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UK: Developer Ediston has revealed plans for the redevelopment of Egyptian Halls in Glasgow, which could see the site transformed into a mixed-use aparthotel and food hall.
Built in 1872, the Grade A-listed building was originally designed by architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. It has been unoccupied for more than 30 years.
Glasgow City Council has recently appointed Ediston as the preferred bidder for the project. Under the company’s plans, the building will be transformed into a Scottish food market and 70-bedroom aparthotel.
The List Market, publishers of the List magazine, will create a food hall with communal dining space occupying the ground and first floors.
Bob W would operate the upper floors of the building, where a new roof pavilion would allow for additional aparthotel rooms and amenity space.
Andy McKinlay, chairman of Ediston, said: “We have the opportunity to restore one of the city’s flagship heritage buildings that will transform Union Street, providing a high quality destination, for both day and night that will attract increased footfall, create jobs and revitalise the area.
“The redevelopment of such an important listed building will have its challenges however, we have a highly skilled team and support from heritage organisations to make it happen. The List Market and Bob W are two exciting brands to be welcomed to the city and all going well we believe the building can be completed and delivered in 2029.”
The project team includes John Gilbert Architects, which has experience refurbishing and repurposing heritage buildings, and Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
Highlights:
- Ediston plans to restore the Grade A-listed Egyptian Halls, a major work by Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, after three decades of vacancy.
- The scheme combines a Scottish food market and 70-room aparthotel.
- The List Market will deliver the food hall, while Bob W will operate the aparthotel floors.
- Completion is targeted for 2029, with heritage bodies actively supporting the redevelopment.
