A public session has been launched to assist determine if Cumbernauld’s much-maligned city centre construction must be designated as a listed constructing.
Members of the general public are being requested by Historic Atmosphere Scotland (HES) to share their views on the “megastructure” within the North Lanarkshire city which was constructed from 1963 to 1972.
The multi-use single construction included retailers, workplaces, civic buildings, a bus station, resort and flats. On the time of its development, it received recognition as an impressive instance of city centre planning and fashionable innovation.
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Nonetheless, in more moderen years the constructing divided opinion and has been altered extensively.
There's a proposal to regenerate the positioning to offer a multi-purpose city hub and different group and industrial developments.
Though not broadly beloved the present constructing does have admirers in architectural historians and followers of brutalist structure for instance, and there are a selection of residents residing regionally who're in favour of retaining the construction throughout the city centre.
And the appliance for the constructing to be designated as listed got here from a neighborhood resident.
Anybody can suggest a constructing for itemizing, and all designation functions are researched and assessed by a devoted crew.
There does nevertheless look like an amazing desire for the redevelopment of Cumbernauld City Centre and the constructing’s demolition which they assume would enhance Cumbernauld’s poor repute, which is commonly unfairly levelled on the total city slightly than simply its centre.
HES lists buildings of particular architectural or historic curiosity and is now looking for views from the general public on whether or not or not they assume the constructing in Cumbernauld suits into these classes, in addition to any additional data which is able to improve understanding of the constructing’s significance.
Dara Parsons, Head of Designations at HES, stated: “Itemizing is a means of recognising and celebrating our most necessary constructed heritage, and making certain its significance is taken into consideration in future selections.
“Earlier than we attain a call within the case of Cumbernauld City Centre, we’re eager that as a part of this course of individuals have a possibility to have their say on whether or not they assume this constructing is of particular historic or architectural curiosity.
"We might encourage anybody with an curiosity within the constructing, or with data that can assist us to additional perceive its significance, to participate in our session.”
The session will run till Sunday, June 12 and will be accessed through the HES web site.
A Fb web page has additionally been created in opposition of the itemizing bid.
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