Reg.Nr. 91/UK/041

The Italian Centre, Glasgow

A major restoration of a series of semi-derelict warehouse buildings and their transformation to accommodate flats , speciality retailing units, restaurant, wine bar, cafe, bistro and offices. The theme has been to achieve a thoroughly integrated design using a variety of artists ...
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Project details

Title:The Italian Centre, Glasgow
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Glasgow (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Urban renewal project
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Warehouse buildings
Actual use:Miscellaneous used space (flats , speciality retailing units, restaurant, wine bar, cafe, bistro and offices)
Architect / Proj.leader: Page & Park Architects (Glasgow - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For a successful major restoration of semi-derelict warehause buildings to provide flats, shops, restaurants and offices, incorporating art and architecture of the highest standards"
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A major restoration of a series of semi-derelict warehouse buildings and their transformation to accommodate flats , speciality retailing units, restaurant, wine bar, cafe, bistro and offices. The theme has been to achieve a thoroughly integrated design using a variety of artists involved at an early stage to ensure design integrity.