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post updated 11 December 2025

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.

Teacher Building, Glasgow – Renovation Project of the Year:

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Mosaic Architecture + Design Awards News

Stephen Mallon, director of Mosaic, said: “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.”

Neil Haining, director of Mosaic, added: “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.

Dalian House, Glasgow – Build to Rent Development of the Year:

image courtesy of architects practice

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.

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Previously on Glasgow Architecture:

28 August 2017

Mosaic acquires Glasgow’s second oldest architecture practice

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has acquired Burnet Bell (Glasgow’s second oldest architectural practice, dating back to 1878) for an undisclosed sum, boosting its staff numbers to 20.

Mosaic Architecture + Design News, Glasgow

The acquisition adds Glasgow School of Art, St. Aloysius’ Collegeand St. Columba’s School amongst others to Mosaic’s burgeoning client portfolio and enhances its offering of consultancy services, which includes architecture, interior design, masterplanning, to a range of sectors, such as education, residential care and hospitality.

Frank Burnet Sr founded Burnet Bell in 1878 and notable early buildings include: St Georges Mansions, Charing Cross (1901); Battlefield Rest, (1914) and St Columbas School (1919). Frank Burnet Jr joined in 1919 and the practice further flourished leading to acquiring James Miller’s firm in 1945.

Burnet Bell became well known and prolific in the field of schools, hospitals and Glasgow’s tenemental housing. Notable principals led the practice, including James Rennie, followed by Bob McPhail and Iain Macrae to the current day.

Stephen Mallon, Director of Mosaic, said: “We are an ambitious company with a firm focus on expansion, so when the opportunity to acquire Burnet Bell presented itself, we realised that both practices share an expertise in similar sectors and that combining our practices would further enhance our offering to clients operating within the education, residential care, hospitality and other sectors.”

Neil Haining, Director of Mosaic, added: “Burnet Bell and Mosaic share a similar work ethic, offering design solutions that create uplifting spaces for people to work, live and play, and this strategic acquisition provides us with an enlarged portfolio comprising small scale design solutions up to multi-million pound projects for a broader range of clients, while bolstering our range of expertise and prospects for achieving further growth.”

Iain Macrae, former managing partner of Burnet Bell, said: “This merger marks a positive step forward for both companies, providing continuity for Burnet Bell staff and clients while protecting and strengthening the ongoing business of one of Glasgow’s oldest architectural practices.

“I will be continuing my involvement with the new combined entity for the foreseeable future to ensure a smooth transition for all our existing clients.”

Recent projects undertaken by Mosaic and Burnet Bell include: the University of the West of Scotland’s new Lanarkshire Campus; the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland new student residences in Glasgow; extensive refurbishment of the RAC Club in Pall Mall, London; a new campus extension for St. Columba’s School; new offices for Glasgow School of Art and the new sports facility for St. Aloysius’ College.

The enlarged practice recently relocated to a new city centre studio in Glasgow city centre and is already on the lookout for further growth opportunities.

• Mosaic Architecture + Design offers a range of consultancy services, including: architecture; masterplanning; interior design, and sustainability. It also provides site finding, feasibility appraisals, CAD visualisation and construction management services.

• Mosaic works with clients across a wide sector of the property industry including: workplace; hotel and leisure; education; community; retail; industrial; residential and private clients.

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