Capella Building

A free standing 11 storey tower at the heart of the International Financial Services District.

The building is quadrant shaped on plan in response to a landscaped rotunda generated by the masterplan.

Unitized curtain walling panels incorporate opaque coloured bands and linear frit to reduce solar gain and add visual interest.

New public realm recalls the historic importance of Atlantic Quay’s status as Glasgow’s principal dockside.

Brief

  • grade A office building to complete masterplan

Results

  • final phase of BDP’s masterplan for Atlantic Quay
  • unrivalled 3600 views for over 20 miles
  • new flexible open plan office space

Facts

Location: Atlantic Quay, Glasgow
Client: Wilson Bowden
Construction cost: £26m
Completed: 2009

Integrated services

architecture, landscape architecture

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