Calls have been made for developers to retain the historic facade at the front of the M&S earmarked for demolition
Plans to demolish part of a city centre building dating back to 1935 in favour of student flats have been described as a 'travesty'.
The store was a popular fixture on the shopping street for nearly nine decades having first opened in 1935 and was regarded as one of the city's oldest M&S stores. The art deco building was designed by famous architect Robert Lutyens.There are currently no plans to retain any part of the building, including the eye-catching facade.
He said: "It’s incredibly disheartening to see the proposal to demolish the M&S store on Sauchiehall Street in its entirety, despite it being a much-loved institution that has served generations of Glaswegians. In the midst of a climate emergency, it is unthinkable that a full demolition would take place, with the environmental consequences that would have.
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