McLellan Works <\/em><\/a>will become home to ambitious and creative SME businesses and incorporate a curated mix of outstanding local retail, food and caf\u00e9 operators and is proposed to open in Autumn 2019.<\/p>\nHoused in a striking but currently neglected building, McLellan Works<\/em> occupies an entire block on Sauchiehall Street. Now, as outlined in a detailed planning application just submitted to Glasgow City Council, McLellan Works<\/em> will set new standards in working spaces and will combine:<\/p>\n\na high quality, dynamic and flexible shared work and co-working environment targeting established and SME businesses<\/li>\n formal and informal meeting spaces<\/li>\n a curated mix of handpicked retailers<\/li>\n an on-trend entrance and co-work space with an artisan caf\u00e9 and possible links to the Glasgow School of Art (GSA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe development is being led by McLellan Works\u2019<\/em> new owner, Bywater Properties, with its transformative redesign being carried out by Glasgow based architects, Stallan Brand, while local design house, Graphical House is leading the development of the brand identity.<\/p>\nThe innovative building will complement the \u00a37 million investment programme on Sauchiehall Street \u2013 part of the city\u2019s \u201cAvenues Project\u201d \u2013 which sees the creation of wider pavements, a two-way cycle lane and improved lighting and seating areas. With an established arts and cultural scene, vibrant retail offerings and burgeoning food and drink choices on its doorstep, space within the refurbished McLellan Works<\/em> is expected to be in high demand, once it is completed in Autumn 2019.<\/p>\nThe building has 3,200 square metres (34,440 square feet) of mixed co-working and SME office space over the upper three storeys. The ground floor commercial space has 871 square metres (9,366 square feet) of retail and commercial space. A focal point will be the central entrance with an artisan caf\u00e9 and meeting spaces providing access to the building. McLellan Works <\/em>will continue to serve as the entrance for the McLellan Galleries, which stands immediately behind the building and is currently occupied by the Glasgow School of Art.<\/p>\nTheo Michell, Principal at Bywater Properties, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a beautiful but currently neglected building at the heart of one of Glasgow\u2019s most popular and loved streets. We\u2019re very proud of our plans to breathe new life into a landmark building in such a fantastic location. <\/em><\/p>\n\u201cThe prospect of a disruptive space like McLellan Works being situated in such a creative and vibrant part of the city, which has strong links to the creative powerhouse that is Glasgow School of Art, is very exciting. We\u2019re looking forward to welcoming businesses that want to be part of McLellan Works and help boost Glasgow\u2019s jobs and economy.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\nKeri Monaghan, Project Architect of Glasgow-based Stallan Brand, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis dynamic project offers the opportunity to unlock a piece of Glasgow\u2019s history by reinstating the presence of the McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street. We are delighted to be a part of these proposals to re-establish the city\u2019s connection to a piece of cultural heritage while also maintaining a listed building, delivering attractive office space, and contributing to the ongoing improvements being made to Sauchiehall Street.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nThe McLellan Galleries, which sit within the same block as McLellan Works, were originally built in 1855 to house the art collection of Archibald McLellan, a local coach builder, councillor and patron of the arts. From 1869 the galleries were home to the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) until its move to the Mackintosh Building in 1899.\u00a0 Then for many years elegant department store Trerons occupied what is now McLellan Works. The impressive Sauchiehall Street block retains a strong connection with Glasgow School of Art to this day as the GSA currently occupies McLellan Galleries. In recent years the building around the galleries operated as Breckenridge House, with a mix of commercial tenants and retail units on Sauchiehall Street.<\/p>\n
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