The Athenaeum, Bar, Hotel

Historic Building: central Glasgow, Scotland by John James Burnet

Athenaeum, Glasgow



The Athenaeum was built in 1886 at the corner of Buchanan St, Nelson Mandela Square, designed by JJ Burnet.

The Athenaeum Glasgow architect : JJ Burnet

In 1968 it became the Royal Scottish Academy for Music & Drama - RSAMD. It is now a hotel and bar.

JJ Burnet: Buildings in Scotland:-
Burtons Store, Edinburgh 1906-07
The Athenaeum, Glasgow 1886
Finlaystone House, Renfrewshire 1900
Trustee Savings Bank, Ingram Street / Glassford Street, Glasgow 1894-1900
Charing Cross Mansions 2-30 St George's Rd, Charing Cross, Glasgow 1889-91
Barony Hall, High Street / 1 Castle Street, Glasgow 1886-9; conversion 1990 J J Burnet & J A Campbell; conversion David Leslie.



Key Sir John James Burnet building in Glasgow:
Tron Theatre: screen - east side of Tron Kirk, due to the way it relates to the theatre, kirk and new bar/offices by RMJM

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The Athenaeum Glasgow - page: adrian welch / isabelle lomholt