December 19 2023

The future of a rare surviving example of Glasgow's red brick industrial heritage has been secured with the receipt of planning and listed building consent for its conversion to offices and a community workspace.

The Pipe Factory is to be reimagined by O'DonnellBrown Architects as a gateway to the Barras Market, refurbishing the building to be energy efficient and accessible while respecting its character.

Sam Brown, director of O’DonnellBrown, said: “This project embodies all that is good about how retrofit schemes can and should be taken forward where possible. This is an opportunity to deliver an exemplar scheme, providing a template for future retrofit projects.”

Working alongside conservation architect Loader Monteith the practice will create a community enterprise hub, opening up all floors to everyone with a decorative external lift shaft and staircase. Fully updated building services include an air source heat pump to power underfloor heating and a new front door will be created on Moncur Street.

Matt Loader, director of Loader Monteith, added: “The charm and heritage value of The Pipe Factory is truly felt in its finely detailed exterior. The composition of the brickwork must have taken great skill and care, and good conservation and restoration of the building’s skin will revive and contribute greatly to the building’s civic presence.”

The project has been made possible by Friends of the Pipe Factory, a community interest company devoted to securing the future of the B-listed building. The group will take office space in the new building alongside INCH Architecture + Design. 

1 Comment

#1 Posted by Dave on 20 Dec 2023 at 10:20 AM

Hopefully this one doesn't "accidentally" burn down as well - looks a lovely scheme

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