Architects amongst first occupants of Glasgow office development

ARCHITECTURAL practice Threesixty Architecture and digital services provider Incremental Group have been confirmed as the first occupiers for The Garment Factory, a new office development in Glasgow, which is currently being renovated.

Threesixty Architecture will take the entire top floor on a five year lease, relocating from its current premises on St Vincent Street in Glasgow.

Alan Anthony, managing director at Threesixty Architecture said, “After years of continued growth we are excited to confirm we are moving our Glasgow studio to The Garment Factory, a unique building in a great location in Glasgow’s thriving Merchant City area. We have achieved considerable business success over the past few years which has led to the need to expand our operations. We therefore required a larger premises to accommodate this growth and also allow us the flexibility for future expansion.

“The upgraded building, alongside our ambitious fit-out plans, will offer an outstanding and stimulating setting for our staff in which to work.”

Incremental Group, which provides digital transformation services, will occupy the whole of the fifth floor and is is moving from its current base in the Tontine Building at Trongate.

The refurbishment project, led by contractor ISG, project manager PMP and architect Morgan McDonnell Architecture, involves combining the restoration of the original features with the introduction of contemporary finishes.

An over-sized entrance lobby with café and breakout space is being created. Two new retail/restaurant units have been created and offer features including outdoor dining areas and a triple level spiral staircase.

The development is being undertaken by Castleforge Partners.