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APPENDIX 4
Assessing Significance &
Conservation Statements
(Western Infirmary Buildings)
June 2014
www.glasgow.ac.uk
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CONTENTS
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Introduction 6
Early Site Development
8
Western Site
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Assessing Significance
• Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology
• Outpatients & Dispensary
• Elder Memorial Chapel
• Clinical Research (former Tennent Institute)
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Conservation Statements
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Curtilage Listing
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Notes
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The University of Glasgow : Gilmorehill campus estate boundary
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University of Glasgow Campus Development Framework
Conservation Statements for the listed buildings of the Western Infirmary Site
Introduction
Page \ Park Architects (with a supporting
professional consultant team) were
appointed in October 2012 by the
University of Glasgow to work with
the Buildings & Estates Department
of the University to develop a Campus
Development Framework (CDF) that
would, through extensive consultation
both internally within the University
and also externally with the public and
statutory bodies, guide the University
in its next phase of evolution. While
considering the context of the entire
Gilmorehill campus and surrounding
neighbourhoods, a significant driver of
the CDF is the planned move to occupy
the Western Infirmary site, to be vacated
by the NHS in 2015.
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It is important that what emerges is a
cohesive and coherent campus sitting
effectively and creatively within its urban
based community setting and connecting
to its context in every sense.
An element of the Campus
Development Framework is the
Investigation Report of the Western
Infirmary Site. That document provides
a broad-ranging assessment of the site
including an analysis of its historic
development and its buildings, some of
which are listed. Based on the Estates
Conservation Strategy prepared by
Simpson & Brown Architects in January
2012 and further analysis, it includes
Planning & Heritage Assessments for
each building on the site.
In discussion with Glasgow City Council
as Planning Authority and Historic
Scotland it has been agreed that it
would be appropriate to prepare a more
focussed document dealing specifically
with the listed buildings and their setting
within the dense grouping of Western
Infirmary buildings. This Conservation
Statements booklet has therefore been
commissioned by University of Glasgow
and prepared by Brian Park of Page \
Park Architects, an RIAS Conservation
Accredited Architect at the Advanced
level. It should be read in conjunction
with the other documents referred to
here and used to inform decision-making
as future development of the Western
Infirmary site and its integration with
the University is considered.
1936 Elevation to Church Street - John Burnet Son & Dick Architects
View from north towards Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology Building and McGregor Building
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Early Site Development
Historic Maps
The development of the Western
Infirmary commenced in the 1870’s,
the John Burnet Infirmary dominating
the north part of the site. The first of the
listed buildings being considered here
dates from 1894.
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The following pages give a diagrammatic
representation of the evolution of the
site, a major impact being made by the
demolition of the original Infirmary
building in the 1980’s with the listed
buildings being highlighted in red.
1857-58
1893-94
1896
9
on
bart
SO ST
REET
ET
W01
DUMBARTON ROAD
ET
LA
ND
ND
LA
ER
ND
SU
S
RE
BY
LA
NE
RO
AD
ND
LA
ER
ND
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
RO
AD
RE
S
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY
RE
S
RO
AD
UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
BY
RE
S
RO
AD
LA
THUR
BY
SU
S
RE
ER
ND
SU
LA
NE
RO
AD
THUR
LA
ND
LA
NE
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
1960s
UNIVERSITY PLACE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
DUMBARTON ROAD
SO ST
RE
ET
W02 McGregor Building
W11 Beatson Oncology Centre
on
bart
Dum
DUMBARTON ROAD
130 Pontecorvo Building
131 Virology Building
SO ST
REET
on
bart
Dum
Way
THUR
Way
THUR
W09 Medical Research Centre
ER
SO ST
REET
W06 Tennent Building
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
DUMBARTON ROAD
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
SO ST
RE
ET
SO ST
RE
THUR
1960s
UNIVERSITY PLACE
on
on
bart
Dum
W08 A. Elder Memorial Chapel
bart
ND
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
Dum
SU
S
RE
on
bart
Dum
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
BY
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
Way
MOY STREET
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
1955
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
W10 Bone Metabolism Unit
NE
RO
AD
THUR
LA
ND
LA
ER
ND
SU
S
RE
BY
1933
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
ET
Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology
NE
RO
AD
NE
LA
ND
LA
ER
ND
SU
BY
RE
S
RO
AD
THUR
SO ST
RE
ET
SO ST
RE
THUR
1920s
MOY STREET
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
on
LA
Dum
W18 Workshop and Stores
129 Anderson College
UNIVERSITY PLACE
on
bart
Dum
W08 (adjacent) John Burnett Infirmary
bart
ND
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
Dum
LA
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
SO ST
RE
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
THUR
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
MOY STREET
1912
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
Dum
10
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
on
bart
SU
ND
ER
S
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
RE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
MOY STREET
BY
1894
UNIVERSITY PLACE
NE
RO
AD
LA
ND
LA
SU
ND
ER
BY
1880s
UNIVERSITY PLACE
NE
RO
AD
RE
SU
ND
ER
S
LA
ND
LA
NE
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
1874
Way
on
bart
SO ST
REET
on
bart
DUMBARTON ROAD
NE
ND
LA
ER
ND
S
RE
BY
SU
ND
LA
ER
ND
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
RO
AD
RE
S
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY
RE
S
RO
AD
UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
BY
RE
S
RO
AD
LA
NE
RO
AD
THUR
BY
SU
S
RE
ER
ND
SU
LA
NE
RO
AD
THUR
LA
ND
LA
NE
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
1990s
UNIVERSITY PLACE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
DUMBARTON ROAD
SO ST
RE
ET
W12, W11, W08
Anaesthesia, Beatson, G Block
on
bart
Dum
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
W14, W16, 133
Lecture Theatre, Radionuclide, Robertson
SO ST
REET
on
bart
Dum
Way
THUR
Way
THUR
W13 Phase 1 Building
LA
SO ST
REET
ET
W17 Administration Building
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
DUMBARTON ROAD
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
SO ST
RE
ET
SO ST
RE
THUR
1980s
UNIVERSITY PLACE
on
on
bart
Dum
W04 Department of Surgery
bart
ND
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
Dum
LA
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
Dum
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
ER
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
Way
MOY STREET
ND
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
MOY STREET
1965 - 1975
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
CHURCH STRE
ET
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
S
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
W05 Gardiner Institute
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
BY
1948
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SU
S
RE
ER
ND
SU
BY
RO
AD
THUR
LA
ND
LA
NE
RO
AD
S
RE
ER
ND
SU
BY
RE
S
LA
ND
LA
NE
RO
AD
THUR
THUR
SO ST
RE
SO ST
RE
ET
ET
W08 G Block East
post 1937
MOY STREET
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
on
LA
Dum
W03 Outpatients Building
UNIVERSITY PLACE
on
bart
Dum
W08 G Block
bart
ND
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
Dum
LA
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
Way
DUMBARTON ROAD
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
MOY STREET
Dum
SO ST
RE
RO
AD
S
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
MOY STREET
1937
UNIVERSITY PLACE
RE
S
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
THUR
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
RO
AD
RO
AD
S
RE
BY
CHURCH STRE
ET
G BLOCK/CPB LABS
(CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY)
on
bart
SU
ND
ER
S
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
OLD PARTICK
PARISH CHURCH
RE
UNIVERSITY PLACE
SITE BOUNDARY
ALONG LINE
MOY STREET
BY
1910
UNIVERSITY PLACE
NE
RO
AD
NE
LA
ND
LA
S
RE
SU
ND
ER
RO
AD
NE
LA
ND
LA
1902
UNIVERSITY PLACE
BY
BY
1900
SU
ND
ER
RE
S
RO
AD
Buildings Timeline
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Western Site
Listed Buildings
There are 4 listed buildings across
the site (including the south-western
corner):
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3 of Category B status and
1 Category C
In addition to these statutory
designations, 10 other buildings have
been assigned levels of significance
in the University’s approved Estates
Conservation Strategy by Simpson &
Brown. Their assessments of relative
significance define 5 buildings to be
of “considerable significance” and 5 of
“moderate significance”.
