The Vita Group has acquired the Met Tower, a well-known Glasgow landmark, with plans to introduce its Union co-living concept to Scotland for the first time.

The redevelopment aims to revitalise the former college building, which has been vacant for over a decade.

The Union model offers individuals, couples, and small groups the ability to choose an apartment that suits their needs, along with access to shared amenities designed to create vibrant, connected communities. The proposed scheme aligns with Glasgow City Council's City Centre Strategy 2024–30, which aims to double the city centre residential population by 2035 and repurpose underused buildings.

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, welcomed the news, stating: "This is fantastic news for the future of a listed Glasgow landmark and for the ongoing transformation of our city centre. I look forward to it once again becoming a potent symbol of our changing city centre."

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Max Bielby, Chief Operating Officer of Vita Group, said the company sees a "real opportunity to explore how our Union concept could bring much-needed accommodation to the heart of the city." He added that Vita is committed to working with Glasgow to "breathe new life into a building that has historically been an engine of opportunity for young people."

The acquisition is part of Vita Group's long-term commitment to Scotland, where it has already delivered three communities with over 1,000 beds, with another three schemes underway that will add a further 1,232 beds. The company's approach will draw on the success of Union Manchester, which opened earlier this year with more than 1,600 co-living beds and is already fully let.

Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the investment, calling it "another welcome vote of confidence in Glasgow's future."

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Housing, Development, Built Heritage and Land Use at Glasgow City Council, also welcomed the news, stating it shows the council's efforts to attract significant investment are "paying off."