Reg.Nr. GB/C/6-1979

Castle Street Redevelopment, Fraserburgh

Integration of new buildings in a historic urban waterfront district of Fraserburgh. Comprehensive redevelopment on the understanding that the proposals recreate the character, scale and texture of the existing buildings and integrate sympathetically with the traditional ...
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Project details

Title:Castle Street Redevelopment, Fraserburgh
Entr. year: 1979
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Urban waterfront area
Actual use:Historic urban waterfront with an appropriate infrastructure and a resident population
Architect / Proj.leader: Baxter, Clark & Paul, Architects (Aberdeen - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the comprehensive redevelopment of the town centre in harmony with the character, scale and texture of existing buildings"
GPS:57°41'37.4"N 2°0'13.1"W

Description:
Integration of new buildings in a historic urban waterfront district of Fraserburgh. Comprehensive redevelopment on the understanding that the proposals recreate the character, scale and texture of the existing buildings and integrate sympathetically with the traditional buildings. Closely knit series of courts and lanes, the site overlooking the harbour.