A Greek Tragedy

[Josef]

AGM is 12 o'clock on Saturday 12th September. There will be a presentation on, and the opportunity to ask questions about, the proposed development.

There are more posts on this thread than there are members of the AlexanderThomson Society, to my knowledge only three of them being members of HG.

Annual membership is less than than the price of admission to a single top-flight football game, or a main course in many City Centre restaurants. Come on, folks.

[Bridie]

I'm no expert but this looks sooo like it won't work !

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/disp ... 51.0.0.php

I don't get the apartments AND an open air public space - will it be soundproofed??

[Mori]

http://www.gholamibaines.com/

1 Caledonia Rd



GIA

PROPOSAL: MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
AGENT: GHOLAMI BAINES LTD ARCHITECTS
SITE: 1 CALEDONIA ROAD

This application relates to the former Caledonia Road Church, designed by Alexander Thomson which is a category ‘A’ listed building situated on Cathcart Road, Laurieston Street and Caledonia Road. The proposals are for a mixed use development comprising of the Alexander Thomson Gallery & Museum, café/bar and 10 serviced apartments with each having a broad conservatory to front. The inner courtyard will be developed to create a Greek botanical effect with trees along the edge of the public space. There will also be parking facilities for 16 cars, including 2 disabled bays. The museum will have a roof terrace which can be used for private and public funds, accommodating up to 90 people. Apartment building will be of polished granite material with glass structural screens surrounding the inner courtyard. The site will have a single point of entry which will be situated on the north side and the existing 3m high doorways will be retained, but for effect only.

Issues raised: - use of granite material for new build, possibly consider the use of a warmer tone of granite; flat roof on residential block; view from north gives building no sense of depth and run-off detail, client must consider climate in Glasgow.

A lot of discussion was on the materials and how if they were to be changed, the Project may loose its dominance. The entrance access was also highlighted as some Panel members felt that with the assistance of Glasgow City Council, entry could be retained at the original point. The Project must engage with the surrounding area and some Panel members felt that this may not be achieved based on the proposal.

[Fossil]

Update on the Egyptian Halls in Union Street
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks/18m-to-save-city-centre-gem-1.1033813

[HollowHorn]

The council is likely to draw up a legal agreement allowing it to claw back cash if the building costs are not as high as expected

[Anorak]

Latest on the continuing saga of development troubles with Egyptian Halls……………
http://www.urbanrealm.co.uk/news/2545/Frustrations_boil_over_in_Egyptian_Halls_impasse.html

[delirium]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-The-Egyptian-Halls/195086167193950

It's gaining support on facebook. What good it will do who knows

[Mori]

Looks like the Demolition is about to become reality.

Reference: 11/00597/DC Community Cnl: Anderston
Address: 84-100 Union Street Glasgow
Proposal: Demolition of category A listed Egyptian Halls
Date Received: 15.03.2011 Date Valid: 20.04.2011
Applicant
Details:
Union Street Properties Ltd
Agent Details:
The Morrison Partnership
24 Queensferry Road EDINBURGH EH4 2BP
Ward: Anderston/City Representation Expiry Date: 20.05.2011
Type: Listed Building Consent incl
Demolition
Level:
Case Officer: Mr K McCormack, 0141 287 8443
Listing: A Cons Area: Central Area
Map Reference: (E) 258862 (N) 665266


This is what we all want please retain.




Some fine detailing of the facade from RCAHMS

[excoriate]

Such a beautiful building.

How bad is it inside?

If it is demolished, I will be making contact with the demolition company for some of the more detailed pieces of stonework.

But, its not over yet.
Get your objections submitted to the council.

[mrsam]

Get your objections submitted to the council.

Sorry for seaming like an ignoramus but how do I doo this please, can anyone help...

Mr Sam

[excoriate]

Lifted from the Facebook page set up to raise awareness of the Halls demolition:

The official public notice for demolition from the Glasgow City Council list of Planning Applications, published Thursday 28 April 2011. There's a deadline of 20 May for all representations or objections. Please support us and email your objections to: [email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=lo ... =1&theater

[Mori]

Get your objections submitted to the council.

Sorry for seaming like an ignoramus but how do I doo this please, can anyone help...

Mr Sam

You can Object Here Sam

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Business/P ... ngappeals/

Reference: 11/00597/DC Community Cnl: Anderston
Address: 84-100 Union Street Glasgow
Proposal: Demolition of category A listed Egyptian Halls
Date Received: 15.03.2011 Date Valid: 20.04.2011
Applicant
Details:
Union Street Properties Ltd
Agent Details:
The Morrison Partnership
24 Queensferry Road EDINBURGH EH4 2BP
Ward: Anderston/City Representation Expiry Date: 20.05.2011
Type: Listed Building Consent incl
Demolition
Level:
Case Officer: Mr K McCormack, 0141 287 8443
Listing: A Cons Area: Central Area
Map Reference: (E) 258862 (N) 665

[mrsam]

Thanks both have done

Sam (Mr)

[Mori]

Save The Egyptian Halls.

Petition Signature Day
Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 8:30am

The Egyptian Halls, Glasgow, United Kingdom

[HollowHorn]

Just been reading that the Sherbrooke Castle Hotel in Dumbreck is a Thomson design:

In 1896 John Morrison, a respected contractor of the time, built a baronial villa for himself in Pollokshields, namely, Sherbrooke Castle, designed by Alexander “Greek” Thomson.The house became a hotel just before World War II, during which time it was commissioned by the Royal Navy and was used as a Radar training centre by Naval officers. It returned to a hotel in 1945 and it’s high square tower is one of the best known local landmarks. It is also one of the only properties in the area to have the original iron railings surrounding the grounds.