Glasgow Architecture
Glasgow School Of Art Architectural
Discussion Glasgow School of Art Commentary Charles Rennie Mackintosh won a competition to design the Glasgow School of Art, his first commission and most important building. Sited at the edge of a steeply sloping south facing hill, the building, an art school, stretches along an entire block, facing a major street to the north. The building has an eclectic unity with influences from Scottish baronial architecture (volumetric masses of heavy masonry), art nouveau motifs (floral and geometric motifs in the iron work, tiles, details) and modern materials…
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The historical development of the city of Glasgow and the ship-building, seafaring and industrial waterfront along the river Clyde, gives both a unique shared legacy. Situated where the city meets river, ‘flowing’ between the two in a symbolic representation of their dynamic relationship, the museum places itself in the very roots of its origins – establishing a clear connection between its exhibits and their wider context. The building, conceived as a sectional extrusion open at both ends, its cross-sectional outline encapsulating a wave or pleat…
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Clifton & Stewart House is just across Kelvingrove Park and a 12 minute walk from the University of Glasgow, the University Sports Club and Student Union and Glasgow School of Art. Clifton & Stewart House is close to all that the West End of Glasgow has to offer: shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars and is just minutes from the City centre. Clifton and Stewart House are just across from Kelvingrove park. On sunny days take your books across the road to Kelvingrove Park and study in the fresh air or just wander around the park enjoying…
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What are the top universities in the UK? If you want to study in England, or Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, which universities should you consider? This UK university league table reveals the 78 best UK universities and colleges, according to the trusted Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016. The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge take the top two spots in this ranking of best British universities, while some of the best universities in London complete the top five. Resources: choosing a university…
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Simon Laurie – RSW RGI Simon Laurie, RSW RGI, has been generous in allowing us to use his beautiful work ‘Fortezza’ on our RGI Open Annual Exhibition promotional material this… Read more RGI Open Annual Exhibition News → June Carey – RGI The RGI is honoured to have many elected members who will be exhibiting their work within our Open Annual Exhibition from 12th to 27th November 2016.… Read more RGI Open Annual Exhibition News → Invited Artist – Jane McCance The RGI is delighted to feature another of our Invited Artist’s for this years RGI Open…
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The search for the real identity of Banksy is a story one that never fails capture the imagination of the media and the millions of fans across the globe of the subversive Bristol street artist, ever since he came to the public’s attention back in 1997 with his The Mild Mild West mural. And with the news that filtered out in March of a scientific study by Queen Margaret University confirming previous studies that pointed out to him as being plain old public school boy Robin Gunningham, the final nail in the coffin was struck in what had left the…
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Cycling is a cheap, quick and healthy way to get around. There is a network of on and off road cycle routes in Edinburgh. The King s Buildings is less than two and a half miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and less than two miles from the Central Area. It takes approximately twenty minutes to cycle to the King s Buildings from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and approximately ten minutes to cycle between the King s Buildings and the Central Area. Plan your bike journey To find out local cycle routes to the King s Buildings, you can use…
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Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of 185 Bath Street? Steeped in culture and heritage, Glasgow Art Club has long been a private meeting place for generations of the city’s most innovative and creative inhabitants. Now, we are giving you the chance to see behind the scenes of one of Glasgow’s best kept secrets! Let our friendly and knowledgeable guides take you through the building to give you a fascinating insight into the history of Glasgow Art Club and its collections. In 1893 two adjacent town houses on Bath Street were transformed by…
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With all the fridge magnets and the hair dressers with their Mockintosh lettering, it is easy to forget how good Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s architecture and design work actually is. To set the record straight we’ve put together a list of the ten best stops on the Mackintosh tour. Click the links in the description for maps and opening times. 1. Glasgow School of Art An icon of 20th-century design and arguably the world’s first modernist building, Mackintosh’s masterpiece is full of surprising details. The best angles on this fantastic building…
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Welcome Christmas Party Takeaway Located right in the heart of Royal Exchange Square, this is certainly our most prominent Zizzi. The restaurant makes the most of the building s stunning historical architecture to create a must visit destination for eating out in Glasgow. Paintings by local Scottish artists feature throughout the restaurant, providing a stunning backdrop to your meal. The restaurant boasts the first in house Zizzi bar where you will be able to choose from an extensive selection of wines and a sophisticated cocktail menu. To complete…
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