303-333 Hope Street

Designed in 1906 by John Keppie of Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh for the Glasgow City Improvement Trust, this Category B Listed tenement is a distinctive example of early twentieth-century residential architecture.

MAST were appointed by Link Group to undertake a detailed study of the external fabric and develop a conservation-led strategy for future repairs. The assessment focused particularly on the rear elevation, including the access decks, balustrades, rainwater goods and flat roof, alongside more localised issues such as vegetation growth and open masonry joints.

Given the significance and specialist construction of the building, the study brought together experienced conservation consultants, trades and craftspeople to assess the condition of the existing fabric and establish appropriate repair techniques. Particular attention was given to the historic concrete access decks, where proposed interventions sought to address deterioration while retaining as much original material as possible.

The wrought and cast-iron balustrades were also carefully considered, recognising their architectural significance as well as their practical role. Proposed repairs to the roof and rainwater systems formed part of a coordinated approach aimed at addressing both existing defects and the underlying causes of deterioration.

As the tenement remained occupied, the study also considered how a future programme of works could be phased while maintaining safe access to residents’ homes throughout.

The resulting strategy established a clear framework for future conservation work, identifying priorities and appropriate repair methods while placing the retention of significant historic fabric at the centre of the approach.