Plans have been submitted for the development of the A-listed Briggait into a creative industries space and market hall for food and drink.
The historic Briggait Clydeside Market Halls site had been awarded £1.6 million to restore the 1200 square metres building.
Collective Architecture, has been appointed by Wasps to prepare and deliver designs to bring the Briggait Clydeside Halls back into use as accessible and flexible event and market halls.
Their statement reads: “The purpose of the project is to develop a conservation led approach that addresses ongoing issues with the existing building fabric and gives the Briggait back its iconic status as an important building for Glasgow and its people.
“Converted in 2010 and managed by Wasps, an established arts charity, it is a successful and sustainable operation, with the 1873 hall regularly used for events, markets and exhibitions.
“However, to date, the Briggait is only partly rescued from dereliction and decline.”
“When viewed from Clyde street, the Briggait is viewed as an unloved building with a semi derelict air, giving no sense to passers-by of the wonderful soaring roof, bright and airy spaces and important history the Briggait has woven in Scotland’s heritage.
“The entire complex is category A-listed to reflect its importance as a building in terms of design purpose, construction technique and scale.
“The entire complex is category A-listed to reflect its importance as a building in terms of design purpose, construction technique and scale.
“Particularly given its city centre location, positioning on the banks of the Clyde, proximity to Glasgow Green and connections to the green network along the river.”
At the time of the funding award for the food and drink market project, Audrey Carlin, Chief Executive Officer of WASPS, said: “This is an important and validating step in the development of The Briggait, one of Glasgow’s most historically significant buildings.
“Since Wasps took control of the complex 13 years ago, we have cultivated and supported a thriving creative community as well as managing an active multipurpose venue.
“Securing this fund allows Wasps to restore the former market halls at The Briggait, while reconnecting Glasgow’s City Centre to the riverside and the local community to this important landmark.
“This development moves one major step forward towards ensuring that Glasgow’s former fish market is preserved as a heritage structure and that we have more to offer the local community and visitors to the city.”
