The Corner Block, a fresh canvas for creative business
Wasps is now in a position to invite business owners and creatives to view our Corner Block Unit, a versatile space perfect for a commercial location or bar/restaurant, which forms part of the exciting new Briggait Clydeside Market Halls complex.
The Corner Block features:
- Self-contained unit – 124m²
- Refurbished shell unit with new roof, concrete floor, windows and doors
- Striking architectural frontage with direct access onto Clyde Street
- Potential uses for food and drink, retail or other uses
- Wasps will grant bar operation to the operator under terms of contract
- Potential for outdoor pavement seating on Clyde Street
- Double height ceiling space with opportunity to install first floor or mezzanine level
Services and facilities of the Corner Block are:
- Mains cold water connections
- Mains drainage connections
- Power supply including 3 phase to final meter
- Refuse area
- Fibre connection
To arrange a viewing, get in touch with the Wasps Projects team on projects@waspsstudios.org.uk.
why now?
Without action the empty and derelict parts of The Briggait complex, wonderful examples of Glasgow’s built heritage, would be lost to future generations. This project will secure these magnificent market halls, reconnect them to the River Clyde and open the doors to the people and communities of Glasgow and visitors to the city.
Safeguarding this amazing space and providing a sustainable future through the creation of new spaces for markets and events will provide more opportunities for Glasgow’s creative and cultural community and will help support artists and creatives across Scotland.
our plan
Wasps specialises in finding creative, economic and positive community use for heritage buildings which may otherwise be lost. In 2009, Wasps redeveloped about half of the Briggait Market Halls complex to create artists’ studios, offices and exhibition space for Glasgow’s artists. Up to 150 creative people now work at The Briggait daily. The restored 1873 Hall also hosts a range of cultural, community and social events throughout the year hosted by both Wasps and the wider community.
Around 1200sqm of The Briggait Market Halls remains empty and undeveloped, their condition deteriorating, and the ornate entrance from Clyde Street obscured. Wasps is working with project partners to ensure this valuable asset is conserved and put back into public use, allowing communities and visitors to enjoy the full complement of spaces and activities in the building for many years to come. Our plans are now focused on saving these halls and developing more space for creativity, more markets, more places to meet and more things to do, for the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city.
Before
During
The Briggait has an amazing history dating back to Medieval times– take a look at the resources below to find out more.
about wasps
Bringing the whole of The Briggait back into sustainable cultural and community use is a key ambition for Wasps. Read about our achievements to date, how we support our network, and meet some of our Glasgow-based creatives.
partners and funders of wasps
Our campaign and project to redevelop The Briggait Clydeside Market halls is generously supported by:
