THE site of one of Edinburgh’s original tram depots is on track to become a housing development.
Construction is underway at Square & Crescent’s Henderson Place project, which will bring 42 new homes to the previous Silvermills Tram Depot site in the New Town.
Bordering Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, the development located between Stockbridge and Canonmills will comprise of a mix of homes – from studio flats to four-bed apartments.
Multi-level biodiverse roofs will add greenery and contrast to the use of traditional red brick and building techniques. ‘Striking’ ironmongery helps reflect the character of the surrounding area, which includes the neighbouring former Royal London office building on Henderson Row, the last remaining portion of the former depot.
Euan Marshall, co-founder and joint MD at Square & Crescent, said, “There is a real responsibility in bringing forward a new build development in such a prominent and historically significant location. We’ve worked with our architecture partners to create something that we believe will be a fitting next chapter – and nods to the past use of the site while bringing in highly contemporary touches.
“The green roof spaces should add a further point of interest and they reflect the low carbon building techniques and sustainability at the core of this project.”
In the late 80s, the original depot building was demolished and transformed into office blocks, which will now be replaced.
Reaching a five-storey high point, the dynamic development will feature private terraces and balconies, as well as private patios on some of the ground floor properties.
Simon Cook, co-founder and joint MD, added, “The site certainly has a rich history and that has been at the forefront of our minds throughout. The use of materials like traditional red brick with a precast stringer aims to preserve as much of that history as possible while adding a visually impressive building to the area. As we continue work on the project, we’re looking forward to bringing a broad mix of high-quality homes to the market, in a fantastic area.”
