Glasgow, University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Reading Room
Library (20th Century), University (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Glasgow, University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Reading Room
Classification Library (20th Century), University (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Glasgow University Library; Hillhead House; Round Reading Room
Canmore ID 147396
Site Number NS56NE 966
NGR NS 56939 66756
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/147396
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Govan (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
ARCHITECT: T. Harold Hughes & D.S.R. Waugh 1938-9
Built on the site of Hillhead House. Classical form, reminiscent of the Pantheon. Round plan allows for maximum supervision by four staff. Seats 435 readers on ground floor and 130 in gallery. Originally intended to be at the centre of a quadrangle with clocktower (scheme unexecuted). Awarded the RIBA Architecture Bronze Medal 1950 for the best building in Scotland 1936-49.
RIAS Quarterly 1950; Thirties Society Journal 1984; Dr Hutcheson 1951; University of Glasgow 1951; C McKean 1989
