Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited - Rhu Marina, Scotland

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd operates in excess of 950 stores, of which over 400 are small format Sainsbury's Local convenience stores'. The Sainsbury's brand is built upon a heritage of providing customers with healthy, safe, fresh and tasty food. Quality and fair prices go hand-in-hand with a responsible approach to business.
Project Description:
Early design proposals for the redevelopment of an old marina situated along the River Clyde in Scotland. The designs comprised plans for an essentially residential mixed-use development, within which Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited showed an interest in an A-class retail unit. Arc were involved in full building/scheme design, which has been viewed favourably by local planners so far.
Key Challenges:
- Materials chosen are sensitive to local area.
- Designing within financial restraints.