July 8 2025
Glasgow’s Tradeston district is on the rise with plans to erect 420 standardised co-living studio apartments.
Claridge Architects, on behalf of Copperstone, propose to redevelop land at 100 Morrison Street for the venture, which will combine private and public green space, ground floor commercial units and resident amenities.
The finalised plans are radically different from those presented during pre-planning consultations, with the massing of the eastern block extruded upward to form a 20-storey tower of concrete and brick, featuring burnt orange metal and mesh elements—a nod to Buchanan Wharf.
In their design statement, Claridge observed: “The facade aims to give he building a strong rhythm and regularity, which responds to Glasgow City Council comments regarding avoiding a ‘barcode’ effect. The enlarged plinth, an element seen in the adjacent listed buildings, roots the building and connects each of the three blocks. It forms a strong base for the vertical brick piers that emphasise the elegant tower design. This is contrasted against the horizontal concrete banding of the lower shoulder buildings.”
The tower and its associated ‘backpack’ block will together frame an interior courtyard, open to the street, to encourage activity and social interactions, aided by a publicly accessible cafe. A defining feature of the tower will be its crown formed by an oversized ‘sky frame’ delineating external and internal amenities on the upper floors. Blank bays presenting to the west are earmarked for a hand-painted sign or lighting installation.
A lighting and public art installation is under consideration
An open courtyard will invite engagement
Planting by Oobe will extend from the reception to the street
The tower builds on the success of Buchanan Wharf