Redpath Construction | Camphill Gate, Shawlands

Camphill Gate tenement is a B listed building in the Shawlands conservation area of Glasgow. Originally designed by architect John Nisbet in 1906.

Redpath delivered fabric repairs to this iconic building.

This was Glasgow’s first tenement to be built with a fireproof roof which was designed to be used as a ‘roof garden’ and drying area. This was considered ground-breaking at the time and is still unique to this tenement. We have undertaken extensive and specialist roof repairs which included the replacement of the mastic asphalt. The existing cast iron railings on the perimeter edge were removed for sensitive restoration and then reinstated.

Working with Fiona Sinclair Architects, we delivered:

Stone Repairs
Mastic asphalt roofing
Rainwater goods – gutters and downpipes
Leadworks and slating to domes
Cupola repairs including glazing
Repairs to walls and roofs of roof enclosures
Restoration of main railings to roof
Decoration works to closes – clean original tiles with decoration above
Door entry system
New close entrance doors
Communal TV/Satellite system
Render and plaster works

With all 24 flats in the building occupied and 12 retail units fully operational, our project team fostered good community and stakeholder relationships to ensure as little disruption as possible during our work.

The Camphill Gate Residents Association campaigned to raise funds to restore the building to its former glory and preserve an important part of the Southside’s heritage. Funds were provided by Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Glasgow City Council.