Merchant Building

  • Merchant Building at Glasgow Cross

Lead Partner: Alba Town Ltd

Other Partners: Contractor: Ogilvie Construction; Architect: Gholami Baines Ltd; Structural Engineer: Beattie Watkinson; Mechanical Engineer: Hawthorne Boyle; QS: Thomas and Adamson.

Website: 
www.themerchantbuilding.co.uk

Project History
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Location:

Glasgow City Centre, Merchant City

Description:

The Merchant Building offers a mixed-use development of commercial and residential units, providing 170 quality flats in the heart of the city with unparalleled views along Argyle Street and beyond.

The development continues the regeneration of the area by converting a long-derelict site into a bustling residential development, supported by the fashionable shops and bars in the adjacent Merchant City. The site is also well connected to the business districts at Pacific Quay and West George Street.

Current status:

Completed 2008.

Timescale:

Flats are available now.

Cost:

Construction costs total £20 million.