University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Main Building
University Avenue, University Of Glasgow, Main Building, Category A listed Gothic Revival university building in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
The Main Building on University Avenue features soaring stone structures, pointed arches, intricate stone carvings, and two inner quadrangles measuring 180 square feet each.
The construction of this academic complex began in 1870 under architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, with the tower completed in 1887 by his son John Oldrid Scott.
The Main Building houses multiple academic departments, lecture halls, and administrative offices, serving thousands of students and faculty members throughout the academic year.
The building entrance connects directly to two pedestrian crossings, with recent improvements including expanded walkways, enhanced lighting systems, and designated cycling lanes.
The lion and unicorn staircase, transferred from an older college structure of the late 1600s, stands as an architectural element within the Gothic Revival design.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1870
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 55.87180,-4.28897
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:22
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