Nevis Properties, a well-known developer that is committed to preserving architectural heritage while adapting spaces to modern living, has acquired the Mount Building in Garnethill, Glasgow City Centre. The B-listed building, which was built in 1882, has a rich history as Glasgow’s first Hospital for Sick Children followed by serving as the Music and Art department of St Aloysius’ College. Using its ambitious plan, Nevis Properties will partner with Mosaic Architecture & Design to sensitively restore the Mount Building and ensure its heritage is preserved. As part of its latest project, the former hospital and school will be transformed into a vibrant residential community, with a build-to-rent development consisting of 18 one and two bedroom apartments and three new three-bedroom mews houses, which will be completed in approximately 12 months from site start.
Furthermore, residents of the Mount Building will have access to landscaped outdoor areas designed to promote community interaction and well-being. The Glasgow City Council validated the plans for the build-to-rent development on 20 December, in line with the Glasgow City Centre Living Strategy that aims to double the city centre’s residential population by 2035. Nevis Properties aims to start construction in the summer of 2024, with the development completed by the summer of 2025.
According to Nevis Properties’ director, Marc Taylor, “our ambitious plans to repurpose the Mount Building are testament to our dedication to transform vacant spaces into sustainable urban living areas, occupied by vibrant communities, all while preserving Glasgow’s architectural heritage through sensitive restoration wherever possible and appropriate.” This project aligns with Glasgow City Council’s vision and contributes to the city’s growth by offering a distinctive and high-quality living experience in this historically significant building.
