Café plan approved for disused Kelvingrove toilets
January 23 2015
Masterminded by Cameron Webster Architects of BeanYet the plan would overhaul the disused public convenience on Eldon Street, next to Kelvingrove Park, whilst introducing a new roof terrace and free mobility scooter hire service.
Welcoming the proposals Audrey Gardner, chair of the Strathclyde group of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland welcomed the proposals, but called for a window in the main façade to be reconsidered.
Gardner wrote: “Considering the location and area where this building is placed, it is important to keep the vertical rhythm in the existing construction. That is why we suggest studying the possibility of adding some elements that could help to respect these proportions in the main opening without altering the objective of the project.”
Delivery is penciled in for the summer.
Staff with minor criminal convictions will be recruited to help rehabilitate offenders
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7 Comments
#1 Posted by Ian Alexander on 23 Jan 2015 at 21:18 PM
I like this type of re-use. In Edinburgh they converted some of the old police boxes into coffee stops which helps enliven the streetscape. Also in Berlin, one of the most famous hamburger 'joints' is an old coverted toilet. `more of this please.
#2 Posted by Jamie on 24 Jan 2015 at 13:58 PM
I am a fan of this scheme, this would further support the restoration of KG bandstand.
#3 Posted by Chris Ditchfield on 26 Jan 2015 at 13:23 PM
Great ! An innovative proposal, with employment benefits and handy for the Park users. On my bike commute too.
#4 Posted by colin kennedy on 26 Jan 2015 at 15:48 PM
Anyone tried to procure the police box on Buchanan Street? A healthy income to be had there id imagine...
#5 Posted by Charlie_ on 26 Jan 2015 at 19:42 PM
Personally I'd prefer a place to pee.
#6 Posted by Em on 26 Jan 2015 at 21:49 PM
......and will they somewhat ironically charge customers to use their toilet like the converted toilet at the other end of the park?
#7 Posted by Stephen on 26 Jan 2015 at 22:40 PM
@ 5. That doesn't make money though Charlie so unless we're all prepared to pay higher taxes then you'll have to buy a biscotti to use the toilet.
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