On Saturday 17th September, architectural practice Keppie, will
be throwing open its door and welcoming members of the public to look
round its offices, as it takes part in 'Doors Open Day'. Visitors will
have the chance to look round this beautifully designed workspace located
in the heart of Glasgow's city centre.
The former church building located at 160 West Regent Street, Glasgow
has served as the Glasgow offices of Keppie since 1989, when the John
Ross Memorial Church underwent a major transformation. A new lease of
life was given to the building when the practice converted the church
into a unique office space, with the addition of a mezzanine floor creating
two spacious open plan studios linked by a spiral staircase.
The building still retains many of its original features including the
open timber roof, stained glass windows, and 'arts and crafts' carvings
in both stone and wood, and is unusual in that it has two pulpits - one
on each side of the chancel. The church was originally built to serve
the institute for the Adult Deaf and Dumb and the double pulpit arrangement
was provided so that there was one pulpit for the Minister and one for
the person signing.
Coordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust, the very first 'Doors Open Day'
took place in Glasgow 15 years ago and has proved so popular, that events
are now held in towns and cities throughout the UK. |
