Reg.Nr. 91/UK/042

Glasgow Cathedral Precinct

Major urban design/building project following international ideas competition in 1984. Developed by consultants in close operation with local authority resulting in 3 separate but closely related projects for 3 client groups. Provides a much improved context for Glasgow Cathedral ...
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Project details

Title:Glasgow Cathedral Precinct
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Glasgow (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Historic urban core
Architect / Proj.leader: Page & Park Architects (Glasgow - GB) in assoc. with Ian Begg and Ian White Associates
The Jury's citation: "For the construction of a major new civic square to Glasgow Cathedral using design skills and materials appropriate to Scotland's greatest gothic building"
GPS:55°51'46.0"N 4°14'10.8"W
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Description:
Major urban design/building project following international ideas competition in 1984. Developed by consultants in close operation with local authority resulting in 3 separate but closely related projects for 3 client groups. Provides a much improved context for Glasgow Cathedral and as a project has acted as a catalyst for major initiatives by public and private sector in the area. Work carried out to highest standards in natural materials - stone and granite.