Consideration of demolition of any
of the listed buildings would require
a robust case to be developed to
meet the statutory requirements of
Historic Scotland’s Scottish Historic
Environment Policy (SHEP). These
requirements include demonstrating
that :
•
•
•
•
the building is not of special
interest, or
the building is incapable of repair,
or
demolition essential to delivering
significant economic/community
benefits, or
repair not economically viable
and has been marketed at price
appropriate to its condition and
location for a reasonable period
In view of the Estates Conservation
Strategy having status in the context
of discussion with the local Planning
Authority and Historic Scotland, those
additional 10 buildings with a positive
‘significance’ designation require to
be assessed in detail and this should
be done through the development of
a Conservation Statement for each.
Relative significance would then be
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re-assessed as part of a more detailed
context of consideration of future
development. While the SHEP criteria
are not strictly applicable to nonlisted buildings, they may provide a
useful framework for assessment and
demonstration that demolition may
be beneficial, particularly in relation
to the 3rd and 4th bullet points noted
previously.
This document marks the start of this
process an deals with the listed buildings
which are within the ownership of the
Western Infirmary:
- Pathology, Bacteriology &
Immunology Building
- Outpatients Building and Chapel
which are covered by the same
statutory listing
- Former Tennent Institute (now
Western Clinical Research Building)
Western Infirmary Listed Buildings
1. Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology Building
Un
ive
2. Outpatients Building
3. Chapel
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4. Former Tennent Institute
(now Western Clinical Research Building)
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4
Dumbarton Road
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Assessing Significance
Listed Buildings
The purpose of this section is to provide
an assessment of the significance of the
site and buildings which are the subject
of this document and to summarise the
relative significance of the buildings and
elements thereof in their context thereby
providing a framework for consideration
of the potential for change as the
Western Infirmary site is re-developed.
The following pages consider each of the
listed buildings in turn, commencing
with a page which picks up on initial
assessment contained within the
“University of Glasgow Campus
Development Framework – Investigation
Report of the Western Infirmary Site”
document. These, in turn, incorporate,
as a basis, a summary of the assessments
undertaken by Simpson & Brown
Architects in the “Estates Conservation
Strategy”. An extract from the Statutory
Lists is then included followed by
tables which provide assessments of
significance.
The separate elements identified in these
tables are graded to indicate their level or
degree of significance. The condition and
integrity of each part contributes to the
grading of significance, though for the
most part significance is not downgraded
where the element is capable of
repair and restoration. The following
definitions indicate the different degrees
of significance:
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EXCEPTIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
An element of national or international
importance either architectural or
historic, or fine little-altered examples of
particular period, style or building type
CONSIDERABLE SIGNIFICANCE
An element of regional or more than
local importance, style or building type,
or elements of national importance
which may have been altered
MODERATE SIGNIFICANCE
Elements of local significance or of
regional importance, which have been
compromised by alteration
LITTLE / NEUTRAL
SIGNIFICANCE
Elements of relatively little significance,
which may include additions or elements
made to accommodate changing
requirements. Some of these elements
may be expedient and ephemeral.
In some cases, their impact on the
significance of the building(s) can range
from neutral to moderately intrusive
INTRUSIVE
Intrusive items which, in their present
form, have an adverse effect on the
significance of the building.
There should be an underlying
conservation approach to all works
undertaken in relation to buildings
which are regarded as having positive
significance. Intrusive elements should
be removed as far as practicable.
A conservation-orientated approach does
NOT imply that there should be ‘no
change’. Indeed, long term conservation
of historic buildings often requires
change to facilitate their ongoing use,
compliance with statutory legislation
and fitness for purpose. In many cases
such change will involve adaptation and
extension to facilitate the servicing of the
original building(s) while minimising the
impact on their original historic fabric
and architectural integrity.
It is also important to understand that
virtually all buildings do evolve and
change to suit the technical, social
and legislative requirements of each
generation. There are virtually no
historic buildings, even in the category
‘A’ listed grouping, which remain
unaltered.
What is important is that there is
a thorough understanding of the
original building fabric, design intent
and previous change in order that
new proposals are in the context of
maintaining a continuum which is a
‘natural’ part of the evolutionary process
which is an element of conservation,
despite the interpretation of some that
all change is detrimental to conservation
philosophy.
1939 Plan of Proposed Reconstruction Scheme - Robert Love Architect
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Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology
Extract from Statutory Listing
78 CHURCH STREET, 10B DUMBARTON ROAD, WESTERN INFIRMARY, PATHOLOGICAL BLOCK, AND
BOUNDARY WALL (Ref:32858)
This building is in the Glasgow, City Of Council and the Glasgow Burgh. It is a category C building and was listed on 15/12/1970.
Group Items: N/A, Group Cat: N/A, Map Ref: NS 56350 66745.
Description
Sir John James Burnet (Burnet Son and Campbell), 1894-96. 1 and 2 storey rectangular-plan Scots Renaissance medical building, with later
additions to E. Squared snecked rubble, with deep droved ashlar plinth. Roll moulded step to top of plinth. Crowstepped gables with segmental
pedimented obelisk to apex, that to E plain with plinth only.PRINCIPAL (CHURCH STREET) ELEVATION: roughly 3-bay gable end elevation,
with recessed bay to N. Single segmental pedimented window at ground floor breaking stepped and moulded plinth course; moulded panel to
pediment and finial over. Large window at first floor with consoled advanced cill, flanked by stylised engaged columns, roll moulded surround
and large advanced keystone. Open pediment above with deeply sculpted tympanum and flanking obelisks. Large blind window to recessed
bay flanked by richly detailed console brackets and with deep moulded cill and cornice. S ELEVATION: largely blind wall with some later
alterations including metal stair and later section of boundary wall.N ELEVATION: regular fenestration with tripartite windows at 1st floor and
attic. Off-centre base to former boiler house stack (demolished 1989). Later addition to far left (E). Predominantly plate glass in tri-partite style
metal frame glazing, with some timber sash and case to Church Street elevation. Graded grey slates. INTERIOR (seen 2011): later alterations
to interior to form laboratories and office accommodation. Concrete cantilevered stairs to later block BOUNDARY WALL: coursed squared
sandstone boundary wall, partially balustraded.
Notes
78 Church Street is a good example of a later 19th century medical building originally built as a pathology block. The building is well detailed
in Scots Renaissance style, with a high-quality gable end elevation to Church Street which makes a good contribution to the streetscape.
