Plans to demolish a former Glasgow nightclub to create new student accommodation in Glasgow city centre have been altered to keep the facade of the 19th century building.
The venue at 21-41 Queen Street, which dates back to the 1830s, was formerly home to Archaos nightclub prior to its closure in 2007 with the building being vacant since 2010.
Proposals were put forward to Glasgow City Council for a 14-storey, 197-bed Novel Student complex, with the new plans seeing the partial demolition of buildings and retention of the principal facade, reGlasgow reports.
The design also includes a new courtyard to the rear of Queen Street and a ground floor retail unit intended for use by Tam Shepherd’s Trick Shop.
A statement provided within the planning application reads: “Given the current condition of this neglected early 19th century building, these proposals present themselves as an opportunity for improvement by restoration and redevelopment."
Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney welcomed the decision, tweeting: "Developer CA Ventures proposed to demolish the unlisted 1830s warehouse that housed the Archaos nightclub until it closed in 2007.
"After meeting with CA and architects, Flow Design, to persuade them to retain the facade of the building, I am pleased they have updated their plan."
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