Glasgow buildings constructed in later periods do not enjoy such universal admiration. Instead, the exterior surface of brutalist buildings often featured rough textures. Examples of brutalist architecture began to appear in Glasgow’s cityscape during the 1950s and by the early 1960s, they had spread throughout the city. When Hillhead Burgh Hall was demolished, it left a gap site that was earmarked for a library building. For those interested in the brutalist buildings of Glasgow, many of which are now landmarks in their own right, consider using the architectural drawings in our collections.

Source: The Times June 18, 2024 15:08 UTC