en.Wedoany.com Reported - Glasgow-based architecture firm Haus, on behalf of a private investor, has proposed a plan to transform a historic building on Sauchiehall Street. Located at 218-224 Sauchiehall Street, the building was constructed in 1929 and originally served as the headquarters of Dutch clothing giant C&A. It was later occupied by Dunnes Stores until 2017 and has remained vacant since then.
The project team will host an information event on Wednesday, June 17, at Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street. The public can view the preliminary plans and meet the project team between 2 PM and 6 PM. Haus co-founder Murray Henderson stated that the design approach is conservation-led, prioritizing the retention, restoration, and adaptation of the existing building to give it a sustainable new future. This strategy supports the ongoing renewal of Sauchiehall Street while highlighting its distinctive Art Deco heritage.
According to the proposal, the building will be converted into a 132-room hotel with an entrance on Cambridge Street. The commercial use along the main facade on Sauchiehall Street will be retained. The project also plans to include a bar and restaurant, along with a carefully integrated three-story extension featuring a rooftop terrace, designed to complement the existing building and support its long-term viability. Murray Henderson noted that successful city center revitalization relies on collaboration and dialogue. Although the project is not subject to statutory consultation requirements associated with larger developments, the team believes it is important to share the plans early and gather local feedback before submitting a planning application. He hopes the proposal will bring this beloved landmark back into use, drive the development of Sauchiehall Street, enhance regional vitality, and create new job opportunities.
The planning application is expected to be submitted in late summer. The plans will be on display on the ground floor of Edward House until Thursday, June 25, with the exhibition space open from 12 PM to 5 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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