practice played a lead role in most of the industrial development that took place in Scotland during these forty-one years.  From 1978 the firm continued to provide architectural service to Scottish Development Agency outwith the role of Chief Consultants. SDA ceased to exist in 1991 with the formation of Scottish Enterprise.


The various education projects, which the firm has been involved in, provided the opportunity of developing associations with the Scottish Education Department.


The Scottish Tourist Board have featured in recent studies where the firm was involved as architectural consultants and there have been negotiations with that organisation in connection with grant aid to Tourist projects.

Projects in Inverness include works for Northern Joint Police Board (Northern Constabulary) and Highland Council.

Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Athletics facility, Kilmarnock.
East Ayrshire Council.
£5million
2011
Running track and clubhouse building.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Framework appointment.
Inverclyde Council.
£various
2009/2010
Panel of architects appointment
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Crosshouse Resource CentreCrosshouse Resource Centre.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
£1.8m
2007/08
New build health centre and local authority library to provide integrated community facility. Joint venture with North Ayrshire Council.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Largs Area Resource CentreLargs Area Centre.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
£3.4m
2007/08
Extension of existing Day Hospital and reuse of existing listed Brooksby House to form integrated healthcare and social work facility for the community. Joint venture with South Ayrshire Council.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Conversion of Govan Police StationConversion of Govan Police Station.
Govan Initiative/Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency.
£3,1m
2006/08
Conversion of listed building to form community offices and restore fabric. Various `blue sky` proposals followed by reduced scheme to suit grant availability. Joint project with Glasgow City Council.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
New Force Headquarters, Perth Road, InvernessNew Force Headquarters, Perth Road, Inverness.
Northern Joint Police Board (Northern Constabulary).
£4,5M
Completed in phases, 1999
Force Headquarters building, including offices, C.I.D, garages and stores, fitness suite, restaurant and museum. Phased to suit demolition of former Headquarters on same site.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
New Area Command Headquarters, Longman, InvernessNew Area Command Headquarters, Longman, Inverness.
Northern Joint Police Board (Northern Constabulary).
£4,5m
Completed 1998
Area Command Headquarters for Northern Constabulary including offices, cell block, Control Centre, identity/interview suite and dog kennels.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Town Centre C.C.T.V. installation.
Highland Council.
£40,000
Completed 1998
Integration of town centre C.C.T.V. system with New Area Command Headquarters, including Control Room design and fit-out.
Job Title
Client
Value
Timescale
Description
Stornoway Ferry TerminalStornoway Ferry Terminal.
Stornoway Pier & Harbour Commission.
£1m
Completed Spring 1997
New public concourse and ticket office building as part of pier redevelopment.

 


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