Construction of 109 new homes and 10,000 sq ft of commercial space in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre will begin later this year following purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by Artisan Real Estate.

The Ingram Street site, currently being used as a temporary carpark, will now be transformed into a mixed-use development bringing together sustainable apartments for sale on the open market and ground floor commercial space housed in buildings varying in height from four to seven storeys. 

David Westwater, Managing Director for Artisan Real Estate Scotland, said: “We are delighted to confirm that we will be on site to deliver this transformational development this year, bringing much needed new housing right into the heart of Glasgow’s city centre.

“Artisan will bring significant investment to this important Merchant City site, creating a landscaped and carbon friendly mixed-use development. We have set out an innovative design to attract life and excitement into the Merchant City, closely following the Council’s well-stated ambitions to encourage more people to move into Glasgow city centre.”

The apartments will include a range of one, two and three bedroomed properties providing the latest in low carbon, fossil-fuel free living - including energy-efficient air source heat pump technology and high levels of sound and thermal insulation.

The ground floor commercial space will accommodate up to four separate units ranging in size from 1,750 to 2,750 sq ft suitable for a range of uses including leisure, office, retail or restaurants and cafés.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Housing and Development at Glasgow City Council, said: “This is a vital site for the council’s commitment to bringing more new homes and mixed-use spaces into the heart of Glasgow, creating even more attractive and accessible city centre neighbourhoods. This will be the first Build for Sale accommodation constructed in the city centre for over a decade and the confidence that Artisan has in the city is yet another indication that we’re moving in the right direction.”

The developer’s plans were originally approved by Glasgow City Council’s planning committee in February 2023, before being referred to the Scottish Government for determination. Scottish Ministers subsequently confirmed planning approval for the new development following conclusion of a planning legal agreement in February 2025.

Site preparation work will start in autumn 2026 with the development’s completion set for 2028.