Borders Bookshop, Glasgow
Designed by Charles Wilson in 1850 and formerly bank premises, the entire property has been redeveloped for retail use.
This involved alteration & refurbishment of two connected Grade A listed buildings, to provide the client with the necessary 40,000ft² retail accom-modation.
The interior was fitted out in the Borders' corporate style and external envelope was adapted to suit the new retail use.
The works involved major structural alterations to form new floor plates and complete replacement of building services to suit retail requirements.
This successful project was awarded a commendation in both "Best Regeneration Project" and "Best Commercial Project" in the Scottish Design Awards 2000
Client:
Rock Developments and Border Books