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Gordon Murray and Alan Dunlop architects are delighted to announce that their £70 million project for Kippax Ltd/ Dandara Ltd at Glasgow Harbour Phase II has been granted planning approval. The proposals for 770 apartments on the north edge of the Clyde is a continuation of the £1bn Glasgow Harbour Development and is situated in the area that once contained the Meadowside Granaries.

Five residential towers from 14 to 22 storeys are arranged to allow all residents views to the river and take advantage of spectacular views from the site. "We have incorporated new squares, gardens and terraces and other substantial public realm improvements" said Gordon Murray. "The public spaces are further expanded by continuing a river walkway and the linear park. Without doubt, considerable effort has gone into these design proposals to ensure that we create a place of real significance and a community environment ; where people will enjoy living and working "

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In addition to creating a new frontage the river, the development responds on the north to Partickhill and the "grain" of this part of the city. Here their designs extend the tenement courtyard form of the west end, framing long vistas across the river towards the Ayrshire hills. "It is important that this connectivity is not lost " says Alan Dunlop. " therefore a series of more traditional blocks form a northern street edge, whilst permitting additional views and permeability."

The apartments on the north edge recognise the existing context established by phase one, with a general height of seven storeys. This responds to the nature and scale of the area whilst recognising the scale of the adjacent elements in Partickhill.

"We will be using high quality materials" adds Gordon Murray......" of copper , black granite and ceramic tiling and there will be 15 different types of apartments, incorporating external decks and new social spaces. All in all, it will be an exceptional place to live"