Anderston Centre

Anderston Centre is a brutalist skyscraper in Glasgow comprising three residential towers linked by elevated walkways and connected by public passages. Commercial and office spaces occupy the ground level, creating a mixed-use complex designed for both living and working.

Designed by architect Richard Seifert, the complex opened in 1973 as part of Glasgow's urban renewal efforts. A bus terminal once operated within the building before closing in 1993, after which the structure underwent modernization including new lighting and office developments.

The three towers take their names from historic Clyde steamships: SS St Columba, SS Dalriada, and SS Davaar. This naming connects the complex to Glasgow's maritime past and its relationship with the river.

The building sits in a central location in Glasgow with good public transport connections and multiple entrance points for easy navigation. The open design and clear layout of walkways and passages make it simple to explore the different levels and sections.

The blue LED lighting installed during renovation gives the structure an unexpected modern glow at night that highlights its geometric brutalist forms. This contemporary lighting creates an interesting contrast with the building's 1970s design.

Location: Glasgow City

Inception: 1972

Architects: Richard Seifert

Official opening: 1973

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Floors above the ground: 19

GPS coordinates: 55.86000,-4.26667

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45