SUSTAINABLE MATERIALITY.
One of the objectives of The Garten is to sustainably restore and celebrate the site’s history as a former Victorian high school. The design pays homage to the building’s past by carefully restoring and preserving key features such as intricate plasterwork on the ceilings, beautiful sandstone elements, elegant dado wall panelling, and classic flooring, as well as including Victorian furniture details.
A consistent visual material and design language connect the communal spaces. With sustainability as one of the key pillars of the Garten, materials are locally and ethically sourced, and natural materials are used where possible. Plants are integral to every room’s design, promoting a soothing ambience and connection to nature, while acoustic ceilings ensure tranquillity.
The Garten’s flats are designed to serve as the backbone for residents to create individualised homes tailored to their unique tastes and needs. While preserving the site’s heritage and adding contemporary dado panelling adaptations, each unit is left unfurnished. Modern minimalist bathrooms and kitchens with matching wooden cabinetry are provided, while green backsplashes in the kitchen and bathrooms pay homage to traditional Victorian tiles found in Glasgow’s tenement buildings.