78 Church Street was originally designed as the pathology block for the hospital. The Western infirmary was opened in 1874 with 150 beds,
which increased to 350 in 1881 and 630 in 1906. The Western Infirmary has a long tradition of pioneering work, particularly in radiology and
laboratory space was always a key factor on the site, including in the pathology block. The site was subject to a development plan in 1960, with
a two phase redevelopment proposed. The 256 bed Phase I block was completed in 1974, but phase II was indefinitely postponed following
the completion of the nearby Gartnavel Hospital in 1973. Burnet Son and Campbell was a prominent Scottish architectural practice including
Sir John Burnet and Sir John James Burnet. Sir John Burnet retired from the practice in 1889-90 following John Archibald Campbell rejoining
the practice in 1896. The designs for the pathology block in 1894 exhibit a characteristic combination of Scots Renaissance detailing with
Neo-Baroque (or Burnet Baroque as it became known) detailing, particularly evident in the detailed window surrounds to the Church Street
elevation and the use of advanced and recessed blocks to provide texture to the streetscape. The practice experimented widely with this style,
in particular with the Glasgow Athenaeum Theatre of 1891-3 (see separate listing) and Burnet toured Italy in 1895 to further his understanding
of the Baroque. The practice worked extensively on the Western Infirmary site and were responsible for a number of buildings including the
pathology building, outpatients and dispensary and latterly the Tenant memorial Building (see separate listings) as Burnet Son and Dick with
Norman A Dick joining the practice in 1907. The pathology building has been altered, including the demolition in 1989 of a later boilerhouse
stack by Norman A Dick which dated to 1934. There is also a later addition to the rear of the building which provides additional office and
laboratory accommodation. (List description updated and category changed from B to C(S) as part of review of the University of Glasgow
Hillhead Campus, 2012.)
References
Ordnance Survey, Large Scale Town Plan: Glasgow, (1933-34); C McKean, D Walker, F Walker, Central Glasgow: Royal Incorporation of
Architects in Scotland Illustrated Architectural Guide, (1989) p185; E Williamson, A Riches, M Higgs, The Buildings of Scotland: Glasgow (1990)
p347.
© Crown copyright, Historic Scotland. All rights reserved. Mapping information derived from Ordnance Survey digital mapping products under Licence No.
100017509 2012 . Data extracted from Scottish Ministers’ Statutory List on 14th January 2014. Listing applies equally to the whole building or structure at
the address set out in bold at the top of the list entry. This includes both the exterior and the interior, whether or not they are mentioned in the ‘Information
Supplementary to the Statutory List’. Listed building consent is required for all internal and external works affecting the character of the building. The local planning
authority is responsible for determining where listed building consent will be required and can also advise on issues of extent or “curtilage” of the listing, which may
cover items remote from the main subject of the listing such as boundary walls, gates, gatepiers, ancillary buildings etc. or interior fixtures. All category C(S) listings
were revised to category C on 3rd September 2012. This was a non-statutory change. All enquiries relating to proposed works to a listed building or its setting should
be addressed to the local planning authority in the first instance. All other enquiries should be addressed to: Listing & Designed Landscapes Team, Historic Scotland,
Room G.51, Longmore House, Salisbury Place, EDINBURGH, EH9 1SH. Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8701 / 8705. Fax: +44 (0)131 668 8765. e-mail: hs.listing@scotland.
gsi.gov.uk. Web: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/historicandlistedbuildings.
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HISTORIC
SCOTLAND
LISTING
C
ASSESSMENT
OF
SIGNIFICANCE
CONSIDERABLE
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•
•
Simpson & Brown Observations
Building in poor condition.
Most windows replaced to considerable
visual detriment of building.
Various accretions to the south of the
building mars its appearance.
Simpson & Brown Recommendations
Building of considerable significance.
Should be retained, repaired and
restored.
Remove 20th century accretions.
New building is desirable to the north
and seen in context by retaining existing
stone wall.
Desirable for building to be of
contemporary detail and materials.
Extract from Campus Development Framework with reference to Simpson & Brown Estates Conservation Strategy
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Element
Description
Value
Grading
Setting
Originally constructed to south of
an existing building on the
University Place / Church Street
corner (now demolished –
boundary walls remaining). Now
exposed from the north and west.
Significant architectural
contribution to Church Street edge
but with unfortunate rooftop
additions.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Cultural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Moderate with
exception of
west gable to
Church Street
which may be
considered as
Considerable
in townscape
terms
North Elevation
Conceived as having a close
relationship to the previous building
to the north, this elevation now
exposed. Original façade of
modest architectural quality but
now significantly compromised but
alteration and addition (reflected in
downgraded statutory listing).
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Moderate
South Elevation
Now largely obscured due to infill
building and other elements (fire
escapes and mechanical and
electrical services) between this
and Outpatients Building.
Additional storeys compromising
original architecture.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Little / Neutral
due to extent to
which this
elevation
obscured,
altered and
compromised
West Elevation
Architecturally articulated Scots
Renaissance gable which
contributes significantly to the
Church Street edge (refer to
Statutory Listing extract for
description). Less affected than
other elevations but later additions
and alterations.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Cultural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Considerable
when
considered in
isolation and in
relation to
townscape
Architectural Detail
North elevation detail of stone
balustrade but intended roofline
profile now compromised by
rooftop additions behind. Also is
relatively poor condition due to lack
of maintenance, parapet gutter
clearing, etc.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Moderate
Element
Description
Architectural Detail
Projecting stone bay as element of
architectural articulation of some
significance in relation to JJ Burnetʼs
original design but now downgraded as
a result of the compromised design
concept due to significant later
additions and alterations.
Value
Grading
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Moderate
Rooftop Additions
Additional accommodation added
in two layers over original building
with clumsy structure and
architectural language and
detailing which respect the bay
structure but are otherwise
significantly different. Such an
approach not uncommon in adding
to existing buildings but additions
here have no architectural quality.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Intrusive
Interiors
Surveys carried out under
restricted access situation however
it is clear that the interiors have
been largely re-worked at the time
of adding storeys. Also, re-fitted
over time and that there are
virtually no spaces which retain
their original character or
architectural detail.
Historical
Architectural
Cultural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Social
Moderate
With some of the
alterations being
Intrusive
Interior Details
While there is little to illustrate the
original interiors, a number of
architectural features do survive in
isolation in corridor and stair areas
demonstrating attention to detail
and craftsmanship at the time of
construction – stair newel post
detail above and these lockers
which remain and echo something
of the past.
Historical
Architectural
Cultural
Social
Moderate
and worthy of
recording and,
where
appropriate,
being salvaged
for re-use or
display if
building
demolished
Interior Details
As above and here showing that
the interiors originally had some
architectural features and quality
which is somewhat compromised
by alteration. For example, the
embedded column illustrated here.
Historical
Architectural
Cultural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Social
Moderate
(refer also to
comments
above)
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Outpatients & Dispensary
Extract from Statutory Listing
62 CHURCH STREET, 10C DUMBARTON ROAD, WESTERN INFIRMARY, OUTPATIENTS AND DISPENSARY,
INCLUDING CHAPEL (Ref:32857)
This building is in the Glasgow, City Of Council and the Glasgow Burgh. It is a category B building and was listed on 15/12/1970.
Group Items: N/A, Group Cat: N/A, Map Ref: NS 56350 66745.
Description
Sir John James Burnet (John Burnet and Son), circa 1913. Single storey with 2-storey S end, 6-bay Scots Renaissance medical building, with
prominent crowstepped gables to church Street. Squared snecked rubble, ashlar dressings.PRINCIPAL (CHURCH STREET) ELEVATION:
roughly 6 bays with paired crowstepped gabled bays to far right (S) and recessed crowstepped gable to right (N) with small corner tower to far
left (N). Architraved entrance in 1st bay from S with fleur-de-lys decorated panel above and sculpted panel with bracketed cornice and lettering
“GLASGOW WESTERN INFIRMARY OUTDOOR DISPENSARY”. Segmental arched ground floor windows, those to gabled bays at right (S) tripartite and with Gibbsian surround. Rectangular windows above with moulded surrounds and raised sculpted panels to gable apexes inscribed
‘MEDICINE’ and ‘SURGERY’ . Keystoned oriel window to recessed gable at left (N). Prominent balustrade with rectangular piers and shaped
balusters over cornice to single storey bays. REAR (E) ELEVATION: single storey rear section running E-W, round-headed dormers in N return,
balustraded parapet and crow-stepped gable with oculus to E elevation.Mixture of plate glass and multi-pane in timber windows. Pitched roof
with grey slates, some later roof-lights. INTERIOR: some alteration and later subdivision, but retains many original features and fittings. Large
central former dispensing hall with exposed riveted metal roof beams and bracketed supports with timber grotesques. Keystoned arcaded
arches with rusticated vousoirs to hall forming central hall and aisles. Full length raised clearstorey. CHAPEL: rectangular plan chapel to rear
with Arts and Crafts interior. Exposed sandstone ashlar walls, some timber paneling and timber doors with glazed panels. Tri-partite pointed
arched window to E gable end with stained glass; further stained glass to other pointed arched windows. Sandstone ashlar altar with engaged
Doric columns. Herringbone pattern timber block floor. Octagonal timber lectern with relief carving of pointed arch detail, set on sandstone
ashlar base. Open timber roof with painted rafters and purlins.
