WORK STARTS ON AFFORDABLE HOMES IN GIRVAN

Architects Lawrence McPherson Associates have designed the six three apartment and one four apartment homes off Torcy Drive, which is adjacent to an estate recently developed by Wimpey Homes.

Featuring a contemporary exterior and designed to replicate the massing of the adjacent villas, the houses have also been carefully designed to maximise flexibility of use and are expected to be ready for occupation in Spring 2009.  Building work is being undertaken by building contractor J D Thomson and Son.

Steve McGhee, Partner with Lawrence McPherson Associates, said: "These properties have been designed with large energy efficient south facing windows to maximise natural daylight and create a pleasant living space within the public rooms."

"The layout of the ground floor is adaptable and enables future alteration if the resident becomes wheelchair bound or infirm.  The floor plan can be adapted to meet their specific needs thus reducing the need for them to move to alternative accommodation."

Lawrence McPherson Associates have also recently completed 26 Newbuild flats at North Shore Lane, Troon for Ayrshire Housing.

Ayrshire Housing is one of Ayrshire's leading housing associations with a stock of 1,200 homes and an active development programme.  It was formed in 2003 following the merger of South Ayrshire Homes and Carrick Housing Association Ltd.

Founded in 1994, Lawrence McPherson Associates is the largest architectural and town planning practice in Ayrshire and has recently opened an office in the Musselburgh.  The company has grown by 50% over the past four years thanks to major clients like Whitbread plc, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Shire Housing Association, Ayrshire Housing and Stewart Milne Holdings.

The Practice enjoys Investors in People status and positively encourages and facilitates the attainment of additional skills and qualifications by members of staff.  The Practice is also currently recruiting staff for its development programme and encourages fresh talent to join the firm during this period of expansion.

Published: 21 Nov 2008, 16:24