Netherholm Community Hall

Developed as part of a wider regeneration programme, the new community facility sits alongside 22 new homes delivered by Thenue Housing Association in the Holmbyre area of Castlemilk. The project responded to a shortage of local community space following the closure of a former school and its redevelopment for housing.

Community consultation played a central role in shaping the brief. Local residents identified the need for a building capable of supporting events, clubs and training programmes, as well as providing the potential for future early years provision. The resulting layout centres on a large multi-purpose hall which can be subdivided to accommodate different activities at the same time, supported by dedicated IT and media rooms.

Architecturally, the hall was developed as part of the new residential setting rather than as a standalone civic building. Light grey masonry relates directly to the surrounding housing, while composite slate wraps from the roof onto the gable elevations. Against the lighter brickwork, this darker material helps define the double-gabled street frontage and gives the hall its own identity within the wider development.

Energy performance was considered as part of the building fabric and servicing strategy, combining a well-insulated timber frame, high-performance windows and doors, and photovoltaic panels. Audio-visual technology was also integrated throughout to support the range of community and training uses envisaged for the building.

To the rear, the main hall opens directly onto a private garden. The external space can be subdivided to support future nursery provision, allowing the building and its surroundings to adapt as community needs evolve over time.