Notes
62 Church Street is an important example of an early 20th century medical building designed by prominent architect Sir John James Burnet and
making a significant contribution to the streetscape of Church Street. The building is well detailed in Scots Renaissance style, with a particularly
prominent crow-stepped gables and an octagonal corner tower which makes a good contribution to the streetscape. The interior contains some
original features including the original dispensary space which is a large hall with prominent riveted metal rafters and roof-lights. The building
also contains the hospital chapel which is constructed from sandstone ashlar and contains some good stained glass windows. 62 Church Street
was originally designed as the outpatients building and outdoor dispensary for the Western Infirmary. The Western Infirmary was opened in 1874
with 150 beds, which increased to 350 in 1881 and 630 in 1906. The Western Infirmary has a long tradition of pioneering work, particularly in
radiology and laboratory space was always a key factor on the site, including in the pathology block (see separate listing). The site was subject
to a development plan in 1960, with a two phase redevelopment proposed. The 256 bed Phase I block was completed in 1974, but phase II
was indefinitely postponed following the completion of the nearby Gartnavel Hospital in 1973. The practice of Burnet Son and Campbell were
a prominent Scottish architectural practice including Sir John Burnet and Sir John James Burnet. Sir John Burnet retired from the practice in
1889-90, after which John Archibald Campbell rejoining the practice in 1896. The designs for the pathology block in 1894 exhibit a characteristic
combination of Scots Renaissance detailing with Neo-Baroque (or Burnet Baroque as it became known) detailing, particularly evident in the
detailed window surrounds to the Church Street elevation and the use of advanced and recessed blocks to provide texture to the streetscape.
The practice experimented widely with this style, in particular with the Glasgow Athenaeum Theatre of 1891-3 (see separate listing) and Burnet
toured Italy in 1895 to further his understanding of the Baroque. The practice worked extensively on the Western Infirmary site and were
responsible for a number of buildings including the pathology building, outpatients and dispensary and latterly the Tenant memorial Building
(see separate listings) as Burnet Son and Dick with Norman A Dick joining the practice in 1907. (List description updated as part of review of the
University of Glasgow Hillhead Campus, 2012.)
References
Ordnance Survey, Large Scale Town Plan: Glasgow, (1933-34); C McKean, D Walker, F Walker, Central Glasgow: Royal Incorporation of
Architects in Scotland Illustrated Architectural Guide, (1989) p185; E Williamson, A Riches, M Higgs, The Buildings of Scotland: Glasgow (1990)
p347.
© Crown copyright, Historic Scotland. All rights reserved. Mapping information derived from Ordnance Survey digital mapping products under Licence No.
100017509 2012 . Data extracted from Scottish Ministers’ Statutory List on 14th January 2014. Listing applies equally to the whole building or structure at
the address set out in bold at the top of the list entry. This includes both the exterior and the interior, whether or not they are mentioned in the ‘Information
Supplementary to the Statutory List’. Listed building consent is required for all internal and external works affecting the character of the building. The local planning
authority is responsible for determining where listed building consent will be required and can also advise on issues of extent or “curtilage” of the listing, which may
cover items remote from the main subject of the listing such as boundary walls, gates, gatepiers, ancillary buildings etc. or interior fixtures. All category C(S) listings
were revised to category C on 3rd September 2012. This was a non-statutory change. All enquiries relating to proposed works to a listed building or its setting should
be addressed to the local planning authority in the first instance. All other enquiries should be addressed to: Listing & Designed Landscapes Team, Historic Scotland,
Room G.51, Longmore House, Salisbury Place, EDINBURGH, EH9 1SH. Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8701 / 8705. Fax: +44 (0)131 668 8765. e-mail: hs.listing@scotland.
gsi.gov.uk. Web: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/historicandlistedbuildings.
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HISTORIC
SCOTLAND
LISTING
B
ASSESSMENT
OF
SIGNIFICANCE
•
•
CONSIDERABLE
•
•
•
•
Simpson & Brown Observations
Roof condition appears fair.
Masonry requires significant overhaul
and removal of accretions, light fittings,
some stone repair. Original colour of the
windows was green. Some restoration
might be needed to the chimneys on
the double gable to the south. Extent of
significant fabric remaining inside is not
known.
Rear part of the outpatients building
has a roof in fair condition but
walls subjected to very considerable
alteration.
Simpson & Brown Recommendations
Should be retained and repaired/
restored. Extent of repair or alteration to
the interior should be considered as part
of separate conservation plan.
Detailed conservation plan needed
to understand precisely amount of
original material left and its significance.
Exterior of the building would be
better with mid 20th century accretions
removed.
If demolished this building should be
recorded in detail photographically.
Extract from Campus Development Framework with reference to Simpson & Brown Estates Conservation Strategy
21
22
23
24
Element
Description
Value
Grading
Townscape
Designed by JJ Burnet & Son circa
1913 this Scots renaissance
building was designed with
significant architectural quality to
the street edge, relating to the preexisting buildings to the north
taking up the Church Street /
University Place corner.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
West Elevation
Elaborate architectural detailing
and sculptural work relative to the
scale and function of the building
representing an addition of
significance at the time of design
and construction. Widely identified
as an important ʻfront doorʼ to the
Western Infirmary by generations
of outpatients. Other elevations are
ʻembeddedʼ and largely unseen.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Architecture
Recessed crow-stepped gable with
stone roofed tower defining north
end of south elevation. Stone
balustrade elaborating wallhead
and with parapet gutter to cast iron
rainwater heads. Significant
rooflighting to deep plan of
building.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Considerable
Sculptural Detail
Squared snecked rubble to west
elevation rising to paired crowstepped gables at south end and
elaborated by twinned panels
denoting “Surgery” and “Medicine”.
