Description:
Plans are now in place to renovate and extend St Andrew's
Metropolitan Cathedral, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Glasgow. The original building was completed
in 1816 and became the Cathedral in 1884.
Now the fabric of the existing Cathedral building requires
conservation and renovation to ensure its long-term
integrity.Currently, the Cathedral is not large enough to fulfil
its intended purpose as the principal church of the Archdiocese of
Glasgow and the seat of its Archbishop. As well as
refurbishment that includes lighting, flooring and seating, a
number of plans are in place to extend the building so that it can
function more effectively in the 21st century.
The extension of the existing apse to the north will create a
larger sanctuary and will allow more space for the liturgical
celebrations which are proper to the Archbishop in his
Cathedral.
The enlargement of openings and inclusion of new bronze clad
doors to the east and west elevations of the building will create
access appropriate to the functioning of the building.
A new multi-purpose cloister will create additional
space.
A new café will be created on the ground floor of the existing
Presbytery to add a much needed area for social
interaction.
Construction commenced September 2009.