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Pollok Stables Summary Design Report

Design Report - Pollok Stables Courtyard Collective Architecture p2

This report has been produced with the generous support of Glasgow City Council, a Resilient Heritage grant from the Her-itage Lottery Fund and with a Project Viability Grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund.

This document is a summary of work carried out by Collective Architecture as part of a feasibility study for the future use of the A-listed Pollok Stables and Old Courtyard complex of buildings. The diagrams and drawings are to be read alongside the Project Viability Report produced by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.

Prepared by Collective ArchitectureMarch 2018


Vision collage presented at Consultation Event December 2017


The diagram opposite shows the main vehicular and pedestrian / cycle routes through Pollok Park.

The main vehicle entrance to the Park is from Pollokshaws Road, this provides access to the Burrell Collection Car Park, Poloc Cricket Club and the Police Dog Branch. The nearest car park to the Stables is the riverside car park which is located to the West of Pollok House. This is currently connected to the Pollokshaws Road entrance, however it is understood that the Burrell Renaissance Project is proposing to restrict access to the Riverside car park and Pollok House from this direction. This would mean that the only public vehicular access to the Riverside car park and Pollok House would be via Lochinch Road.

Vehicular access from the west through the courtyard itself is currently closed off due to structural issues. Access for park employees and service vehicles is currently provided on a temporary basis via the Police Dog Unit compound from the East.

Proposals for the Stables and Old Courtyard must consider that vehicle access and car parking is limited, unless access from the East can be improved to create a permanent route.

Wider Context


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Pollok Stables and Courtyard

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Vehicle Access through courtyard currently closed due to structural issues

Riverside Car Park

Current Vehicle Access proposed to be restricted as part of Burrell Renaissance Plans

Lochinch Road:Narrow road with speed bumps throughout

Current temporary vehicle accessto stables via Police Dog Branch Yard


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Services and Plant

1. Switch Room2. Hydroelectric turbine (providing power to Pollok House)

Workshops for craftspeople / wood workers

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1. Offices2. Storage

Rented residential accommodation (long term)

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Services and Plant

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1. Sawmill occupied by wood carver

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Developing a Brief

Using information gathered from consultation sessions and business plan discussions, a brief was developed.

The table opposite outlines suggested programmatic elements of the buildings and their requirements. The first part of the table lists the key users / programmatic requirements identified from the business case and consultations. The second half lists other potential tenants identified as supplementary to the key elements of the programme. Those highlighted in yellow were considered to be most suitable in terms of consultation response and business plan.

In addition to programmatic requirements, development of the stables should adhere to the following guiding principles for future development.

1. Create good barrier free accessibility whilst following good conservation practice2. Implement a discreet but effective way-finding strategy. 3. Maximise flexibility to allow for a range of tenants that may change over time. 4. Effectively manage servicing and vehicle access.


Function / user Accommodation Area required Environmental req. Suitability of Space Available

Horse Stabling (Based on requirements of current users)

4-6 Horse boxes Minimum size for large horse - 12’ x 14’

Good ventilation and headroom. Hand wash facilities. Separate drainage / septic tank may be required.

Harness Room Heated

Feed store Current size - 16m2 Dry and vermin free, access for hay delivery

Staff room Space for eating / hand wash

Space for displaying heritage items size tbc. Some items can be incorporated into interpretation centre. Large cart to display.

Visitor Centre / Park Hub Interpretation Centre / exhibition 40-80m2 Barrier free access. Well signposted.

Education / workshop space 30m2 30 people - Barrier free access

Event / conference space(optional?)

60-90m2 Event space for 60 people - Barrier free access, ability to blackout.

Toilets 1 x accessible toilet, separate male and female toilets. Baby changing.

35m2 Vandal proof.

Sandwich bar / cafe Cafe serving hot drinks / sandwiches. 30m2 Outdoor seating, aimed at ‘muddy boots’ park users, dog walkers.

Ground floor units to north of courtyard suitable

Bin store 6m2

Food prep area and storage 15m2 Ventilation and extract requirements. Restrictions on ventilation extracts may limit to basic food prep.