Degree of stone erosion and loose
pointing but generally intact though
unfortunately located light fitting
compromising gable.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Sculptural Detail
Elaborate detailing over door
defining entrance to “Glasgow
Western Infirmary Outdoor
Dispensary” with plain panel
decorated with fleur-de-lys. As with
above, of social and cultural
significance as well as being
architecturally important to Church
Street edge.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Little / Neutral
In relation to
other elevations
Element
Description
Value
Grading
Waiting Area
Former dispensing hall largely
unaltered with open truss roof and
rooflighting to space which is
otherwise internal. Later alterations
are relatively superficial in this area
and could be more sympathetically
re-worked in any future adaptive reuse of this building.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Main Roof Structure
Original construction largely intact
through rooflighting blanked off to
some extent. Metal roof trusses
and bracketed supports providing
an open and attractive character to
the space, albeit that would be
further enhanced by reinstatement
of the full rooflighting.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Interiors
Along with consulting rooms (see
below), the Waiting Area is the
most significant space within the
building. Spaces off and beyond
altered and extended (by N A Dick
of Burnet Son & Dick in 1933-35)
and of lesser significance and with
potential for removal / adaptation.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Neutral in the
sense that yard
is relatively
unobtrusive
though Intrusive
if considered
critically in
context of setting
as a whole
Architectural Detail
Internal architectural detail modest
by comparison with west elevation
to Church Street but nevertheless
of some significance as
elaboration to the principal space
with its keystoned arcaded arches
and rusticated vousoir stones.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Consulting Rooms
In continuing use as consulting
rooms and no access available at
the time of survey but these
spaces have architectural qualities
which remain and which should be
acknowledged in any adaptive reuse of this building as part of the
re-development of the Western
Infirmary site.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
25
Elder Memorial Chapel
Extract from Statutory Listing
62 CHURCH STREET, 10C DUMBARTON ROAD, WESTERN INFIRMARY, OUTPATIENTS AND DISPENSARY,
INCLUDING CHAPEL (Ref:32857)
This building is in the Glasgow, City Of Council and the Glasgow Burgh. It is a category B building and was listed on 15/12/1970.
Group Items: N/A, Group Cat: N/A, Map Ref: NS 56350 66745.
Description
Sir John James Burnet (John Burnet and Son), circa 1913. Single storey with 2-storey S end, 6-bay Scots Renaissance medical building, with
prominent crowstepped gables to church Street. Squared snecked rubble, ashlar dressings.PRINCIPAL (CHURCH STREET) ELEVATION:
roughly 6 bays with paired crowstepped gabled bays to far right (S) and recessed crowstepped gable to right (N) with small corner tower to far
left (N). Architraved entrance in 1st bay from S with fleur-de-lys decorated panel above and sculpted panel with bracketed cornice and lettering
“GLASGOW WESTERN INFIRMARY OUTDOOR DISPENSARY”. Segmental arched ground floor windows, those to gabled bays at right (S) tripartite and with Gibbsian surround. Rectangular windows above with moulded surrounds and raised sculpted panels to gable apexes inscribed
‘MEDICINE’ and ‘SURGERY’ . Keystoned oriel window to recessed gable at left (N). Prominent balustrade with rectangular piers and shaped
balusters over cornice to single storey bays. REAR (E) ELEVATION: single storey rear section running E-W, round-headed dormers in N return,
balustraded parapet and crow-stepped gable with oculus to E elevation.Mixture of plate glass and multi-pane in timber windows. Pitched roof
with grey slates, some later roof-lights. INTERIOR: some alteration and later subdivision, but retains many original features and fittings. Large
central former dispensing hall with exposed riveted metal roof beams and bracketed supports with timber grotesques. Keystoned arcaded
arches with rusticated vousoirs to hall forming central hall and aisles. Full length raised clearstorey. CHAPEL: rectangular plan chapel to rear
with Arts and Crafts interior. Exposed sandstone ashlar walls, some timber paneling and timber doors with glazed panels. Tri-partite pointed
arched window to E gable end with stained glass; further stained glass to other pointed arched windows. Sandstone ashlar altar with engaged
Doric columns. Herringbone pattern timber block floor. Octagonal timber lectern with relief carving of pointed arch detail, set on sandstone
ashlar base. Open timber roof with painted rafters and purlins.
Notes
62 Church Street is an important example of an early 20th century medical building designed by prominent architect Sir John James Burnet and
making a significant contribution to the streetscape of Church Street. The building is well detailed in Scots Renaissance style, with a particularly
prominent crow-stepped gables and an octagonal corner tower which makes a good contribution to the streetscape. The interior contains some
original features including the original dispensary space which is a large hall with prominent riveted metal rafters and roof-lights. The building
also contains the hospital chapel which is constructed from sandstone ashlar and contains some good stained glass windows. 62 Church Street
was originally designed as the outpatients building and outdoor dispensary for the Western Infirmary. The Western Infirmary was opened in 1874
with 150 beds, which increased to 350 in 1881 and 630 in 1906. The Western Infirmary has a long tradition of pioneering work, particularly in
radiology and laboratory space was always a key factor on the site, including in the pathology block (see separate listing). The site was subject
to a development plan in 1960, with a two phase redevelopment proposed. The 256 bed Phase I block was completed in 1974, but phase II
was indefinitely postponed following the completion of the nearby Gartnavel Hospital in 1973. The practice of Burnet Son and Campbell were
a prominent Scottish architectural practice including Sir John Burnet and Sir John James Burnet. Sir John Burnet retired from the practice in
1889-90, after which John Archibald Campbell rejoining the practice in 1896. The designs for the pathology block in 1894 exhibit a characteristic
combination of Scots Renaissance detailing with Neo-Baroque (or Burnet Baroque as it became known) detailing, particularly evident in the
detailed window surrounds to the Church Street elevation and the use of advanced and recessed blocks to provide texture to the streetscape.
The practice experimented widely with this style, in particular with the Glasgow Athenaeum Theatre of 1891-3 (see separate listing) and Burnet
toured Italy in 1895 to further his understanding of the Baroque. The practice worked extensively on the Western Infirmary site and were
responsible for a number of buildings including the pathology building, outpatients and dispensary and latterly the Tenant memorial Building
(see separate listings) as Burnet Son and Dick with Norman A Dick joining the practice in 1907. (List description updated as part of review of the
University of Glasgow Hillhead Campus, 2012.)
References
Ordnance Survey, Large Scale Town Plan: Glasgow, (1933-34); C McKean, D Walker, F Walker, Central Glasgow: Royal Incorporation of
Architects in Scotland Illustrated Architectural Guide, (1989) p185; E Williamson, A Riches, M Higgs, The Buildings of Scotland: Glasgow (1990)
p347.
© Crown copyright, Historic Scotland. All rights reserved. Mapping information derived from Ordnance Survey digital mapping products under Licence No.
100017509 2012 . Data extracted from Scottish Ministers’ Statutory List on 14th January 2014. Listing applies equally to the whole building or structure at
the address set out in bold at the top of the list entry. This includes both the exterior and the interior, whether or not they are mentioned in the ‘Information
Supplementary to the Statutory List’. Listed building consent is required for all internal and external works affecting the character of the building. The local planning
authority is responsible for determining where listed building consent will be required and can also advise on issues of extent or “curtilage” of the listing, which may
cover items remote from the main subject of the listing such as boundary walls, gates, gatepiers, ancillary buildings etc. or interior fixtures. All category C(S) listings
were revised to category C on 3rd September 2012. This was a non-statutory change. All enquiries relating to proposed works to a listed building or its setting should
be addressed to the local planning authority in the first instance. All other enquiries should be addressed to: Listing & Designed Landscapes Team, Historic Scotland,
Room G.51, Longmore House, Salisbury Place, EDINBURGH, EH9 1SH. Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8701 / 8705. Fax: +44 (0)131 668 8765. e-mail: hs.listing@scotland.
gsi.gov.uk. Web: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/historicandlistedbuildings.
26
HISTORIC
SCOTLAND
LISTING
B
ASSESSMENT
OF
SIGNIFICANCE
CONSIDERABLE
Extract from Campus Development Framework with reference to Simpson & Brown Estates Conservation Strategy
27
28
Element
Description
Value
Grading
Building in Setting
As a result of the buildings which
have been constructed along the
Church Street line since the Chapel
was built, it is now largely obscured
in a relatively narrow courtyard.
Unusually, the Chapel is located at
first floor level accessed from the
large G Block to the east via an
enclosed bridge link.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Cultural
Artistic
Moderate
In terms of its
context due to
the enclosure
referred to but
with potential to
make more of a
contribution to
the townscape.
