Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious Scottish Property Awards 2026.

The practice has been shortlisted in the Build to Rent Development of the Year for its work on Dalian House, Glasgow and for Renovation Project of the Year for its work on the Teacher Building, also in Glasgow.

“We’re delighted with this recognition of the work undertaken on two prominent landmark projects in Glasgow, both fine examples of how giving buildings a new lease of life, activity and sustainable future is as important as any new build design.”

“These award shortlistings give much deserved recognition for our hardworking and talented team of architects and interior designers working on a range of landmark projects throughout the UK for clients across a wide sector of the property industry, including commercial, hotel and leisure, retail, education, community, industrial, residential and private clients.”

This summer Mosaic completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House for Maven/ Calmont into an exciting development providing 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats and associated landscaping and shared amenity spaces.

Along with internal alterations, the redevelopment included the refurbishment of all exterior elevations, new glazing and extensive landscaping to the front and rear of the building which was formerly occupied by NHS Glasgow as its headquarters but has been vacant since 2010.

The development adjacent to the M8 motorway at St Vincent Street is ideally located for residents to enjoy the benefit of a short walk east into the city centre and the leisure facilities in the Finnieston area and west end, a short walk in the other direction.

 “Not only is the re-purposing of existing buildings such as Dalian House important for improving their energy performance and longevity, it also provides mainstream housing, bringing people back to live in the city centre, adding to the 24-hour culture and economy and providing opportunities through shared communal facilities for near home and co-working in addition to leisure facilities in a safe, managed building,” said Mallon.

And Mosaic recently converted the former Teacher building at St Enoch Square, Glasgow into serviced apartments with space for a whisky-themed bar restaurant.

Following the opening of 25 serviced apartments for short-term accommodation by global hospitality company Sonder on the upper floors, the ground and lower ground floor space, with full consent for a public house/restaurant with outside seating, is currently in a shell condition ready for an incoming tenant’s specific branding and fit out.

The development for JFM Electrical (Holdings) marks a prestige addition to Glasgow’s leisure offering revitalising this landmark St Enoch Square focal point.

The project included new external lighting and external repairs to the façade while the iconic ‘Teacher’ gilded sign has been refurbished, and permission has been granted to reinstate the full original signage which also had gilded signs stating ‘Scotch Whisky Distillers’ on the lower levels.

“It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to work on such an historically significant building and to be able to reinstate the iconic ‘Scotch Whisky Distillers’ signage,” said Mallon.

“And with planning permission to create a ground floor restaurant/bar (Class 3) with the capacity for 101 covers and a further 110 bar capacity with additional outside seating areas, it looks like the building has a bright future.”

Built in 1875, and designed by architect James Boucher, known primarily for his involvement in the design of the Kibble Palace in Glasgow, the existing building is known affectionately to many Glaswegians as the Teacher building.

Built originally to house the headquarters, offices and dram shop of William Teacher & Sons, the building was ideally located across the Square from the St Enoch railway station and hotel which formed one of the main routes to the south and London St Pancras.

The building will now commence a new chapter in its life as a serviced apartment building including a whisky bar and restaurant where city-goers can meet in convivial surrounding, whilst visitors to the city can stay in stylish comfort.