Architecture and Design Club
Are you interested in the architecture and design heritage of Glasgow and the West of Scotland?
The Architecture and Design Club dates from 1999 when the University ran several seminars during Glasgow’s year as City of Architecture and Design. Now in our 27th year, are pleased to bring you a diverse and interesting programme.
Why not come and join us on the second Thursday of the month from October to April for an interesting variety of talks covering architecture old and new, all elements of design and the visual arts including sculpture, stained glass, textile design, amongst other topics. The talks will commence at 2.00pm (the exception is the AGM which will start at 1.30pm).
All of our meetings will take place in the Graham Hills Building room GH739.
This information will also be posted on the notice board in the 7th floor Notice Board, Graham Hills Building and on the 3Ls website (3ls.website/clubs/architecture-and-design/).
The membership fee for 2026-27 is £12.
For all enquiries, please contact Louise at louise.carson@ntlworld.com
Programme 2026-27
2026
8th October
Greig Meikle, regional director of OOBE landscape architects, explores “Why landscaping will be essential to the ongoing regeneration of Glasgow?” This talk will include reference to the Laurieston Regeneration Masterplan and the Barclays Eagle Labs campus.
12th November
Valerie Reilly, former textiles curator at Paisley Museum gives her talk, “Paisley – the Enduring Pattern” about the history of the Paisley Shawl.
10th December
Our CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER will see us returning to our previous venue: -The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant, 30 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens. Meet there at 2.00pm to mingle and chat over a glass of wine, mince pies, tea/coffee, and take part and hopefully enjoy our quiz.
The charge is £17 {non-refundable). Book your place with your membership renewal or application.
2027
7th January
Dave Campbell, ex-Postie and now better known from his YouTube videos and Facebook page as Astonishing Glasgow gives a talk “People who made Glasgow and the buildings they would have known"
11th February
John Duffy from Strathclyde University Department of Architecture gives a talk 'Glasgow: How to make a City'. An exploration of the form of Glasgow from medieval times through to present day.
11th March
Professor Bruce Peter on “The Changing Face of British Railways” – BR Architecture and Design from Nationalisation to Privatisation and the aesthetic changes that accompanied BR's political and managerial restructurings.
8th April
AGM + Liz Davidson, NTS Project Director on “Mackintosh Illuminated” the ambitious project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald.
Please note earlier start time of 1.30pm
Beatson Centre Visit
Funds raised by our Club helped purchase gifts for teenagers undergoing treatment at the Beatson Centre. A selection of toys suggested by the teenagers was presented to Jill Scott, Paediatric Radiographer by Gordon Michie, Club President on a visit with Annette Bonar and Fiona Anderson, who are both members of the A & D Committee and Beatson volunteers. The gift box included fidget toys aimed at reducing stress and anxiety along with a couple of Lego ™️ cars, action figures and a starry night light projector.
