{"id":16136,"date":"2017-07-18T16:09:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T15:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=16136"},"modified":"2017-07-17T17:36:44","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T16:36:44","slug":"ihbc-cpd-boost-hes-on-saving-craigmillars-art-deco-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=16136","title":{"rendered":"IHBC CPD boost: HES on Saving Craigmillar\u2019s Art Deco heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has highlighted how investing a little time and effort in older buildings can help Scotland\u2019s communities.<\/h3>\n

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HES writes:<\/p>\n

If you regularly travel in and out of East Edinburgh, you may have noticed the ongoing renewal of Niddrie and Craigmillar \u2013 including new housing, shops and a library.\u00a0 But did you know we helped give two local 1930s developments a new lease of life?<\/p>\n

Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh, was built as Niddrie Marischal Intermediate School in 1936, the competition-winning design by architects Reid & Forbes used Art-Deco detailing on the tower. The design is said to have been influenced by American Indian motifs used by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Category B listed, H-plan school, was built to \u2018open air\u2019 principles. It had north and south facing classroom blocks to aid air flow, and massive horizontal windows maximising daylight.<\/p>\n

Following the school\u2019s closure the building served as start-up business units, providing welcome employment opportunities for locals.\u00a0 More recently, the building suffered from ageing services and general deterioration.\u00a0 The condition of the rusting steel windows became dangerous and much of the building was unusable, with fewer tenants paying for its upkeep. Its repair costs saw the owners, the City of Edinburgh Council, investigate other options for the building, including demolition.\u00a0 However, we urged a conservation-based approach and worked closely with the Council to bring the building back into use. HES supported the Council\u2019s successful bid to the Scottish Government for \u00a31.9M, and provided our own Building Repair Grant of \u00a3478,878. The works, finished this year, have upgraded services and insulation with new double-glazed steel windows replicating original patterns.\u00a0 This has allowed the Castlebrae to return to full occupancy and financial independence, safeguarding its future.<\/p>\n

The White House, Niddrie Mains Road was designed in 1935 by architect William Innes Thomson.\u00a0 The owner\u2019s 15 year old daughter persuaded her to adopt a moderne design for the Roadhouse, and it was immediately popular as it was one of the few licensed premises, and amenities, amongst the significant new council housing of Niddrie Mains and Craigmillar.<\/p>\n

Closed around the year 2000, the Category B listed building suffered a series of damaging fires that resulted in the loss of its skittle alley. Acquired by PARC Craigmillar, they realised the building\u2019s significance to the area, applying for a Historic Scotland grant in late 2007.\u00a0 Due to its condition, we urged its restoration at an earlier stage than planned in the overall area Masterplan, and the Council agreed. In 2010-11, Smith Scott Mullan architects undertook an exemplar repair and restoration utilising Thomson\u2019s original drawings.\u00a0 The \u00a31.85M scheme was funded by the Scottish Government, PARC Craigmillar and HES \u2013 we contributed a Building Repair grant of \u00a3151K. The White House building now serves various community uses, including a popular healthy eating caf\u00e9, offices and function spaces. The White House Kitchen in particular is seen as a key symbol of the ongoing regeneration of Craigmillar.<\/p>\n

At only 80 years old, these important modern movement buildings continue to offer much to the local community, which is why we supported their repair and reuse. Inspired to apply for funding to rejuvenate a local building near you? Learn how to apply for a Historic Environment Repair Grant.<\/p>\n

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