Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:12am Tue 4 Dec 07
Now that we have seen a photo of the proposed development, it looks like a proper city redevelopment - if only that could have been done back in the 60's instead of slughtering the place.
Like Crown Street and the proposed redevelopment of Laurieston, hopefully this can be a benchmark to future projects elsewhere in the Inner City over the next 20 years.
With the aid of a few shops and other vital necessities, this will make for a very successful project!
Now that we have seen a photo of the proposed development, it looks like a proper city redevelopment - if only that could have been done back in the 60's instead of slughtering the place.
Like Crown Street and the proposed redevelopment of Laurieston, hopefully this can be a benchmark to future projects elsewhere in the Inner City over the next 20 years.
With the aid of a few shops and other vital necessities, this will make for a very successful project!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:19am Tue 4 Dec 07
I just hope they don't demolish the old property in Duke Street and Hunter Street across from the brewery, nothing wrong with that building, a little of the character that remains from that old part of Duke Street, and with this proposed development, I can't imagine the existing property looking out of place either, after all if they keep the old Great Eastern on the next block then surely this building will be kept, moreso as it is fully occupied.
I just hope they don't demolish the old property in Duke Street and Hunter Street across from the brewery, nothing wrong with that building, a little of the character that remains from that old part of Duke Street, and with this proposed development, I can't imagine the existing property looking out of place either, after all if they keep the old Great Eastern on the next block then surely this building will be kept, moreso as it is fully occupied.
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 2:26pm Tue 4 Dec 07
The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.
The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.
Posted by: workinhard, Glasgow on 2:32pm Tue 4 Dec 07
is this development going to be accepted by those who live in the east - or is the West End Brigade going to find comrades in arms with the emergence of the East End Brigade - 'not on my patch you won't'
is this development going to be accepted by those who live in the east - or is the West End Brigade going to find comrades in arms with the emergence of the East End Brigade - 'not on my patch you won't'
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 3:35pm Tue 4 Dec 07
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.[/quote] Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly!
Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property?
And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's.
Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out.
Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results.
Stewie Griffin wrote:
The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.
Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly!
Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property?
And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's.
Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out.
Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results.
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 4:47pm Tue 4 Dec 07
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.[/quote] Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly! Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property? And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's. Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out. Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results. [/quote] I still think the building is a horror. There's too much of the "workhouse" look about it, no matter what they do, I'll always associate it with the being a model.
Pull it down.
The Missing City wrote:
Stewie Griffin wrote: The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.
Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly! Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property? And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's. Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out. Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results.
I still think the building is a horror. There's too much of the "workhouse" look about it, no matter what they do, I'll always associate it with the being a model.
Pull it down.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 4:52pm Tue 4 Dec 07
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.[/quote] Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly! Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property? And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's. Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out. Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results. [/quote] I still think the building is a horror. There's too much of the "workhouse" look about it, no matter what they do, I'll always associate it with the being a model. Pull it down.[/quote] We'll see whether it happens..... OR NOT Ha Ha Ha!
I cannot sanction such a move Stewie, so if it gives you nightmares you'll maybe have to go to some shady East End pub and ask fur some Semtex to blow the fecker UP!
Stewie Griffin wrote:
The Missing City wrote: Stewie Griffin wrote: The Great Eastern is a horror of a building, a complete eyesore. Raise it to the ground.
Hang on to your pants Stewie, a wee bit of imagination and a wee bit of money could turn that building into a landmark - honestly! Did you see some of the drawings for the development proposal on the property? And Workinhard, it couild have been worse - 12 storey glass blocks and lots of twisted metal for good measure - a major clump of decent property has been lost in that area as you may know, most of which had been flattened by the mid 70's. Some buildings were in poor condition in that part of Duke Street, however most of the property was decent and a huge chunk was removed, moreso for Tennents extension in the late 70's. Historically, that part of Glasgow, and indeed all around the preimeter of the city should be old buildings or indeed architecture to reflect on the growing city as it has been since 1175, however, we have succumbed to ignorance and unfortunately we have an eyesore of an Inner City that badly requires redevelopment, mistakes can often lead to continual development, so in reality taking a leaf out the book on how things were done years ago in the Victorian Days can achieve lots in sustaining communities for future generations. Dennistoun, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Hillhead, Shawlands, Battlefield, Cathcart & Strathbungo are all good examples of how a community or area should be laid out. Nowadays, it doesn't have to be sandstone either, good buildings based on modern design and built in brick as well as stone can produce the same results.
I still think the building is a horror. There's too much of the "workhouse" look about it, no matter what they do, I'll always associate it with the being a model. Pull it down.
We'll see whether it happens..... OR NOT Ha Ha Ha!
I cannot sanction such a move Stewie, so if it gives you nightmares you'll maybe have to go to some shady East End pub and ask fur some Semtex to blow the fecker UP!
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