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The cinema and film space will be located in the Rotundas and Harbour Tunnel which connects them. These B-listed buildings are situated on either side of the Clyde in the Finnieston and Pacific Quay areas of Glasgow.

The North Rotunda: The South Rotunda: 28 Tunnel Street 100 Govan Road

Glasgow Glasgow

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The almost identical round domed brick structures were built between 1890-95, and sit across the Clyde from one another. Many people are unaware of the South Rotunda and the Tunnel which runs under the Clyde and connects them, and therefore the proposal should work together with the buildings to highlight their unique structures and history.

The North Rotunda is split over 5 levels, including a basement, and currently houses a restaurant and comedy club. The South Rotunda was recently refurbished into offices for a marine engineering firm, also split over 5 levels. The tunnel is owned by Scottish Water and is closed to the public. The Rotundas have a diameter of 24m and are around 21m in height, extending another 22m down to the Tunnel. The Tunnel is around 220 metres long and 5 metres wide, with a 1-metre-wide water mains pipe running through from the South to the North.

The Rotundas and Tunnel have been selected for the proposal as the twin structures with the hidden tunnel are ideal for a hidden, immersive film space. The Rotundas have also been selected due to their unique history. Originally used as entrances to the tunnel, they allowed the transport of goods and people across the river.

The buildings are situated in a historically industrial area of Glasgow, which is now becoming more populated with entertainment venues.

The area surrounding the North Rotunda is becoming a more popular area for visitors to concerts and events. At the South Rotunda, the area is dominated by office buildings, however the Science Museum and Glasgow Quay offer further entertainment-based activities for locals and tourists alike.