Inverclyde Community Hub
Inverclyde Community Hub
Client: Inverclyde Council
Status: Completed 2026
Value: £8.4m
Type: New-build Community Care Hub
Location: Greenock
Inverclyde Council, in partnership with the Inverclyde Alliance, is committed to “getting it right for every citizen and community”, creating opportunities for all residents to enjoy a good quality of life and positive mental and physical wellbeing. Following extensive consultation with Inverclyde Council, the HSCP and service users, the project was developed as a welcoming landmark pavilion that connects strongly with the surrounding landscape and sensory gardens.
The new £8 million inclusive Community Hub is located on the site of the former Hector McNeil Baths on Brachelston Street. Its central location improves access to public transport, healthcare services and community facilities, promoting independent travel and greater inclusion within the local community.
Enhanced access to outdoor spaces, together with improved views of the surrounding environment, supports health and wellbeing. Accessible parking and cycle facilities further ensure the Hub is welcoming and accessible to staff, visitors and service users.
The architectural approach draws inspiration from prominent building typologies within Greenock’s industrial heritage, blending form and character while remaining sensitive to the natural qualities of the site and the community-focused nature of the building’s use. The timber-framed building provides an efficient form and incorporates an enhanced fabric-first approach, maximising building performance while creating a comfortable environment for users with a range of sensory needs.
Nature plays an important role in mental health and learning disability rehabilitation, and contact with the natural environment has been proven to deliver significant health benefits. The building incorporates biophilic design principles, integrating nature as a fundamental element of the healthcare environment and providing a seamless connection between the surrounding sensory landscape and the interior spaces.
A palette of natural materials and simple, low-arousal colour schemes, together with carefully considered planting, creates a calm, harmonious and supportive interior environment.
