The Pipe Factory
Remodelling and redevelopment of a historic building for a community hub
The Pipe Factory | Friends of the Pipe Factory CIC
Glasgow
INCH worked closely with The Friends of The Pipe Factory members, providing project management and design guidance relating to the capital works from the outset. INCH led the design of the capital works funding strategy, provided RIBA Stage 1 and 2 project management, established the project programme, advised on enabling funding requirements and high level cost estimates.
INCH also led the Architectural design process, leading the client briefing, shaping the design proposals and establishing the RIBA Stage 2 architectural vision. The building will deliver social outcomes related to the member organisation outcomes, with further social tenants expected to align with the overarching social mission of the project. The proposals improve access to all floors in the building via a new external lift, required to minimise the impact on the limited floor plate within, create a new entrance, facilitating a new public ground floor.
A new entrance on the West side of the building is signposted through the insertion of a new external lift shaft. The new entrance along with an upgraded circulation core establish a refocussing of the building aimed at maximising the available floor space and celebration of the warehouse structure and fenestration. Whilst fabric upgrades are proposed to enhance the thermal performance of the building, original features of the warehouse are to be retained to maintain the aesthetic of the building.
Following the successful retention of the building for delivery of social outcomes, and the design of the Architectural vision, INCH Architecture has now stepped aside to permit the delivery of the architectural design by others, enabling INCH to act in their capacity as a member of the client body.
