The Group has extensive experience of working in Glasgow, completing nine managed student accommodation developments since , approaching 4, student homes.
Set to be the tallest residential building in Scotland, at 36 storeys, providing views of the surrounding cityscape, construction will involve partial retention of the old HMRC building on India Street.
The residential design features games rooms, laundry rooms, lounges, co-working spaces, external terraces and terrace gardens, a gym, a yoga and spin studio, an art studio, shared kitchens, a master-chef kitchen, and private dining areas in addition to a library and study areas. A sky lounge will offer residents a viewing platform with citywide views and will be available for institutional use and businesses to host events. Incorporating innovative sustainability features, the development will retain part of the existing reinforced concrete frame, saving tonnes of embodied carbon.
Throughout the design process, the entire lifecycle carbon impact has been evaluated to minimise its carbon footprint. Biodiversity enhancements will see Watkin Jones plant 22 trees and replacing two, as well as a roof terrace and biophilic amenity space, incorporating flower-rich planting into the communal spaces. Enhances to the public realm will also be made, including upgrades to Charing Cross Station's footway.
Amidst the chronic undersupply of student housing in Glasgow, this development marks a significant step forward in addressing the demand for additional student accommodation, and also represents our commitment to creating sustainable homes in key regeneration areas.
