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Glasgow, University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Library

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Library (20th Century)

Site Name Glasgow, University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Library

Classification Library (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Glasgow University Library; Gul

Canmore ID 147392

Site Number NS56NE 962

NGR NS 56887 66828

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/147392

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Glasgow, City Of
  • Parish Govan (City Of Glasgow)
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District City Of Glasgow
  • Former County Lanarkshire

Architecture Notes

ARCHITECT: William Whitfield 1965-81

Roof extension to accommodate Special Collections department added by Holmes Partnership, May 1997. New ground floor entrance completed February 1998.

RIAS 1998

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Publication Account (1997)

A Kahn-like reversal of the 'service core' principle inspired this densely clustere, castle-like outcrop, which crowns the skyline of the University's Hillhead extension area. Variegated concrete service towers congregate around the outside of the building, leaving internal areas exceptionally uncluttered. The low, massive Art Gallery, incorporating a reconstruction of Mackintosh's demolished house, was added later at the foot of the library wing. (Fig. 4.52).

Information from 'Rebuilding Scotland: The Postwar Vision, 1945-75', (1997).

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