Developer Kelvin Properties is set to begin work in late summer on the transformation of a former school in Glasgow’s west end into 49 new apartments.
The Napiershall Street School, which opened in 1900, will be restored and converted into 24 apartments - including four penthouses - alongside an additional 25 new-build apartments around the existing building.
The plans were approved by Glasgow City Council’s planning committee last month.
The Glasgow-based developer has also recently begun work on a 48-home development in Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, which will provide 12 affordable homes in the Canonmills area of the capital.
All residents have also now moved into Kelvin Properties’ Waverley Park development in Shawlands, after completion in January.
Director Marc Taylor said: “We are delighted to receive planning committee approval to sensitively restore this old school building and create a development which will add to the local community.
“We believe this development will set the gold standard for sustainability and community building through the high-quality shared spaces we have created within the site.
“There is a serious lack of new-build modern housing supply in Glasgow’s west end and we expect the location to be very attractive to prospective buyers.”
Within the school building, the former classrooms will be converted into apartments and the design will restore all original features where possible, including the central atrium and stairs.
There will be a variety of living spaces across the two buildings, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom penthouses with private terraces.
The communal outdoor spaces at Napiershall Street will feature a children’s play area, while bicycle parking will be provided and eight of the 18 car parking spaces will have an electric vehicle charging station.
Architecture studio Haus Collective was behind the plans for the development.
Director Murray Henderson said: “Our development at Napiershall Street, receiving such a positive response from members of Glasgow City Council's planning committee in preserving this Victorian building and being the 'gold standard' for future applications, is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team.”
It is the latest project in a period of growth for Kelvin Properties, which recently moved into its new office in Glasgow city centre.
The firm has announced plans to grow its team and has added a number of recent senior hires: Andrew Reid has joined as project manager from Keepmoat Homes, and Jonathan McCausland, who has joined from Cala Homes as technical manager.
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