Woodland Kindergarten Space for 48-60 children, in one room or split between two

minimum size 60m2 ideally 120m2 overall

Accessible, ideally ground floor, safe access, handwashing facilities. Open plan spaces preferred.

Cellular spaces within the courtyard complex restrict natural surveillance of nursery areas.Former laundry or visitor centre building most suitable in terms of spatial requirements and security. Access requirements and parking for child drop-off may be problematic.

Childrens Toilets 10-15m2

Staff toilets 2m2

Accessible toilet 5m2

Office Space 10-15m2 Adjacent to playroom.

Microbrewery Specific to brewery type 30-120m2 Drainage requirements, High ceiling heights, Flues and vents required. Large M&E requirements. Forklift access.

Requirement for M&E/ flues and vents an issue for conservation of elevations. Upgrading of internal stairs to meet non-domestic regs.

Training Kitchen Open workshop space, suitable for 8-10 participants. 40m2 Ventilation for cooking equipment. Extract flues. Will vary depending on type of cookery school.

Requirement for M&E/ flues and vents an issue for conservation of elevations. Connection to kitchen garden.

Workshop space for crafts / Cookery Demonstration i.e.Baking

Open workshop space, suitable for 10-20 participants.

40m2 Good natural light, open space Various ground floor spaces suitable.

Galgael Sawmill 100m2 Existing sawmill space highly suitable.

Varnishing and finishing room In separate unit, requires ventilation Requirement for M&E/flues and vents an issue for conservation of elevations.

Artist Studios Various sizes depending on type of artist / maker 12 - 40m2 Low spec finish, good natural light (ideally from north / rooflights) - high spec lighting required in some areas.

Low levels of natural light in some units, introduction of rooflights may be a conservation issue in some areas. Upgrading of internal stairs to meet non-domestic regs.

Gift Shop / Retail space for Galgael / Artists

Retail space 20m2 Good Natural Light, high footfall Ground floor units in courtyard have high footfall, potential to host makers markets in courtyard. Lack of window display space will require consideration into wayfinding strategy.

Holiday Lets Self catering units 30-60m2 Robust internal finish specification. Existing courtyard building layouts suitable for private holiday lets. Minimal changes to layout required.

Bunkhouse accommodation Shared dormitories Varies according to size of group. Onerous fire regulations, robust spec. Additional fire escapes may be required - issue with preserving elevations.

Rentable Office space 12-40m2 High spec finish Various upper floor units suitable. Low levels of natural light in some units, introduction of rooflights may be a conservation issue in some areas. Upgrading of internal stairs to meet non-domestic regs. Commercial tenants likely to require additional parking for clients.

Staff offices 12-30m2

Proposed Primary Building Uses Proposed Secondary Building Uses


The diagram opposite shows how the suggested programme could be best arranged within the building complex.

Horses / Livestock AttractionThe existing stabling areas (although not the original location) are well situated for visitor interaction and animal welfare. It is proposed that the stabling area remains in this part of the building, however the stables are internally reconfigured according to the needs of the proposed livestock.

CafeSeveral options for the location of the cafe have been considered, including the South West corner to create a visual connection and potential outdoor seating adjacent to the entrance. The preferred location for the cafe is the North East corner, providing an opportunity for outdoor seating in the sunniest part of the courtyard. A two storey cafe in this location can take advantage of direct access to the Pollok House kitchen garden to the North and the pedestrian access through the North West Corner.

Visitor Centre and EventsThe current park visitor centre provides a large open plan single storey space however suffers from a lack of visibility. This space would be better suited to providing an events space within close proximity to a new Visitor Centre facing into the courtyard. This location allows the visitor centre to potentially incorporate the original stables if restored.

Visitor FacilitiesPublic toilets and Gift shop should be situated at ground floor, close to visitor centre or cafe where possible.

Ancillary buildingsThe Sawmill and Hen-house make an ideal cluster of workshop spaces for furniture makers and craftspeople who will benefit from the footfall of visitors. Due to the space required, the laundry building provides an ideal location for the woodland kindergarten, with potential space to expand if required.