South Elevation
Largely obscured as a result of
adjacent infill buildings but rising
above these and visible from within
other hospital buildings to the
south. Simple stone elevation with
small tower and arched windows.
Simple slated roof.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Cultural
Artistic
Moderate
West Elevation
Gabled elevation with articulated
detail and inscriptions. Pointed
arched windows with important
stained glass. Chapel located over
laboratory areas which have large
arch-headed windows of a different
scale related to the internal
function.
Historical
Architectural
Cultural
Aesthetic
Artistic
Moderate
In current
context of
enclosed
courtyard
East Elevation
Largely unseen – only visible from
within G Block – and designed
accordingly with white glazed brick,
probably to maximise reflected light
to G Block windows when added
on. Stone crow-stepped gable and
tri-partite window (with stained
glass)
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Cultural
Artistic
Little / Neutral
Viewed from adjacent buildings
The dominant G Block to the east
allows views down onto Chapel
roof and immediate context. Simple
pitched slated roof and crowstepped gables.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Moderate
In that it is an
element of some
architectural
quality and
significance in
its current
context from G
Block.
Element
Description
Value
Grading
Doors
Doors are purpose designed with
attention to detail and ironmongery
(as with the rest of the interior) in
an Arts & Crafts manner.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
As a memorial chapel with virtually
all features purpose-designed by
architect / craftsmen and remaining
virtually intact and unaltered, has
high level of significance.
Stained Glass
Important windows designed by R
Anning Bell and executed by J+W
Guthrie specifically for this Chapel.
Of high artistic merit and intact
though windows to north side now
built over from other side –
adjacent building
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Interior
The interior of the Chapel is
conceived of as a whole and is
largely as designed without
alteration – including herringbone
timber floor, decorative
inscriptions, memorial plagues
(some added later), etc.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Chancel
As well as fixtures and fittings, the
church furniture is an integral part
of the space and is of a high
quality and in good condition.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Craftsmanship
Timber carved relief panels in oak
are just one aspect of
craftsmanship which is at a high
level and which adds to the
significance of the interior as a
whole.
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
29
30
31
Clinical Research (formerly Tennent Institute)
Extract from Statutory Listing
38 CHURCH STREET, 10A DUMBARTON ROAD, WESTERN INFIRMARY, TENNENT MEMORIAL BUILDING,
INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALLS AND RAILINGS (Ref:32856)
This building is in the Glasgow, City Of Council and the Glasgow Burgh. It is a category B building and was listed on 15/12/1970.
Group Items: N/A, Group Cat: N/A, Map Ref: NS 56350 66745.
Description
Norman A Dick (Burnet Son and Dick), 1935. Sculptor A Dawson. 3-storey, 11-bay rectangular-plan interwar Beaux-Arts medical building
arranged 2-7-2. Central bays recessed and raised. Snecked, squared rubble with ashlar dressings and quoins and plinth. Moulded cill course
at 1st floor; corniced eaves course, raised to central 7 bays. Central entrance with lintel relief tablet “THE TENNENT MEMORIAL 1935” and
flanking escutcheons supported on barley-sugar columns with richly sculpted capitals. Relieving arch with ashlar blocks and carved key block,
flanking seated figures, elliptically-headed window in arch. Regular fenestration with rectangular windows in moulded surrounds, those at 1st
floor with relieving arches. Relief tablet above single outer bays. Metal casement windows with glazing bars, 8-light to ground floor, 4-light
horizontal above. Some lying pane glazing at 1st and 2nd floors. INTERIOR: plain interior with some later alteration providing office and patient
accommodation. Central stair opening off lobby behind main entrance. BOUNDARY WALLS: stepped snecked rubble, ashlar coped boundary
wall with wrought-iron railings.
Notes
38 Church Street is a good example of an interwar Beaux-Arts medical building designed by the prominent architectural practice Burnet Son and
Dick and it makes a significant contribution to the streetscape of Church Street. The building is well detailed including Neo-Baroque elements
such as the richly detailed door surround with a bold outline and American influenced articulation of the façade (see below). 38 Church Street
was built as part of the expansion of the Western Infirmary in the 1930s. The Western infirmary was opened in 1874 with 150 beds, which
increased to 350 in 1881 and 630 in 1906. The Western Infirmary has a long tradition of pioneering work, particularly in radiology and laboratory
space was always a key factor on the site, including in the pathology block (see separate listing). The site was subject to a development plan in
1960, with a two phase redevelopment proposed. The 256 bed Phase I block was completed in 1974, but phase II was indefinitely postponed
following the completion of the nearby Gartnavel Hospital in 1973. Burnet Son and Campbell was a prominent Scottish architectural practice
including Sir John Burnet and Sir John James Burnet. Sir John Burnet retired from the practice in 1889-90 following John Archibald Campbell
rejoining the practice in 1896. The designs for the pathology block in 1894 exhibit a characteristic combination of Scots Renaissance detailing
with Neo-Baroque (or Burnet Baroque as it became known) detailing, particularly evident in the detailed window surrounds to the Church Street
elevation and the use of advanced and recessed blocks to provide texture to the streetscape. The practice experimented widely with this style,
in particular with the Glasgow Athenaeum Theatre of 1891-3 (see separate listing) and Burnet toured Italy in 1895 to further his understanding
of the Baroque. The practice worked extensively on the Western Infirmary site and were responsible for a number of buildings including the
pathology building, outpatients and dispensary and latterly the Tenant Memorial Building (see separate listings) as Burnet Son and Dick with
Norman A Dick joining the practice in 1907. The increasing influence of American architecture, following the Burnet’s visit to the United States in
1896 can be seen in the design of the Tenant Memorial Building with a bold rectangular outline and rhythmically articulated façade and use of
bold horizontal glazing patterns. The use of advanced corner blocks and a tall central entrance bay is also characteristic of American office and
commercial design from this period. (List description updated as part of review of the University of Glasgow Hillhead Campus, 2012).
References
Ordnance Survey, Large Scale Town Plan: Glasgow, 1933-34 (not evident); C McKean, D Walker, F Walker, Central Glasgow: Royal
Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Illustrated Architectural Guide, (1989) p 185; E Williamson, A Riches, M Higgs, The Buildings of Scotland:
Glasgow (1990) p 347.
© Crown copyright, Historic Scotland. All rights reserved. Mapping information derived from Ordnance Survey digital mapping products under Licence No.
100017509 2012 . Data extracted from Scottish Ministers’ Statutory List on 14th January 2014. Listing applies equally to the whole building or structure at
the address set out in bold at the top of the list entry. This includes both the exterior and the interior, whether or not they are mentioned in the ‘Information
Supplementary to the Statutory List’. Listed building consent is required for all internal and external works affecting the character of the building. The local planning
authority is responsible for determining where listed building consent will be required and can also advise on issues of extent or “curtilage” of the listing, which may
cover items remote from the main subject of the listing such as boundary walls, gates, gatepiers, ancillary buildings etc. or interior fixtures. All category C(S) listings
were revised to category C on 3rd September 2012. This was a non-statutory change. All enquiries relating to proposed works to a listed building or its setting should
be addressed to the local planning authority in the first instance. All other enquiries should be addressed to: Listing & Designed Landscapes Team, Historic Scotland,
Room G.51, Longmore House, Salisbury Place, EDINBURGH, EH9 1SH. Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8701 / 8705. Fax: +44 (0)131 668 8765. e-mail: hs.listing@scotland.
gsi.gov.uk. Web: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/historicandlistedbuildings.
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HISTORIC
SCOTLAND
LISTING
B
ASSESSMENT
OF
SIGNIFICANCE
CONSIDERABLE
•
•
•
•
Simpson & Brown Observations
The condition is fair. Some repointing is
required.
