Timber frames supplied for affordable apartments, Aberdeen
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Summary
Robertson Timber Engineering successfully designed, manufactured, and erected 138 units for a major client on the site of the former St Machar primary school.
The project included the timber frame construction of five-story apartments across four blocks, with each block featuring between 20 to 49 apartments. Utilizing timber frame construction, our team ensured timely delivery to the site by manufacturing the units at our Elgin factory. The apartments were built with factory-made cassette floors, showcasing our commitment to quality and efficiency in every aspect of the project.
Helping to meet the demand for affordable housing in Aberdeen
Robertson delivered 138 affordable homes at St Machar Road in Aberdeen, an £18.6 million housing development. A further £4.5m phase is also scheduled, which will provide an additional 34 flats.
In partnership with Hillcrest Housing Association, the project delivers a total of 172 high-quality new apartments for social rent and 35 for mid-market rent. It supports Aberdeen's affordable housing aims and was funded through a Scottish Government grant.
Developing an industrial site
The site – a disused industrial yard – made this an ambitious development. The accommodation comprises four five-storey blocks and one six-storey block, each with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats, along with associated car parking and landscaping, improving a redundant site adjacent to existing housing. The sensitive design from architects Halliday Fraser Munro offers strong street frontages to screen homes from neighbouring industrial land, and private south-facing courtyards.
