Art Deco Laurieston - Dead or Alive? (Doors Open Days Festival 2022)

Schedule

Sun Sep 18 2022 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

Location

Bridge Street Underground Station | Glasgow, SC

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A walking tour of Art Deco buildings in Laurieston for Glasgow Doors Open Days. Discover renowned and hidden gems, their history and future!
About this Event

The 2020s mark the start of a two-decade global Centenary of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne architecture - but is how is it faring in Glasgow's inner southside?


Starting out from Bridge Street station we'll see a range of buildings in Laurieston - some lost, some reborn with a new purpose, some fraying in the backstreets, and some hiding in plain sight.

Along the way you'll hear about life in 20s and 30s Glasgow, discover the enterprising architects and innovative design trends of the buildings, and get a flavour of this unsung Art Deco Quarter south of the Clyde.

As Art Deco's Centenary begins to take centre stage, find out how these buildings have contributed to the city's past and present and how - post-pandemic and in a climate emergency as we rethink cities and the reuse of buildings - they could support Glasgow's future...

Beacons of change from a tumultous period in Glasgow and global history, can Art Deco buildings act as catalysts for positive change in our modern city in flux? From grit to glamour, and decline to rebirth, join us to unlock their secrets and superpowers.

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Please check the weather forecast for the day of this event. Waterproof clothing / footwear is advisable.

Accessibility: Walk includes several traffic light crossings on busy roads, an incline at one point, and a lot of walking. It may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with walking aids.

This event is part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2022. For the complete programme visit https://glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/

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Bridge Street Underground Station, Bridge Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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