CLIENT

MITIE FM and the Scottish Government

LOCATION

Central Scotland

VALUE

Undisclosed

When the Scottish Government needed more space for one of their most important data centres, GLM were employed as part of an M&E-led consortium. GLM fed into an option appraisal which ultimately resulted in the Scottish Government deciding to keep the data centre in the 1940’s former hospital building.

This was an unusual challenge for a data centre which would more normally be housed in a new building. Throughout the project GLM’s skill with existing building adaptation were utilised to the fullest, as the building threw up a range of surprises and challenges to the design team.

GLM’s role as designer meant that an M&E led project did not falter when confronted with difficult built fabric. Over time, GLM has been called on to aid with a series of associated issues with the building, from internal refurbishment of office areas, to roof repairs.