Pipe Factory Glasgow

Community and Social Engagement

Heritage and Listed Buildings

NLHF and ACE funded projects

Arts and Heritage

Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.

Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
Restoration and repurposing of the Grade A listed Pipe Factory in Glasgow, transforming a former industrial building into five floors of accessible social enterprise office and workshop space supporting community, education and outreach initiatives.

Pipe Factory Glasgow
The project will deliver a new building housing exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome, and will also convert an Old Deanery building into a cafe and community space.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
The project will deliver a new building housing exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome, and will also convert an Old Deanery building into a cafe and community space.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
The project will deliver a new building housing exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome, and will also convert an Old Deanery building into a cafe and community space.
Pipe Factory Glasgow
The project will deliver a new building housing exhibition space, learning facilities and visitor welcome, and will also convert an Old Deanery building into a cafe and community space.

Project Overview

The Friends of the Pipe Factory

Client

Glasgow

Location

Our Role

We were appointed to support the delivery of this complex heritage and regeneration project, coordinating conservation-led repair works, sustainable upgrades and the adaptation of the building for long-term community use. Our role included managing design development, statutory requirements and funding objectives to ensure the successful transformation of the building.

Project Details

Originally constructed to manufacture and distribute clay pipes, The Pipe Factory is a nationally significant industrial heritage asset. The project delivers extensive repair, conservation and refurbishment works to secure the building’s future while enabling inclusive public and community use.

The works included:

Extensive repair, restoration and conservation of the historic brick façades

Major roof repairs, replacement and insulation upgrades

Installation of new, heritage-sensitive windows

Provision of full accessibility throughout the building, including a new external lift shaft

Installation of new, sustainable and energy-efficient heating and power systems, including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels

Complete internal refit and fit-out to create flexible office and workshop spaces

Community & Engagement

The project is underpinned by a detailed and ongoing Activity Plan, delivering community engagement, education and outreach programmes to benefit the local and diverse population, ensuring the building operates as a genuine social and economic asset.

Funding & Programme

The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with an overall project value of approximately £5 million.

Key Outcomes

Conservation and reuse of a nationally significant industrial heritage building

Creation of fully accessible, flexible social enterprise spaces

Integration of low-carbon and sustainable energy systems

Strong community engagement and long-term social value

Successful delivery of a complex heritage regeneration project

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