Simpson & Brown Recommendations
Should be retained, at least the north,
south and west elevations. North and south
elevations should be restored closer to their
original appearance.
It would be possible to build on the roof of
this building, particularly if architectural
precedent suggests it.
Windows, railings and gates should be
overhauled and repainted.
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Element
Description
Value
Grading
Townscape
Interwar (1935) Beaux Arts building
by Norman A Dick of Burnet Dick &
Son (this architectural practice and
its forerunners responsible for most
of Western Infirmary buildings until
then), Set back from building line
with enclosing walls and railings
and an important part of the
architecturally varied Church Street
urban edge.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Considerable
West Elevation
Influenced by Dickʼs visit to
America, the 11 bay façade with
advanced and recessed planes,
horizontal glazing patterns and
sculptural elaboration is well
executed and given added
presence by its set back and
enclosure by stone walls, piers
and wrought iron railings.
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Architectural Detail
Given relative simplicity of the
building as a whole, the detailing is
carefully considered, the sculptural
work being by Archibald Dawson.
Panel over door commemorates
Gavin Paterson Tennent who
provided endowment for the
building which was opened in April
nd
1936 (Glasgow Herald of 2 April
1936).
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
due to its high
quality of design
and execution
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Moderate
Sculpture
Sculptural work by Archibald
Dawson ARSA with particular
elaboration around main entrance
door from Church Street with its
flanking barley sugar columns.
Also sculptural detail to south
elevation return.
South Elevation
Return elevation to south is onto a
narrow space to adjacent building.
Returns in stone but with first and
second floors appearing as
additions further along elevation
though these appear in early
photographs. Perhaps original
open balconies now enclosed.
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Element
Description
East Elevation
Rear elevation in buff brick with
large windows, again with
horizontal emphasis to glazing
(metal framed windows). Functional
rather than architectural treatment.
North Elevation
Extended, altered and with
external services added. Relates
to service courtyard and therefore
largely unseen. Functional and of
little significance under the range
of assessment criteria.
Context
Simple flat roof which is viewed
from high level within G Block but
as with surrounding building on
Church Street, of no architectural
merit
Wall and Railings
Enclosing wall and wrought iron
railings with a degree of
elaboration (thistle detail) and with
large stone pier at south-west
corner. Important in conjunction
with west elevation as conceived
of together to define relationship to
Church Street edge.
Interior
Interior extensively altered over
time with no original details
evident. In any case, 1930ʼs
origins of building which was
constructed to “modern hygienic
principles” would suggest little
architectural elaboration. Feature
stair now with enclosure to
balustrades, etc.
Value
Grading
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Little / Neutral
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Artistic
Little / Neutral
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Little / Neutral
Historical
Architectural
Townscape
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Considerable
Historical
Architectural
Aesthetic
Social
Cultural
Artistic
Little / Neutral
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Conservation Statements
Church Street (west) elevation of Outpatients & Dispensary
Elder Memorial Chapel interior
North and east elevations of Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology
North elevation of McGregor Building
Outpatients & Dispensary
Elder Memorial Chapel
This Category ‘B’ listed building has
significance in relation to the Church
Street townscape and indeed in the
wider context of the Byres Road / White
Street / Church Street junction given
its open prospect across the gushet site
defined by Byres Road and Church
Street. The sculpted architectural detail
and inscriptions are important elements
of a largely unaltered principal (west)
elevation and have cultural and social
significance as well as being integral to
the architecture. The continuous use of
this building by the general public since
its opening adds to its importance as
part of the city’s social history. The other
elevations are effectively ‘lost’, being
embedded amongst later additions and
alterations and were in any case of much
less significance than the Church Street
frontage.
This building is included within Historic
Scotland’s statutory listing for the
Outpatients and Dispensary Building
but is physically and architecturally
distinct from it so is considered as a
separate element in this report.
Future development of the Western
Infirmary site and the role of this
building within such a development
would benefit from the selective removal
of the various buildings and links which
have been added over time and which
‘confuse’ its integrity.
Internally the previous alterations
compromise the significance of the
building in some respects however the
principal open space of the central hall
/ waiting area and the consulting rooms
off to the north, both with original
detailing being evident, are important
and should be retained in any adaptive
re-use of the building.
Note: The Elder Memorial Chapel
is included in the Historic Scotland
statutory list entry for the Outpatients and
Dispensary (62 Church Street) however it
is physically separate and at a different level
and is therefore commented upon separately
in this report.
Detail to entrance of Clinical Research (formerly Tennant Institute)
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At the time of opening in 1925, the
Chapel had a more open prospect to
the west however that has now been
lost behind the frontage buildings
subsequently constructed on the line
of Church Street. In some respects
the Chapel is unusual in that it is at
first floor level however this was for
practical reasons linking to the principal
floor of the adjacent G Block to the
east to which it was linked by a bridge
connection. The ground floor spaces
were designed for functional hospital
use and remain as such. The external
elevations are relatively simple, the only
façade remaining fully exposed being
the west-facing gable, albeit into a tight
courtyard space. The east elevation is
of glazed brick, acknowledging in its
original construction its proximity to G
Block.
The significance of the Chapel lies
primarily in its social and historic
connections which are celebrated by
an interior which remains virtually
unchanged and is of considerable
architectural quality with important
artistic elements (stained glass,
furnishings, light fittings and memorial
panels, etc) being an integral part of the
space. Given that the Chapel was built as
the result of a gift from Alexander Elder
of the famous shipbuilding family to
commemorate those who went from the
Infirmary to the Western Front in the
1914-18 Great War (also commemorates
those who dies in the Far East in the
Second World War), it has a high
level of significance over and above its
architectural merit.
While it poses a challenge, being set
at first floor level, any development
of the Western Infirmary site should
include the retention of the Chapel.
The fact that it is already embedded
and enclosed gives opportunity for
building development which integrates
the Chapel in an appropriate manner. In
other words, there is no necessity for it
to be retained as an architectural element
in isolation as it was not conceived of as
such.
Pathology, Bacteriology &
Immunology
The significance of this building
lies primarily (indeed one might
say, almost exclusively) with its west
gable relationship to Church Street.
Architecturally the building has been
very significantly altered and added to
over the years since its construction in
1894-96, much to its detriment. As
referred to in Simpson & Brown’s Estates
Conservation Strategy, the building
was designed in the context of existing
buildings to the north, embraced by
a high stone wall. The building which
lay immediately to the north no
longer exists and what was a relatively
modest low key north elevation (with
elaboration towards the west end as it
relates to the wider townscape) is now
exposed, surmounted by two levels of
clumsy addition.
The later addition of the McGregor
Building to the east and the infill of
various building, fire escape and services
elements to the south (adjacent to
Outpatients & Dispensary Building)
completes what is a significant
compromise to the architectural integrity
of this building. This is reflected in
the statutory list description which
notes a downgrading from the previous
Category ‘B’ listing to Category C(S).
While there are some small individual
original features to stairs and corridors,
the interior has been very significantly
altered over time and is of little
architectural significance – indeed
Simpson & Brown refer to the possibility
of its demolition. In considering the
development of the Western Infirmary
site by the University of Glasgow, the
University Place / Church Street corner
with its high wall and the Pathology,
Bacteriology & Immunology Building
should be considered together as there
is the potential for a much stronger and
positive contribution to the townscape at
this prominent location. Consideration
should be given to the possibility of
retaining the west gable elevation to
Church Street due to its significance
in the townscape. In addition, the
remaining high blank stone wall at the
corner of University Place / Church
Street has some merits, and future
proposals to punctuate and activate
this corner should explore how the wall
could be integrated, even if in part.
