This project included the alteration and refurbishment of a Grade B Listed building.
This unusual building is only 29 feet wide but its 10 storeys were cleverly designed by James Salmon in 1899 to maximise the amount of natural light. Its name came from the elaborate octagonal roof which had lots of intricate details. Architecturally, this is an important building as it's a very good example of the Glasgow style, the facade seems to be entirely made of glass with bits of stonework used as decoration. No two storeys are the same, as there are stone and iron balconies, rectangular and arched windows, and various forms of decoration including angles, lions, suns, plaques, crowns, faces and lanterns. The doorway is topped by a semi-cylindrical lantern in stained glass featuring a galleon.
Design Team
Architect
Covell Matthews Architects
Structural Engineer
Derick Sampson & Partners
Services Engineer
Derick Sampson & Partners
QS
Cyril Sweet
