View of West reception wing from South. Digital image of D 42262 CN.

Description View of West reception wing from South. Digital image of D 42262 CN.

Date 21/12/1998

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number SC 716160

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of D 42262 CN

Scope and Content West reception wing from the south, Lanark County Buildings, Almada Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Lanark County Buildings were built 1960-4 to designs by the County Architect's Office of Lanark County Council, under the guidance of City Architect, David Gordon Bannerman. They consist of a 17-storeyed office block with a two-storeyed block below linked to a circular Council chamber. This civic headquarters complex is set within a paved entrance 'plaza' with flagpoles, lawns, fountains and pools. This shows the reception area after redecoration in 1995. A curving desk faced with light wood veneers draws the visitor into the space. The floor is paved with stone tiles, the walls feature timber panelling, and the ceiling incorporates inset light fittings. Double doors with leaf-shaped glazing lead off to other areas of the offices. The tower block contains offices, public areas and restaurant on the 15th floor. Entry is via a first-floor terrace which is reached by a ramp and a bridge which are heated in winter to ensure visitors do not slip on snow and ice. This building has been selected as one of Scotland's key 20th-century Modern architectural monuments. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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