Athenaeum, Glasgow : Information + Images

Historic Building, central Glasgow, Scotland by John James Burnet

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

photograph © Adrian Welch

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.

The Athenaeum Glasgow architect : JJ Burnet

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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