Savings Bank Of Glasgow

 The former Savings Bank of Glasgow, located on the corner of Argyle Street and Shaftesbury Street in Anderston, is a prominent landmark. It's a Grade A listed building, known for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The building, designed by James Salmon, junior and J Gaff Gillespie, features a four-story tenement with the original bank at the ground floor. It's also known for its Art Nouveau elements and a peacock mosaic at the entrance, created by the British & Italian Mosaic Company. The Glasgow Savings Bank, was said to have once been the largest savings bank in Scotland.

 

 

 

Cathcart Old Parish Church

 Cathcart Old Parish Church, This is what remains of the church designed by James Dempster, most of which was demolished in 1931. The surrounding graveyard, which you can also see in the image, is still present. The style of the church is Neo Gothic unfortunately there is no access to the church remains.

100 Bothwell Street

 The current building at 100 Bothwell Street in Glasgow was built in 1989.

It was developed by McKay Securities and for a number years was used by the Student Loan Company.

The glass tower is undergoing a redevelopment.

Houe of an Art Lover

 The house was originally designed by renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, in 1901 for a competition organized by a German design magazine, "Zeitschrift für Innendekoration." Although their entry was disqualified due to a late submission and incomplete drawings, their innovative designs were highly praised and later published.

Construction (Posthumous): The house was not built during Mackintosh's lifetime. The idea to actually construct the house from their 1901 designs came from Graham Roxburgh, a civil engineer in Glasgow, in the late 1980s. Construction began in 1989 and the House for an Art Lover finally opened to the public in 1996. A team of architects, led by Professor Andy MacMillan, interpreted and realized Mackintosh's original drawings, with contributions from many contemporary artists and craftspeople.

Architectural Style: The House for an Art Lover is a significant example of Art Nouveau architecture, also known as the "Glasgow Style." It embodies Mackintosh's distinctive approach, blending architecture, interior design, and art into a unified whole.

Exterior: Features clean, geometric lines, harled (roughcast) walls, and a symmetrical facade softened by decorative details. Mackintosh emphasized simplicity, light, and the seamless integration of form and function.

Interior: Showcases Mackintosh's holistic design philosophy, with every detail, from furniture and light fixtures to textiles and wall decorations, aligning with his vision. Margaret Macdonald's influence is evident in the symbolic and organic motifs. The design often contrasts dark, masculine spaces with lighter, feminine rooms. Notable rooms include the double-height Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Oval Room, and Music Room.

Current Use: Today, the House for an Art Lover functions as an arts and cultural center, a popular wedding and conference venue, and a visitor attraction. It includes galleries, function suites, a café, and a gift shop. It aims to stimulate public interest in art, design, and architecture through exhibitions, events, and educational programs.

House of an Art Lover can be found at Bellahouston Park.

Walmer Crescent

 

Walmer Crescent is a gently curving terrace of spacious tenement flats and houses in the Cessnock district of Glasgow, designed by Alexander “Greek” Thomson and constructed between 1857 and 1862. The seamless red sandstone façade shelters seven individual buildings over a raised basement, each accessed by three doorways leading to flats or closes. This crescent diverges from the typical tenement street pattern, creating a distinctive boulevard along Paisley Road West. The entire block is protected as a Category A listed building, and the surrounding area was designated the Walmer Crescent Conservation Area on 16 July 1975