Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has triumphed at the prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Scotland awards for a landmark office redevelopment in Glasgow city centre.
The firm won the fiercely contested refurbished/recycled workplace category for Lucent, a newbuild wrapped in a historic façade, located on Bothwell Street, with sustainability at its core.
The award judges said:
“Lucent is an exemplary project demonstrating how a complex and constrained building can be successfully transformed into high quality office accommodation.
“The clever incorporation of the historic sandstone frontage on the upper levels preserves and celebrates the building’s heritage, whilst enabling the delivery of high-quality Grade A workspace.”
Stephen Mallon, Director of Mosaic, added:
“We’re delighted with this recognition for Lucent, which delivers best-in-class sustainability credentials in line with evolving occupier demands for prime office space, utilising natural or recycled materials throughout the design and construction process.
“It was a pleasure to be entrusted with the refurbishment of this important listed building. The design of the extended roofscape extending the existing roof is transformative in terms of the quality of space and light provided, particularly by providing the new floor plant deck creating dramatic new lettable floorspace.
“Allied to the new atrium, this provides ample natural light and vastly improved office floorplates, a true example of sustainable development. It has been a pleasure to work with a committed design team to foster a design-led approach delivering a spectacular development.”
Lucent further elevates workplace experience with high-quality amenity space including a tenant lounge, fitness studio, event space, artisan café and contemplation room supported by extensive cycling, shower and changing facilities.
The name Lucent was chosen for the development to reflect the buildings’ access to natural light on all sides, as well as its central light-filling atrium and multiple upper roof terraces offering unrivalled views of Glasgow city centre.
The building was originally built between 1892-1900 and has been meticulously redeveloped and restored to the expected standards of modern-day prime office space.
Mosaic worked with an experienced design team to deliver the project. The wider team included: 10 Design, Ryden, Woolgar Hunter, Hollis and Atelier 10.