New Olympia House . Bridgeton
O’DonnellBrown . photos: © DAVID BARBOUR . + AJ
Working with Clyde Gateway, we have developed proposals to transform the former Salvation Army building in Bridgeton into new office spaces. Central to the challenge of re-furbishing the building was access for all, as the building’s entrance consisted of existing stepped access. A new entrance has been created to the side of the building via a ramp, and to mark this design move, a large sculptural metal tower is proposed in the gap. This Beacon confidently yet respectfully marks the new accessible entrance and makes reference to the Bridgeton Umbrella and Glasgow’s rich history of ornate metalwork. Continue reading O’DonnellBrown