Basic Site Details Name: | Glasgow College of Technology, library and resources centre | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Formed when the College of Science and Technology and the College of Commerce were merged. Cost of library & resource centre £1.6m | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Glasgow Caledonian University | Yes | | | William Harley Library | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | College | | | | Library | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | c. 1981 | | Build/construction | | | 1997(?) | | Redevelopment | development masterplan for the campus including a substantial extension to the William Harley Library. |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Borthwick & Watson | | A | c. 1980 | | | | John Marshall Wyatt Papworth | | A | c. 1980 | | | | Austin-Smith: Lord | | B | 1997(?) | | development of masterplan for the entire campus including a major extension to the William Harley Library. |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Strathclyde Regional Council | |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsParent Structure and SiteThis structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | | Building name | Notes | | Glasgow College of Technology | Cost £2.5m. Cost of W wing £975,000. It seems odd that Hugh Martin added the w wing at the same time as the main building was going up. |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Architects Journal | 7 May 1998 | | | p12 |
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