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One of the beautiful clocks on the tower of the Gallery of Modern Art, (GoMA), Glasgow, this face is on the south side of Royal Exchange Square, maybe not as obvious as the main clock on the east side. #glasgow #goma #gomaglasgow #galleryofmodernart #galleryofmodernartglasgow #artgallery #publicclock #clock #clocktower #clockface #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture
The spire of The Briggait, the former Glasgow fish market from Glasgow Green on a dramatic sky day 😀⛈️💨 #briggait #briggaitglasgow #glasgow #spire #spires #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #insta_glasgow #glasgowgreen #glasgowphotography #glasgowphotographer #dramaticsky #dramaticskies
Glasgow, 2009
Whilst looking through some older images ...I had another shot at converting this to BW from some photos taken a while back... Oh and seeing it is the height of summer today - a reality check of those dark winter nights we all love!
Jan 28th 2013. On a dour Monday lunchtime, architect John McAslan is greeted by curious reporters, and a small crowd of impassioned members of the public. Turning out in the rain they wanted to hear his take on the George Square ‘scandal’ and to share opinion on the botched redesign proposal process so far. His design was the preferred scheme of the judging panel, but blocked at the last minute by what the Herald describes as ‘a fit of pique’ by council leader George Matheson. Already the proposals have been removed from the councils website replaced by this somewhat austere page.
www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=9632
Standing at the foot of the Scott Monument at the centre of George Square, the relentless beating of the rain, did little to dampen enthusiasm for the Glasgow born architect’s desire to rekindle hope for the scheme to be picked up again, effectively rescuing the proposal with further engagement and refinement, an act that he is positive the council leadership will see sense in.
Perhaps the expression on his face captured here, expresses the frustration at a process fraught with complications, a lack of transparency and little communication with what the people of Glasgow want from the square truly being taken into account, despite his own and his practice’s intent to see something captivating, inspiring and fitting for the city to be proud of.
The council’s initial response so far is unsubstantiated stating that: "It became clear over the course of the process that there was no public support for a redesign and whatever design had been picked would not be being implemented." This is a misleading statement, and highly questionable. Putting the emphasis on the Glasgow people for reasons why a way forward with proposals could not be officially agreed is an attempt to attract attention away from failures within the competition process itself, to what extent proper engagement with the public was involved, clear briefs and to what extent a fair decision making process was adhered to.
Personally, I think the city would be supportive of proposals for an exciting and imaginative rethink of George square; all be it further investigations required to ensure that the scheme offers what people want from the space, be that respect for the original layout, relaxation areas, performance, display of public art, green space, reflection space, meeting space etc… and to know that the process is fair (ie not corrupt) respecting the area’s context and historic story. Is that asking too much from a design process estimated at costing a couple of hundred grand?
With the slightest inkling of scandal, misappropriation or distrust brought into the mix, a consensus quickly arises to get all hands off the public space and leave us with the square un-spoilt, yet looking a bit neglected; a disservice to Glasgow, whose story is made by bold and imaginative visions being put in place, and deserving a square that truly reflects the spirit of the city at its heart. This must be about what is best for the city, not individual opinions. A pause for reflection and further debate is commendable... however, lets see some further explorations of the designs, more engagement with the public, artists getting more involved, and perhaps collaboration with a landscape architect too!
Detail image of one of the brass door panels at the main entrance to the Glasgow School of Art.
Some links with more information about the GSA and this outstanding Glasgow building:
www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/museums-and-galleriesnew/ch...
Glasgow School of Art windows detail (west aspect).
Some links with more information about the GSA and this outstanding Glasgow building:
www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/museums-and-galleriesnew/ch...
no handrail or toughened glass!
thankfully protective legislation ensures that this cannot be built today.....
we are all much safer and should be thankful that the powers that be,
to protect us from such obvious life threatening dangers..........
Mackintosh Building, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland.
Some links with more information about the GSA and this outstanding Glasgow building:
www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/museums-and-galleriesnew/ch...
On this day, Alexander "Greek" Thomson was born (9 April 1817). He was an eminent Scottish architect and a pioneer of sustainable building. He earned his nickname by using Greek Ionic styles in his designs. Alexander died in Glasgow on 22nd March 1875 at his home at no.1 Moray Place in the terrace he had himself designed.
