Muriston FC Community Sports Hub Livingston, West Lothian
A developed proposal for a 7-a-side Training & Community Hub in Livingston.
The project was developed as a strategic grant fundraising tool, providing the club with a realistic, cost-informed vision capable of supporting funding applications, stakeholder engagement and future development discussions. Working closely with the club, planning consultants and a quantity surveyor, we established a practical brief, achievable budget parameters and a robust architectural concept that balanced ambition with deliverability.
The proposed facility provides flexible accommodation for football training, education, community events and club activities, creating a modern hub capable of supporting the continued growth of one of West Lothian's longest established community football organisations.
Architecturally, the building adopts a simple and economical steel-frame form enhanced through careful composition and strong geometry. The bold entrance volume provides a recognisable civic presence while the larger sports hall is wrapped in durable low-maintenance materials designed to withstand intensive use. Deep overhangs, expressed rooflights and a restrained palette create a contemporary identity.
The design demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can elevate a modest budget. The proposal uses proportion, light and clear massing to create a building that is confident, memorable and rooted in its community.