Blairtummock House is a category B-listed building located in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow. Simpson & Brown were the architects for its conversion to an Enterprise Centre providing office accommodation, with the principal rooms being available for hire by businesses and local community groups.
The house dates from the 18th century. It was altered many times in the 19th century, but was most radically remodelled in 1904 by iron-master Andrew Lamberton. After compulsory purchase in 1954 the house was internally stripped, sub-divided and finally left empty. At the inception of this project it was in an exceptionally poor condition. Failure of the gutters and roofs had led to extensive dry and wet rot affecting many of the timbers and materials leaving some areas unstable.
Simpson & Brown prepared a Conservation Plan which recorded the building’s historical development, assessed and graded significance and outlined the conservation needs. By tracing Lamberton family members, plans and photographs were obtained which showed building elements that had been lost. Options for the future use of the building were assessed with office use recommended as the most sustainable option and offering the greatest benefit to the local community.
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