In the picture, Holmwood House, the finest and most elaborate residential villa designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson.
The former Glasgow College of Commerce reflected in the windows of the former College of Building and Printing in Cathedral Street, both designed by Peter Williams of Wylie Shanks & Underwood and both now derelict. #glasgow #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #architecture #reflection #college #glasgowcity #glasgowcollege #glasgowcollegeofbuildingandprinting #glasgowcollegeofcommerce #wylieshanksarchitects
Good to see the Trinity Tower in the Park area of Glasgow with the scaffolding finally removed and glowing on a fresh autumn day. . Former Trinity College, built in 1856-1857 as the Free Church College and designed by Charles Wilson. #trinitytowerglasgow #glasgow #parkareaglasgow #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #tower #glasgowphotographer #glasgowphotography #nikon #nikonzf
The former Anchor Line shipping office building, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Another magnificent Glasgow building by James Miller, in my opinion an underrated architect compared to Macintosh and Alexander Thomson (ask l100 people to name a famous architect, how many would say ‘James Miller’ #jamesmillerarchitect #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #glasgow #glasgowcity #glasgowcitycentre #architect #shippingoffice #shipping #anchorline #anchorlineglasgow
Architecturally diverse, flamboyant, and eclectic - like Glasgow itself.
From Wikipedia:
"The Britannia Music Hall (later known as The Panopticon or The Britannia Panopticon) in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate.
"Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M. MacFarlane,the Trongate building was a speculative building, soon with lessees for each of its four shops on the street level. The floors above were advertised as being suitable for a drapery warehouse, but they opened as an entertainment centre, firstly as the Britannia Music Hall.
"Britannia Panopticon was an early building to become powered by electricity and one of the first cinema venues in Scotland. The Britannia Music Hall, leased to John Brand, opened on Christmas Day 1859. Successive lessees include HT Rossborough, William Kean , Arthur Hubner and AE Pickard and was closed in 1938 when the Trongate building was sold by the Pickard family to the multiple tailors Weaver to Wearer Ltd of Leeds, which in the 1950s became part of Great Universal Stores Ltd. Fortunately, following the removal of the false ceiling on floor one in 2003, the Britannia was opened again. It is currently being conserved by a trust who regularly perform traditional shows in the auditorium. In 1977 the building became a category A listed building."
Classic bridge architecture in Glasgow, Scotland
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The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Glasgow, reflected on 110 Queen Street as viewed from Ingram Street.
www.bam.co.uk/how-we-do-it/case-study/connect110ns---glasgow
www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk/110-queen-street-development
As featured: nextcity.org/daily/entry/study-recommends-expanded-urban-...
I love a red and cream brick building, the Kinning Park and The Barras areas of Glasgow are good places, but this example is on the north side of the Forth and Clyde canal. #redandcream #bricks #brickbuilding #glasgowarchitecture #forthandclydecanal #redbrick
Image incorporating detail from the Mackintosh Building and, in the background, the new Reid Building, Glasgow School of Art.
Background right is a limited view of the installation by Michael Stumpf.
Video of the installation of Stumpf's work:
Some links with more information about the GSA and this outstanding Glasgow building:
www.gsa.ac.uk/media/835572/130919-case-study-breem-.pdf
www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/visual/glasgow-school-of...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/mar/02/glas...
www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/museums-and-galleriesnew/ch...
A re-working of a picture I took in 2020, the view hasn’t changed much, it’s just the light is better. 😀📷
A selection of Glasgow architectural styles in one picture from Virginia Street. Bottom: the rear of the former Sheriff Court, top left: the roof of the extension to the former GPO building on Ingram Street, top right: the former Glasgow College of Building and Printing #glasgow #glasgowlife #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowphotography #glasgowbuildings #glasgowcity #glasgowcreates #ig_glasgow #mysecretglasgow #visitglasgow #glasgowcollegeofbuildingandprinting #gpobuilding #corinthianclubglasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #city #cityphotography #cityofglasgow #merchantcity #merchantcityglasgow