Lion Chambers, Eight-story office building in Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Lion Chambers features an octagonal cupola on its corner, three irregular bays facing Hope Street, and sculpted panels between the first and second floors.
Built between 1904 and 1907, architects James Salmon II and John Gaff Gillespie designed this structure as one of Britain's first reinforced concrete buildings.
The building allocated lower floors to lawyers' offices while upper levels contained artists' studios, reflecting Glasgow's professional and creative communities.
The structure stands vacant since 1995 due to structural concerns, with restoration costs estimated at over £1.3 million as of recent assessments.
Two carved heads depicting Sheriff Guthrie and Judge Lord Scott Dickson support the canted section that rises from first to fourth floor.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Address: 172 Hope Street
GPS coordinates: 55.86350,-4.25735
Latest update: April 13, 2025 03:27
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