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by **john-g** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:36 pm

Not exactly "hidden" but very Glasgow and of particular interest to me are the new residential and office blocks springing up. Anyone else share my passion?

by **DMcNay** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:48 pm

I don't have anything against them as such, but your first picture shows a particular hate of mine. There's been no attempt made to blend in with the surroundings. There's no continuity, and it sticks out like a sore thumb.

For a really good example of this, check out Bewley's Hotel on Bath Street.

by **turbozutek** » Sun May 16, 2004 10:17 pm

Man...

I would love a city centre penthouse top floor apartment....

Even for a couple of weeks.

Chris..

by **james73** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:34 am

dr_lightning wrote:I don't have anything against them as such, but your first picture shows a particular hate of mine. There's been no attempt made to blend in with the surroundings. There's no continuity, and it sticks out like a sore thumb.

For a really good example of this, check out Bewley's Hotel on Bath Street.

Agreed. I've nothing against modern architectural designs, but that building
in the first picture looks like it was designed by someone who's never even
seen an episode of Taggart, much less actually visited the city. :roll:

James H

by **AMcD** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:06 am

I knew that building reminded me of something....

by **Sharon** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:07 am

genious

by **gridrunner** » Mon May 17, 2004 4:19 pm

I think Town Planners put way too much effort into maintaining the 'ambience' of streetscapes, I'm all for a mixture of old and new.

by **john-g** » Mon May 17, 2004 6:47 pm

There's been no attempt made to blend in with the surroundings. There's no continuity, and it sticks out like a sore thumb.

For a really good example of this, check out Bewley's Hotel on Bath Street.

Eh?

Its clad in blonde sandstone.
It respects the height of the neighbouring buildings.
It replaces a seventies eyesore.

How on earth can it break the continuity of the street?

If you don't like it then you don't like it I suppose, but I can't follow your reasoning.

by **john-g** » Mon May 17, 2004 6:49 pm

PS I can't wait to see your reaction when Elphinstone Place goes up ::):

by **crusty_bint** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:15 pm

RE Elphinstone Place

Permission has been granted with construction to begin in Spring. I'm quite pleased

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