An empty office block in Tradeston is to be demolished to make way for new co-living flats. The building has been used as a filming location for the film Tetris, set in Soviet era Russia and as the police station in the television series Irvine Welsh’s Crime.

Plans for the building at 100 Morrison Street include 420 “co-living studios,” a restaurant or cafe and outdoor green garden areas if planning permission is granted.

Planners at Glasgow City Council are recommending approval of the bid from applicant Copperstone Partners 2. The office to be knocked down was previously used by Glasgow City Council, which moved out in 2016.

A design statement submitted to the council said: “This proposal will continue the regeneration of Tradeston and provide a metropolitan scale landmark for the city.”

There have been seven objections and one supporting comment to the proposal with a number of residents worried about building work impacting the unstable river wall at Windmillcroft Quay.

The hundreds of studios within the development, which would each measure about 22 square metres, are to be kitted out with a double bed, toilet, shower, sofa, dining table, workstation and chair among other features. They would also include a kitchenette with a sink, fridge, hob and oven.

The building, which is understood to have 19 storeys according to designs, would also feature communal kitchens, a gym, cinema room, games room and lounge. Cycle parking is also to be provided.

Commenting on the accommodation, a planning statement said: “The proposal also offers a different type of housing for Glasgow and will assist in meeting the different housing needs of various age groups and professional backgrounds. By delivering a form of housing tailored to modern urban lifestyles, the proposal supports increased residential density in a highly accessible location, helping to strengthen the vibrancy of the city centre.”

Objectors voiced concern about the unstable quay wall on the river, worries over daylight loss and the impact on parking along with other issues.

One resident said: “We have concerns over the scale of the development, in particular its height which is not in keeping with the other established buildings in this location, in particular in relation to the recent development of the Barclays complex.

“In addition if approved, there is concern on the potential adverse impacts of the development works, which may effect the integrity of the quay wall.”

The planning application is due to have a pre-determination hearing at the planning applications committee next week before councillors make a decision