Upper Floors.The upper floors to the west of the courtyard are suggested as artist studios and small scale workspaces. The scale and domestic nature of the buildings limits the size of accommodation provided. With the addition of roof-lights, these areas of the building would be most suited to small scale artist studios (jewellers, dressmakers, small scale crafts etc) and small scale workspaces.

Layout Development


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LIVESTOCK ATTRACTION: Improved accomodation for livestock

CAFE: dog walker friendly, takeaway coffees and snacks

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1. Visitor Centre2. Historic Stables / Education Room / Demonstration area3. Event Space4. Cart / Historic equipment display

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1. Gift Shop2. Studio Administration Offices 3. Shared Kitchen / sink facilities4. Studio 2a 5. Studio 3a6. Kindergarten7. Potential future 75m2 extension for additional playroom

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1. Cafe 2. Cafe back of house3. Public Toilets

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Services and Plant

1. Switch Room2. Hydroelectric turbine


1. Sawmill 2. Office3. Workshop / Showroom4. Furniture Workshop / showroom (2 levels)

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1. Gift Shop2. Studio Administration Offices 3. Shared Kitchen / sink facilities4. Studio 2a 5. Studio 3a6. Kindergarten7. Potential future 75m2 extension for additional playroom

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1. Cafe 2. Cafe back of house3. Public Toilets

77m2

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Services and Plant

1. Switch Room2. Hydroelectric turbine


1. Sawmill 2. Office3. Workshop / Showroom4. Furniture Workshop / showroom (2 levels)

145m2

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Suggested Building Uses

Proposed Ground Floor Layout

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Proposed Upper Floor Layout

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1. Horse stables increased in size and orientation to face out towards courtyard. New heritage style horse boxes, new sliding doors. Improving horse welfare and visitor experience.

2. Existing visitor centre ceiling removed and opened up to expose roof rafters and roof lights.

3. Large glazed opening into event space.

4. Internal stairs to South West corner blocks reconfigured to improve escape distances and maximise lettable space.

5. Interior of the Visitor Stables preserved.

6. New access at rear direct to upper floor studios.

7. A means of external escape may be required to the upper studios due to the internal escape distances. Any detailed proposals should consider an alternative fire strategy to avoid unecessary external alterations to the north elevations which is identified as an item of Outstanding significance in the accompanying conservation narrative.

8. Original entrance in pend reopened. Existing door into courtyard (negative significance) blocked up. Note this may require reconfiguring of internal stair.

9. Existing wheelchair ramp to south elevation (negative signficance) removed, new wheelchair access and fire exit provided to East elevation from existing window opening.

Key Interventions

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1. Horse stables increased in size and orientation to face out towards courtyard. New heritage style horse boxes, new sliding doors. Improving horse welfare and visitor experience.

2. Existing visitor centre ceiling removed and opened up to expose roof rafters and roof lights.

3. Large glazed opening into event space.

4. Internal stairs to South West corner blocks reconfigured to improve escape distances and maximise lettable space.

5. Interior of the Visitor Stables preserved.

6. New access at rear direct to upper floor studios.

7. A means of external escape may be required to the upper studios due to the internal escape distances. Any detailed proposals should consider an alternative fire strategy to avoid unecessary external alterations to the north elevations which is identified as an item of Outstanding significance in the accompanying conservation narrative.

8. Original entrance in pend reopened. Existing door into courtyard (negative significance) blocked up. Note this may require reconfiguring of internal stair.

9. Existing wheelchair ramp to south elevation (negative signficance) removed, new wheelchair access and fire exit provided to East elevation from existing window opening.

Key Interventions

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Cafe Elevation / Section through stables

Section Through Cafe / Elevation of Stables

Level Access created at entrance

New frontage to Stabling area, replacing roller shutters.

Large opening to event space to create better visual connection.

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Upper Level Entrance to Cafe Enlarged openings for access to upper studios / fire escape

Rooflights to maximise natural light to studios

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