Degree Show 2023
Menu
MSA Stage 3 School of Architecture

Calum Paterson (He/Him)

My third year project the ‘Sighthill Urban Food Exchange’ explores two of my main architectural interests; the social impact of architectural design on bettering lives and enhancing communities; furthermore, architectural history’s rooted importance in culture and placemaking.

I am also passionate about the role of social research within architecture.

Contact
Calumpat11@gmail.com
C.Paterson1@student.gsa.ac.uk
Linkedin
Projects
Sighthill Urban Food Exchange

Sighthill Urban Food Exchange

The UFEX is a new typology of building aiming to revive the canal as a bio-diverse and low carbon means of transport for fresh food directly into the city and facilitate community exchange. Designed for a low-carbon future aiming to compliment the residential transformation of the Sighthill canal neighbourhood in Glasgow.

The right to a healthy life should be universal and the UFEX aims to provide a stage for this; this belief, the canal’s heritage and goals for a a low carbon future have steered the design of the UFEX at Sighthill hoping to provide a new landmark for the city.

Early Part-Diagram Sketches

Key to the design was creating a feeling of connection throughout the building and allowing natural light to fill the UFEX.
1 of 10

Close

Context Research

Seeking to revive the industrial heritage of the canal, the UFEX has a clear sense of place and local culture.
2 of 10

Close

Location Plan

Highlighting the now erased industrial landmarks of the Canal in Glasgow. Sighthill sits at the terminus of the canal.
3 of 10

Close

Site Plan

The UFEX has the opportunity to utilise the existing suds pond to the south and respond to the canal vista to the north creating a light footprint for the design that is accessible from all levels.
4 of 10

Close

South Approach

Seeking the revive activity on the canal the UFEX acts a modern landmark with an ode to the past.
5 of 10

Close

East Approach

The UFEX responds to its context and should feel like a welcoming space for all.
6 of 10

Close

Canalside Access

The multi-functional facade allows for easy loading from the canal and for larger open markets under a protected canopy.
7 of 10

Close

Evening Section

The UFEX is used all day round and the accommodation at the top is designed to feel excluded and more intimate than public spaces below.
8 of 10

Close

Communal Living Area - Internal View

Above the public areas the accommodation feels light and intimate.
9 of 10

Close

Perspective Section

Illustrating the stacked uses of the Food Exchange and Community Centre. Making the most of the site and canal access.
10 of 10

Close