The project to convert the Teacher building is expected to represent an investment of more than 拢6m.
Mosaic Architecture & Design has submitted the plans for the project at St Enoch Square, Glasgow. 聽
Mosaic director Stephen Mallon said: 鈥淭he design is one we feel is respectful of the existing building, history and context, the idea of a new whisky-themed bar is obvious, given the heritage, and the Teacher brand owners are supportive and keen to be involved in the design aspects of the development.鈥�
The gilded 鈥楾eacher鈥� sign will be refurbished; the application also seeks to reinstate the full original signage, which also had gilded signs stating 鈥楽cotch Whisky Distillers鈥� on the lower levels.
Andre Graham, director of聽 Big Top Productions, said: 鈥淗aving identified serviced apartments and hospitality as a key area for development, we are now seeking to grow our portfolio with this exciting development in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
鈥淭he plans for our first own brand serviced apartment complex, on Glasgow鈥檚 St Enoch Square, will see this B-listed, Italian Renaissance style building, known as the Teacher building, given a new lease of life.鈥�
The building, which was constructed in 1875, originally housed the headquarters, offices and dram shop of William Teacher & Sons. More recently it was known as a conference centre for the Institute of Engineering & Technology. 聽
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