In 2013 we partnered with a local landlord to develop the building. We secured funding from Glasgow City Council through their pilot Floorspace Grant scheme. This project, Many Studios, was one of four projects within the area benefiting from this scheme. Many Studios is a creative hub, home to over 60 artists and creative practitioners. For us, the project was representative of the kind of work that we wanted to be delivering - a clear statement about who we are as a practice. The Charlie’s Market building on Ross Street is somewhat shrouded in myth. Depending on who you ask, it has, at one time or another, served as a carpet factory, a garage, a women’s refuge, and a soap factory. Our approach to the redevelopment of the building was strategic, resourceful, and thoughtful. With a modest budget we ensured that the building was safe, warm and functional. We repurposed the existing staircase, rotating it 90 degrees. Budget was dedicated to allow for the installation of large windows out on to the street - inviting people to look in. Above all we wanted to build a sense of permeability into the fabric of the building. We wanted to counter the cliche of a creative organisation moving into an ‘edgy’ part of town. By fully allowing the building to become part of the street, hosting markets, exhibitions, and film screenings, Many Studios expands far beyond the building that contains it.