TEMPLETON MAKES PERFECT BACKDROP FOR THEATRE COMPANY

Vivace Theatre School has raised the curtain on its new home in the dramatic setting of Templeton on the Green, one of Glasgow’s best known landmarks.

The theatre school is the latest tenant to sign up for space in the Grade A listed collection of buildings, which were once home to the Templeton Carpet factory. The principal building, designed by Sir William Leiper in 1889 is rumoured to have been based on the Doges Palace in Venice and is regarded by many as the finest decorative brick façade in the world.

Vivace has taken a 1900 sq ft wing and a separate 1500 sq ft performance area in The White Studios which is also home to a micro-brewery with its own beer hall and restaurant. The six year lease for the theatre school is at a rent of £18,000 per annum.

Joyce McLelland, Head of Vivace, said: “We spent ages looking for suitable premises as we wanted a lot of space but didn’t fancy being stuck on an industrial estate somewhere.

“We love it here because there is such a great mix of tenants, there is a clothing company downstairs who have offered to make costumes for us and another neighbour is a photographer who we hope will do some publicity shots for us.”

The building, which was sold by Scottish Enterprise two years ago, is being sensitively redeveloped at a cost of £22m by Credential Property and offers a variety of studios, workshops and modern office facilities along with 34 loft style apartments. When it is complete it will also feature a gym, nursery and integral food and leisure outlets, as well as a tranquil sculpture garden within the overall development.

Marilyn MacMillan, Sales Director Credential Property, said: “We have been delighted with the response to the redevelopment of the former Templeton Business Centre, which has attracted a wonderful variety of new tenants bringing fresh life into one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings and helping to regenerate Glasgow’s East End.”

There are currently a number of premises still available in the building ranging in size from 300 to 3,000 square feet. For further information on Templeton on the Green contact Marilyn MacMillan on 0141 248 4155.