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Planters on the Biophilic Way Tidal Map Glasgow

 Planters marking the historical heart of  the Biophilic Way Tidal Map

They aim is to highlight a section of the Biophilic Way to enhance the green network and public realm along the route to demonstrate how restorative design and nature can have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of people.

This project is a collaboration between the Glasgow Institute of Architects, Greyfriars Biophilic Community Garden, Chonk Studio  and Glasgow City Council. The planters have been positioned along the Biophilic Way Tidal Map and take inspiration from the Medieval St Nicholas Apothecary Garden, the Victorian Necropolis, the contemporary Greyfriars Biophilic Community Garden and what the future holds.

The project adopts the principals of a circular economy whereby objects and material are recycled or reused to extend their lifespan and help to reduce waste.

The Biophilic Way Route

The route taken by the Biophilic Way connects the northern and southern necropolis’ as well as picking up historic sites such as Glasgow Cathedral and High Street. New parks and green space feature on the route and link to considerations about how biodiversity needs to increase in our ‘dear green place’.

1. Northern Necropolis
2. New Sighthill Park (LDA)
3. Sighthill Regeneration (GCC / Collective Architecture / LDA)
4. Port Dundas
5. Sighthill Standing Stones
6. Pedestrian Green Bridge (BAM)
7. Townhead (+ Student Projects)
8. Glasgow College (Reiach & Hall)
9. Net Zero Carbon Campus (Strathclyde University)
10. Anderson Library (Strathclyde University)
11. Martyrs School (CRM)
12. Townhead Interchange (+ Student Projects)
13. Royal Infirmary
14. Cathedral Square (P + P)
15. Cathedral
16. St Mungos Museum of Religion
17. Provans Lordship
18. Barony Church
19. Necropoliss
20. Glasgow Evangelical Church
21. Drygate Housing
22. Drygate Brewary
23. Student Alternative Green Route
24. ABC Housin
25. GCC Climate Avenue (High Street)
26. Glasgow Life (P + P)
27. Civic Room
28. Greyfriars Garden
29. TIC Building
30. Babbity Bowser
31. Bell Street (various)
32. Glasgow Cross (various)
33. Barrowlands Park
34. St Andrews in the Square
35. High Courts
36. Glasgow Green / MacLennan Arch
37. Clyde Tidal Weir
38. West Boathouse
39. Homes of the Future
40. Nelson Monument
41. Peoples Palace
42. Templeton Carpet Factory
43. St Andrews Suspension Bridge
44. Moffat Square Gardens
45. New Gorbals Housing
46. St Francis Community Centre
47. Hutchesontown D High Rise
48. Southern Necropolis

Download the Biophilic Way Route Map (PDF)

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