EDITORIAL Take a bow T Alex Smith, editor Email: asmith@cibsejournal.com Twitter: @alexsmith68 he Theatre Royal Glasgow is a perfect example of why the necessary job of updating services can be a brilliant opportunity to make vast improvements to occupants overall experience of a building. The brief was to upgrade access to the theatre stalls, which had changed little since Victorian times. A site next door was earmarked for a new foyer, which would include access to theatre levels. The designers realised this could be a striking new public space, if only they could relocate the plantroom. A solution was found when discussions with the fire engineer revealed an access stairwell that was no longer required, and could be used to house all HVAC, thus freeing up space in the foyer. The design may look fantastical, but it was still a case of form following function. The typical coffee chain store could soon be ground into history, if Costas new eco-pod concept takes off. Numerous ceiling grilles blasting cold air onto the faces of customers are a far cry from this new naturally ventilated coffee shop. Design-wise its impressive but the partnership between tenant and landlord is what really inspires early discussions between parties enabled the investment necessary for energy savings, to be accounted for in Costas rent. At last a green deal that works.