Staff/Visitor Accommodation Lodge, Portavadie Marina

This prestigious residential development at Portavadie Marina comprises a sophisticated accommodation lodge featuring single, two and three-storey flats with a total of 17 residential units. The development includes comprehensive communal facilities with a common area lounge, cafeteria and plant room, creating a complete residential community for staff and visitors to the marina.

The structural engineering solution accommodated the varied building heights across single, two and three-storey sections while maintaining architectural coherence. The design integrated residential units with communal spaces, requiring careful planning of structural systems to support different loading requirements. The plant room was engineered to house mechanical and electrical services for the entire complex, while the common areas were designed for flexible use and high occupancy loads.

Key engineering challenges included designing a mixed-height residential complex that harmonizes with the marina environment while providing modern accommodation standards. The integration of 17 individual residential units with shared communal facilities required careful coordination of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. The coastal location demanded consideration of environmental factors including wind loading and potential corrosion protection.

The completed development provides high-quality residential accommodation that enhances Portavadie Marina's facilities for both staff and visitors. The combination of private residential units with well-designed communal spaces creates a vibrant community environment. The lodge serves as an exemplary model of mixed-use residential development in a marina setting, supporting the tourism and hospitality objectives of the wider Portavadie development.