for fans of dogs and Art Deco factory buildings
Wills factory, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow – architect unknown – date 1940s? Crikey, I am surprised – I can’t find any info on who originally designed this Glasgow landmark, or when. As you can see in the photos, it’s been recently redeveloped into a business park. Admittedly I’ve been struggling to get my paws and claws around […]
Alexandra Parade, Glasgow – architect unknown – date unknown Just along the road from the old Wills factory. It’s now the WASPs studio, but I’d love to know more about it’s former life if you’ve got any info!
Templeton’s Carpet Factory, Glasgow Green – William Leiper & George A Boswell (later extensions) – 1888-92 & 1928-37 OK, I know it isn’t all even 20th century, but this has to be one of the most stunning buildings in Glasgow. The factory was designed by William Leiper for the manufacture of Axminster carpets, and the Venetian style gothic block […]
Salkeld St. Factory, Glasgow – Probably James Miller – 1933 I believe this beauty of a building was originally built for Leyland Motor Co. You can see it on your left as you come into Glasgow Central Station by train. Also, I think that the concrete rendering on the columns around the entrance covers up some fancy faience […]