Situated on Osborne Street in Glasgow’s historic Merchant City, South Block is a desirable location for cultural workers of all kinds looking to surround themselves with a wide-reaching creative community.
Designed by award-winning architects NORD, South Block is Wasps’ dynamic creative hub hosting artist studios, creative offices, venues for hire, gallery space and Pineapple Espresso café. Within its walls is a buzzing ecosystem of artists, makers, designers and social enterprises working in the cultural sector.
64 artist spaces
32 offices
meeting rooms
exhibition spaces
disabled access
event hire
south block gallery and project space
South Block Gallery is a flexible exhibition and projects space on the ground floor of the building.
The space is substantial and gets lots of natural light from a large full length window which looks out onto Osborne Street. It is best used for exhibitions, evening events, gatherings and talks.
There is also the Project Space to the rear of the building up a small set of stairs which can be used for small screenings, meetings and workshops.
If you are interested in using this space for your creative event or exhibition, please contact projects@waspsstudios.org.uk. See full details of the space by clicking the link below.
being a wasps tenant
Join the Wasps community of around 1,000 artists, makers and designers based across Scotland
- A secure home for artists – all our buildings are either owned or on long term rentals across the estate
- 24/7 access all year round
- Ability to join the Own Art scheme – making art sales easier!
- Promotion on the Wasps website (receiving tens of thousands of visitors per month) with an self-managed artist profile through the community page
- Access to the Wasps tenant portal, which is full of helpful resources and guidance
- Exhibiting and selling opportunities through our arts programme
available spaces
Studio 314 - 373.58 Sqft
Available from February 1st on a 12 month fixed term lease
£546.36 PCM
Large corner studio located on the third floor.
Benefits from natural light and nearby sink access.
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Office 226 - 434.99 Sqft
Available from November
£600.00 PCM + Service Charge
4-8 person floor self contained office space. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Office 113 - 690.93 sqft
Available from October 2025
£970.00 PCM + Service Charge
10-14 person first floor self contained office. Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Office 120 - 866.50 sqft
Available from November 2025
£1200.00 PCM + Service Charge
10+ person first floor self contained office.
Includes its own meeting room and tea prep area as well as storage.
Tenants benefit from secure 24 hour access, flexible lease terms and competitive connectivity options.
Other benefits include:
- Manned reception
- Cafe on ground floor
- Access to meeting rooms
- Lift access
- Tea prep and social spaces
- City centre location
- Bike storage facilities
- Onsite exhibition and event space
Meeting Room 100 - 163.80 sqft
Available now, bookable per hour or for half day slots
Starting costs for external businesses: £22 p/h, £79.20 per half day.
A modest sized space for meetings of up to 5 people.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book please email southblock@waspsstudios.org.uk or call 0141 271 4700.
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Meeting Room 105 - 111.50 sqft
Available now, bookable per hour or for half day slots
Starting costs for external businesses: £22 p/h, £79.20 per half day.
A modest sized space for meetings of up to 5 people.
Tables and chairs in situ.
To book please email southblock@waspsstudios.org.uk or call 0141 271 4700.
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accessibility
South Block is largely accessible. The meeting space on the ground floor however has some steps leading to it so visitors with disabilities may require assistance.
address
South Block
60-64 Osborne Street
Glasgow
G1 5QH
getting here
South Block is a couple of minutes walk from Argyle Street train station and sits parallel to Trongate, directly behind Trongate 103. It is also a five minute walk from many of the bus stops situated on Stockwell Street. There is no free car parking but there is an NCP car park directly across the road.
