Plans have been been submitted for a new 314-bedroom student accommodation development on St George's Road in Glasgow.
The scheme, led by threesixty Architecture on behalf of Albert Investment Co, aims to transform a prominent site at the western edge of Glasgow city centre while preserving key elements of its architectural heritage.
Described as a "creative reimagining of a unique city block", the development will consolidate three existing commercial properties, including St George's Studios, into a single purpose-built student accommodation scheme.
The proposal retains the historic St George's Studios façade, which will become the main entrance to the building and connect directly to new student amenity spaces.
Commercial space will also be retained at street level, with a glazed frontage designed to create an active and welcoming streetscape.
The building has been designed to reflect the surrounding tenement architecture through the use of red and buff brick, sandstone detailing and green accents.
Outdoor features include a landscaped courtyard, roof terrace and a new pocket park, while the building's massing has been designed to respect neighbouring properties and improve daylight and visual amenity.
The project has been developed with input from Iceni Projects, Woolgar Hunter, Atelier Ten, Jensen Hughes and LUC, with a focus on sustainability, design quality and long-term environmental performance.
If approved, the development will help meet growing demand for student accommodation in Glasgow while regenerating a key city centre site.
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Stefano Faiella, director at threesixty Architecture, said: "This project presents a unique opportunity to breathe new life into a prominent city centre site while retaining an important piece of the city’s architectural heritage.
"The proposal is a creative response to a challenging and unusual city block, developed through constructive engagement with the Local Authority and productive discussions with key stakeholders and the wider community.
"The result is a development that balances conservation and regeneration, delivering high-quality student accommodation while making a positive contribution to the evolving character of this part of Glasgow."
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