Opfer Logan Architects were commissioned by Arnold Clark Automobiles to design and oversee the construction of their new Hyundai Motorcar Complex in Dennistoun, Glasgow. This building is the UK’s largest Hyundai showroom and first of type using the manufacturer’s new international corporate identity.
The complex urban site required a unique layout and the building was designed to provide a display frontage to Alexandra Parade and also the M8 Motorway. The change in level across the site lead to a design solution which organised the building over three levels. Internally, the building is grouped around a central glazed triple volume Atrium space which offers views across from all levels.
The brief required the complex to have a full suite of management and staff offices, showroom display spaces, parts and service departments including valet and car wash facilities. The building has both passenger and vehicular lifts and customers are welcome to view cars on display over all three levels.
INDIAN STREET FOOD RESTAURANT
Internal alterations and bespoke fit out. In collaboration with Four-By-Two, Ciaran Globel & Conzo Throb.
Photography by Susie Lowe
OFFICES
Listed building refurbished to house the offices of OLA. Reception and meeting spaces are divided from the drawing office by use of inhabited wall and glass infills. Existing glazed brickwork has been restored and complement the clean contemporary interior. See more at www.cubiestreet.com
OLA takes immense pride in our longstanding relationship with Starbucks and their franchisee partners, on a range of project types from fit-outs, converting existing buildings and new build drive-thru sites.
TRAINING CENTRE
A new purpose built training centre for the Glasgow Training Group who provide a wide range of training courses from automotive repair to IT and Health & Safety. To cater for this, the building is split into two parts – IT training and technical training.
The building also has a multifunctional foyer/cafe area which can be adapted from individual seminar rooms to large open plan space for special events.
OFFICES & LABORATORY
Purpose built premises located within a Science Park for a BioSciences company consisting of specialist climate controlled laboratories, offices and a double volume canteen which is used as a social gathering space.
The design involved close co-ordination with the client to provide very specific environments required for their business.
CAR SHOWROOM
Opfer Logan Architects were commissioned to design a new Regional Automotive Complex. The building floor plate is 6670m2 comprising car showroom, cafe, service department, parts department, valet department, staff facilities and offices. The project successfully addressed sustainable design issues including a substantial ground source heat pump installation to heat and cool the main showroom space together with rainwater harvesting for all non-potable water usage.
Awards Winning Project:
The project was declared Winner in its category for Sustainable Development in the Staffordshire Building Excellence Awards 2009
CARE HOME
Alteration, extensions and conversion of a traditional farm-house building to provide a high quality residential care home for up to six children with individual en-suite bedrooms, general living facilities, conservatory and staff office.
An inventive design was required to respect the rural character of this property whilst providing a high quality modern solution.
Opfer Logan Architects were commissioned by Arnold Clark Automobiles to design and oversee the construction of the Group's new Office Headquarters and Car Showroom Complex at Hillington in Glasgow. The building accommodates 500 staff who are catered for on-site at The Hub, a purpose designed and fully equipped franchised kitchen and Café facility. The result is a state-of-the-art bespoke office complex which properly fulfils the client’s requirements. The commission also included the design and construction of Arnold Clark’s Flagship Renault Showroom which is the largest in the UK. This is a stand-alone facility with full suite offices and is linked via main reception foyer.
Site Area: 4.4ha
Gross internal floor area: 10,220m2 (110,007 sq ft).
Gross internal floor area (Offices): 7,223m2 (77,748 sq ft).
Gross internal floor area (Car Showroom and Departments): 2,997m2 (32,259 sq ft).
Procurement: Traditional contract with full Design Team and Architect as lead consultant. An enabling contract was let as a pre-phase to carry out demolition works, site clearance and to establish the presence of any problems arising from ground conditions. Thereafter, the main project was competitively tendered and then converted into a Maximum Guaranteed Price Contract following negotiations with the successful tenderer.
Contract Value: £12m