Join us we travel to Glasgow, Scotland for a tour of newly refurbished Burrell Collection, a decorative and fine arts museum in Glasgow. Situated in the grounds of Pollok Park, the museum was originally opened by QEII in 1983, and is one of Scotland’s internationally recognized modern architectural triumphs. In the intervening years, however, the museum had fallen into some disrepair and was falling behind the advancements in museological standards.
Consequently, Glasgow Museum engaged a design and architectural team, John McAslan + Partners, to meet not only the original aspirations of William Burrell but those of Glasgow Museums in providing an accessible and sustainable museum suitable for the 21st century. It is now a much-loved national icon, and its ‘Grade A’ Historic Environment Scotland Listing recognizes its international significance in 20th century modern architecture.
The project team delivered a profound transformation that put accessibility at the heart of the experience, maximizing visitor engagement and interpreting gems rarely displayed before. The museum’s gallery space has been increased by 35 percent, allowing important and unique objects from the Collection, not seen for decades, or those that have never been on display, to go on view.
This was all achieved within the spirit and aesthetics of the original vision—expressing a meeting of human culture with the beauty of nature, achieved through fascinating objects set within stunning settings, changing natural light, a beautiful palette of materials and a very special atmosphere.
This event is part of Archtober’s virtual Travel To series, in partnership with Bloomberg Connects. The Travel To series seeks to highlight Bloomberg Connects partners that feature iconic architecture and historically significant sites across the United States and around the world. Join us as curators, preservationists, historians (and more!) bring these places and spaces alive in the comfort of your home.
Organized by:
Archtober; Center for Architecture
