UK: MODA Living and main contractor Robertson Construction have staged a topping out ceremony at Moda, Holland Park, a BTR neighbourhood in Glasgow City Centre.
Converted from the former Strathclyde Police headquarters, Moda, Holland Park will feature a mix of 433 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. It will be home to a new community of nearly 1,000 people across four buildings ranging from six to 22 storeys in height.
The neighbourhood will include a gym and fitness centre, private dining rooms, cinema and gaming rooms, sky lounges, and roof terraces with green space and BBQ areas.
Smart technology will monitor its sustainability performance while Moda, Holland Park will target three-star Fitwel accreditation, the highest level of recognition from the wellness certifier.
Shops, bars and restaurants at ground floor level will encourage increased footfall to the area, which will open next year.
Tony Brooks, managing director at Moda Living, said: “We are proud to have topped out Moda, Holland Park, in an exciting milestone for our first rental neighbourhood in Glasgow. We were particularly thrilled to welcome a number of senior members of Glasgow City Council to the event.”
“We’ve been working closely with the council for several years to deliver a neighbourhood that regenerates not just the former police HQ but the areas around us, so to have them celebrate this landmark moment with us was testament to how we have worked collaboratively to realise our shared vision,” he added.
Annemarie O’Donnell, chief executive of Glasgow City Council, said: “Redevelopment is really important, particularly in the city centre, because it is not only a catalyst for regeneration; but creates an opportunity to rethink what parts of our city are for and how they add value to the wider community. In this case, we have been very clear that we want to see more people living in the city centre in the future – in addition to the established retail, leisure and hospitality sectors that people expect. Moda is playing a big part in that process of reimagining and revitalising the city centre. They have made a long-term commitment to the city and I’m very happy to see that continue.”