As is evident from review of the original
drawings and taking into account
the timing of its construction (albeit
supported by the trust disposition of
Dr Gavin Paterson Tennent), the interior
was simple without architectural or
decorative elaboration. The interior
has been significantly upgraded in
recent times so there remains nothing
of significance which could be strongly
argued for retention. The main stair as
the principal element has been partially
re-clad, presumably for health and safety
reasons.
Future wider site development will
require to consider the retention of
this building frontage as a minimum
(including the south return which also
incorporates sculptural detail) however
the relative simplicity of the building
form and construction would hopefully
lend itself to adaptive re-use thereby
acknowledging the issue of sustainability
in relation to existing historic building
fabric.
Clinical Research
(former Tennent Institute)
A significant inter-war building which
breaks the pattern of adherence (before
and after) to the Church Street building
line (Chapel excluded). Opened in 1936
as the Opthalmological Department
built to “modern hygienic principles”,
the primary significance of the building
is its west elevation to Church Street
and the sculptural detail which it
incorporates. The rear of the building
has been significantly altered with two
levels added on - or at least adjusted and all embedded within the general
agglomeration of buildings and adjuncts
to the west of G Block.
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Curtilage Listing
There is a statutory issue of Curtilage
Listing whereby buildings in the
immediate context of a listed building
(if they were built prior to 1948) have
protection and justification is required if
demolition is being considered.
North and east elevations of Outpatients & Dispensary compromised
West elevation of Outpatients & Dispensary compromised
North elevation of Elder Memorial Chapel compromised
Elevations of Pathology, Bacteriology & Immunology compromised
East elevations of Clinical Research compromised
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As part of the work undertaken to
develop this Conservation Statements
document, consideration has been given
to each of the listed buildings and the
buildings which might be considered to
be within its curtilage. Legislation and
related guidance refer to the possibility
of developing a case demonstrating that
selective demolition will enhance the
setting and appreciation of the listed
building.
The context of the Western Infirmary is
such that buildings are densely packed
due to having been altered and added
to over time with ‘spare’ space being
utilised to achieve more accommodation,
to comply with statutory requirements
(for example, fire escape) and to meet
much-increased servicing requirements.
This section considers the context of
curtilage of each of the listed buildings
in turn.
Outpatients & Dispensary
As noted in the foregoing Conservation
Statements section, the elevations other
than that to Church Street are effectively
‘lost’, being embedded amongst later
additions and alterations. Analysis of
the historic evolution of the site shows
that between the time of construction
of the Outpatients and Dispensary
building, there was clear space to its
south edge through until insertion of
The Gardiner Medical Institute circa
1937 (drawings by John Burnet Son &
Dick). In associating with that insertion,
alterations were made with new access to
the Dispensary from Church Street.
The removal of The Gardiner Institute
infill buildings and later alterations
thereto would facilitate the appropriate
repair, conservation and possible
adaptation of the Outpatients &
Dispensary building enhancing its
integrity as a Category ‘B’ listed
building. Similarly, the integrity of
the listed building would be much
enhanced by the removal of 20th
century accretions to the east and north
elevations, the extent of which should be
carefully considered with reference to the
original drawings of the building.
The Outpatients and Dispensary
building was constructed after G Block
and was related directly to it. G Block is
not listed and it would be appropriate,
if it is removed, that the opportunity
is taken to complete the east elevation,
there being opportunity to have
significantly enhanced access to the listed
building from within the site in any
re-development proposals for the site as
a whole.
Elder Memorial Chapel
As noted in the previous section, at the
time of opening in 1925, the Chapel
had a more open prospect to the west
however that has now been lost behind
the frontage buildings subsequently
constructed on the line of Church
Street. The two buildings which
compromised that relationship were
The Gardiner Institute (c.1937) and the
Surgical Research Block which followed
thereafter.
The Gardiner Institute and later
alterations thereto particularly
compromise the north elevation of the
Chapel, stained glass windows now
being internalised due to the adjacent
construction. In these circumstances,
removal of these building elements
to the north between the Chapel and
the Outpatients & Dispensary would
enhance the integrity of the Chapel,
allowing its original exposed north
elevation to be made good.
In the context of this report, it is not
considered appropriate that the Surgical
Research Block is considered as curtilage
listed as it compromises the listed
Chapel building as described. This does
not imply that removal of the Surgical
Research Block is an essential part of any
future re-development of the western
Infirmary site – it is simply a statement
that the curtilage listing constraint
should not apply to it.
The fact that the Chapel is located at
first floor level is more of a challenge
when considering its future. It is
not considered appropriate that the
massive G Block to which it is attached
and via which it is accessed should
be curtilage listed simply due to its
attachment to what is a much smaller,
later but important building, not just
architecturally and historically but
artistically, socially and culturally.
As referred to in the foregoing section
of this document, there is no necessity
for the Chapel to be retained as an
architectural element in isolation as it
was not conceived of as such and there is
therefore opportunity to conceive of the
Chapel (and its functional undercroft),
either as continuing to be related to G
Block if retained or integrated into an
appropriate new build development if G
Block is removed.
Pathology, Bacteriology &
Immunology
This building has been so much
altered and extended over time that its
significance is at a low level with the
exception of the west elevation to Church
Street. The large extension to the east
end known as the McGregor Building is
referred to below.
The adjacent building to the south is the
Outpatients & Dispensary building which
is itself listed. There are no other buildings
within the curtilage of the Pathology,
Bacteriology & Immunology building
which would be considered as curtilage
listed.
Clinical Research (former
Tennent Institute)
As with the other listed buildings on the
Western Infirmary site, the immediate
context of the Clinical Research building
is compromised by alterations and
insertions. It is not considered that any
of these building elements are deemed
worthy of curtilage listing and indeed
their removal would assist in clarifying the
integrity of the original buildings. That
said and as noted above, the significance
of the building lies primarily in its west
elevation to Church Street where it is
of significance architecturally and also
artistically / aesthetically due to the
integration of high quality stone sculpture.
Church Street Frontage
One of the key issues arising from
undertaking Assessments of Significance
of individual buildings is the importance
of the relationship of listed building
facades to Church Street. The Church
Street (west) elevations of Pathology,
Bacteriology & Immunology,
Outpatients & Dispensary and Clinical
Research (formerly Tennent Institute) are
all recorded in this document as having
“Considerable” significance.
In the context of considering curtilage
listing, this raises the issue of the Church
Street frontage and townscape qualities
as a whole. The Gardiner Institute
insertion, the Surgical Research block
and the Medical Research block added
from the late 1930’s onwards now
combine with the listed buildings to
provide a continuous edge from Moy
Street to University Place. Should these
later buildings be considered as curtilage
listed in that context?
Whilst the townscape qualities of this
varied edge are not negative or intrusive
as a whole, on balance it is concluded in
relation to this report that there could
well be wider justification for selective
demolition on this edge (opening up
the wider site in terms of townscape,
views and physical permeability)
thereby enhancing the setting and
appreciation of the listed buildings. In
these circumstances it is suggested that
the later unlisted buildings should not be
considered as curtilage listed.
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Notes
It is important to note that these Conservation Statements and commentary on
Curtilage Listing have been prepared from further researches and surveys but that
their context is the Estates Conservation Strategy (ECS) prepared by Simpson &
Brown Architects in January 2012. That document provides historical background
and assessments of all buildings across the Campus, including those on the Western
Infirmary site. This document should be read in conjunction with the ECS. It neither
supersedes nor contradicts that document but is to be taken in parallel with it as
providing the wider context.
http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_222887_en.pdf
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