Holmes Miller Celebrates Opening of New Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub

A landmark new community facility supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs has officially opened in Greenock, marking a significant investment in specialist care services across Inverclyde.

Designed by Holmes Miller for Inverclyde Council and delivered through hub West Scotland, development partner of Inverclyde Council, the Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub has been created in close collaboration with service users, families, carers and healthcare professionals to provide an environment that promotes independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

Constructed by Ogilvie Construction, the purpose-built facility brings together a range of support services within a modern, accessible setting, with carefully designed spaces that help reduce anxiety, support sensory needs and encourage users to engage confidently with the building and those around them. Calm, low-arousal environments, dedicated quiet areas and sensory-friendly spaces have been incorporated throughout to ensure the building responds to the diverse needs of its users.

Extensive landscaped gardens, outdoor activity areas and therapeutic spaces extend the benefits beyond the building itself, creating opportunities for social interaction, physical activity and meaningful connection with nature. Together, the building and landscape provide a welcoming environment that supports both personal development and community participation.

Sustainability was a key driver throughout the project. A timber-frame structure, low-carbon technologies and highly efficient building fabric have been incorporated to reduce environmental impact while creating a comfortable, healthy and energy-efficient environment for users and staff.

The Hub transforms a previously vacant site into a striking new civic asset for Greenock. Drawing inspiration from the area's built heritage and surrounding landscape, the building creates a strong sense of identity while providing a lasting home for essential community services.

Ruaridh Nicol, Project Associate at Holmes Miller, said:

"This project has always been about the people who will use it. Working closely with service users, carers and healthcare professionals helped us understand how the building could make everyday experiences easier, more comfortable and more empowering. It's incredibly rewarding to see those ambitions realised in a place that will support independence, wellbeing and inclusion while providing a lasting community asset for Inverclyde."

Delivered through a collaborative partnership between Inverclyde Council, hub West Scotland, Ogilvie Construction and the wider consultant team, the Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub demonstrates how thoughtful, inclusive design can create lasting benefits for individuals, families and communities.