The penthouses worked very well as houses. The reason they were changed to office use was because the estates department wanted to close the centre overnight . Residential needs 24/7 access . Offices closed at 20.00
My goodness professor- assuming you don’t live here, it’s fine for you to advocate for its regeneration while you jump in your car and head home , no doubt to a leafy suburb. Let’s take lots of pictures and knock it down. Cumbernauld has grown and developed and deserves a better civic space
@matthewmckellar698 During my time working in CDC, all the designers were encouraged to live in the town by the deputy chief architect who lived with his family in Lochlea Road and latterly in the Village.
@@davidcook2468 not sure you made your point clearly- but noted . Although I’d say that the housing itself and the design isn’t the real issue. It’s the crumbling hulk in the centre of the town
People think Cumbernauld failed. It didn’t really. It housed people from the slum tenements of town centre when the town was getting torn down when motorways were getting built. Cumbernauld had indoor toilets and houses that weren’t mouse infested.
To say the penthouses 'did not work' is untrue. They were no good for families with children as there was no outside space, apart from the roof, but they were ideal for young people working in the area. Although they were expensive so you had to have a well paid job to afford to live in them. The interior design was remarkable - it was a time capsule of the 60s with open tread wood staircases, wooden ceilings and some wooden walls.
Is it true that Cumbernauld shuts on a Sunday ? Wouldn't surprise me in the least ! I noticed that you managed to get in a nice plug on the wall of the building for William Hill ..bookies to the housing schemes ! Nice piece of advertising ...
I lived. There from 19 to 40 was good for kids but when down quick when housees. Sold for 23grand.and landlords put teenagers from Glasgow in them houses could not sell remember six homes and mine up for sale the shops were good in the old days so glad i on a island now best thing i didfor me and kids 😂
So I disagree with it being busier as people didn’t have cars, they did. It was busier because it used to have decent shops. Mothercare, John Menzies, Halfords, boots, shoe shops, wimpy , scan … if there were decent shops it would still be busy
Car use has only increased over time here, just like the rest of Scotland. Maybe you are not old enough to remember, but having a car was a much bigger deal back in the day.
@@smoll.miniatures not true. I couldn’t buy a shirt from it in pre internet days. And it was a mess well before me austerity. It’s a horrible building, with rubbish shops. If you want to see a masterpiece, see the buildings in the west end of Glasgow, or Charing Cross Mansions. Cumbernauld town centre is of its time. It looks and feels like east Berlin.
good but misleading perspective. project was unfinished, mistaken, then demolished and redone at least twice not just with the antonine centre but before that at every point architectural heritage people have said it's an asset. we're at the point now where there just isn't enough to fawn over any more. it's like changing all the parts of a porsche and saying don't touch the novelty gear stick it's such an asset!.. it's about time the people of cumbernauld get attention of NLC after being passed around stirling, dunbartonshire glasgow
So I disagree with it being busier as people didn’t have cars, they did. It was busier because it used to have decent shops. Mothercare, John Menzies, Halfords, boots, shoe shops, wimpy , scan … if there were decent shops it would still be busy
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The scan bookshop was brilliant, so beautiful inside
Brilliant video
The penthouses worked very well as houses. The reason they were changed to office use was because the estates department wanted to close the centre overnight . Residential needs 24/7 access . Offices closed at 20.00
My goodness professor- assuming you don’t live here, it’s fine for you to advocate for its regeneration while you jump in your car and head home , no doubt to a leafy suburb.
Let’s take lots of pictures and knock it down. Cumbernauld has grown and developed and deserves a better civic space
@matthewmckellar698 During my time working in CDC, all the designers were encouraged to live in the town by the deputy chief architect who lived with his family in Lochlea Road and latterly in the Village.
@@davidcook2468 and your time was when? The cdc closed in 1997, 27 years ago ….
@matthewmckellar698 perhaps you miss the point that those charged with decisions really ought to work from a position of first hand experience.
@@davidcook2468 not sure you made your point clearly- but noted . Although I’d say that the housing itself and the design isn’t the real issue. It’s the crumbling hulk in the centre of the town
People think Cumbernauld failed. It didn’t really. It housed people from the slum tenements of town centre when the town was getting torn down when motorways were getting built. Cumbernauld had indoor toilets and houses that weren’t mouse infested.
Maybe if the airport next door stopped spraying the sky. Maybe it could be opened up and glorious again
Which one??
To say the penthouses 'did not work' is untrue.
They were no good for families with children as there was no outside space, apart from the roof, but they were ideal for young people working in the area. Although they were expensive so you had to have a well paid job to afford to live in them.
The interior design was remarkable - it was a time capsule of the 60s with open tread wood staircases, wooden ceilings and some wooden walls.
Is it true that Cumbernauld shuts on a Sunday ? Wouldn't surprise me in the least ! I noticed that you managed to get in a nice plug on the wall of the building for William Hill ..bookies to the housing schemes ! Nice piece of advertising ...
@@johncopeland3826 not true
I lived. There from 19 to 40 was good for kids but when down quick when housees. Sold for 23grand.and landlords put teenagers from Glasgow in them houses could not sell remember six homes and mine up for sale the shops were good in the old days so glad i on a island now best thing i didfor me and kids 😂
Is that a door(white paint)at top below (blue )....odd building...
So I disagree with it being busier as people didn’t have cars, they did. It was busier because it used to have decent shops. Mothercare, John Menzies, Halfords, boots, shoe shops, wimpy , scan … if there were decent shops it would still be busy
Car use has only increased over time here, just like the rest of Scotland. Maybe you are not old enough to remember, but having a car was a much bigger deal back in the day.
@@PAUL000F84 don’t disagree, but that’s not the reason for the town centre being busy. It had decent shops , it doesn’t now.
Needs to go. Times have changed.
It was a masterpiece. Austerity and online shopping was what made it fail, like every shopping centre.
@@smoll.miniatures not true. I couldn’t buy a shirt from it in pre internet days. And it was a mess well before me austerity.
It’s a horrible building, with rubbish shops. If you want to see a masterpiece, see the buildings in the west end of Glasgow, or Charing Cross Mansions. Cumbernauld town centre is of its time. It looks and feels like east Berlin.
good but misleading perspective. project was unfinished, mistaken, then demolished and redone at least twice not just with the antonine centre but before that at every point architectural heritage people have said it's an asset. we're at the point now where there just isn't enough to fawn over any more. it's like changing all the parts of a porsche and saying don't touch the novelty gear stick it's such an asset!.. it's about time the people of cumbernauld get attention of NLC after being passed around stirling, dunbartonshire glasgow
Even just watching this, my soul feels trapped in purgatory! 😱Light a candle for the poor people of the 'Nauld! 🕯🙏
Lack of faith for future ouch I felt that. In any cases praise OUR lord
We’re doing fine thank you!
@@matthewmckellar698 Doubtful 🤨
@@leannecampbell4551 why? Cumbernauld is not the town centre
@@matthewmckellar698 Clearly, but it’s still the worst town in Scotland.
So I disagree with it being busier as people didn’t have cars, they did. It was busier because it used to have decent shops. Mothercare, John Menzies, Halfords, boots, shoe shops, wimpy , scan … if there were decent shops it would still be busy