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Designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia architectural practice, and the work of lead architects Andy MacMillan & Isi Metzstein. Built 1968-70 as offices for BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation). The building is a framed structure, with steelwork and a distinctive copper cladding on the top 3 storeys which wrap around the 3 exposed elevations of the building. Refurbished in 2007 and partially re-clad, the building is divided into shop space on the ground floor and office space above. Whilst occupied after refurbishment, the building is currently vacant. The majority of photographs below are from 2011, with the addition of 3 photographs form 2007 taken during the building's refurbishment. Listed as a category B listing.

street address: 85 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HF

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I love the contrast between the small tenement block and the new high rise flats, new vs old Glasgow housing. 

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I love the contrast between the small tenement block and the new high rise flats, new vs old Glasgow housing. 

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162-170 Gorbals Street, 1897, James Salmon Jr

The last remaining Gorbals tenement, designed just before Salmon's elevation to the partnership. Arts & Crafts iron balcony over bay window; tower at the other end with small windows and steep pediments, the original turret missing. Scroll inscribed 'British Linen Company Bank' above entrance to former ground-floor bank, which was provided with a very atmospheric Glasgow Style interior by the 'Wee Troot', as Salmon was affectionately known. Compare with the contemporary Govan Cross Bank by John Gaff Gillespie, Salmon's colleague and future partner (see p. 00). Awaiting new use, abandoned and at risk.

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Positive

Gorgeous old building with historic significance and links to the areas past

Recently done up to a very high standard

The area it in is being completely transformed into a new brighter and more desirable area.

Negative

Already so beautifully done up it may lack impact for the site

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Positive

Interesting history and connections to the jet age

Unique facade, made of copper

Commercial area with a lot of foot fall and good city centre location

Negative

Already a recognised landmark with a maintained design

Potentially limit to the scale of the project

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Interior of the BOAC building when it first opened 

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Interior of the BOAC building when it first opened 

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A major airline with a legacy still felt today 

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A major airline with a legacy still felt today 

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BOAC VC10 Airliner.

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British Overseas Airways Corporation was the British state-owned airline created in 1939 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. It continued operating overseas services throughout World War II.

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After a merger between BOAC [British Overseas Airline Corporation] and BEA [British European Airways] they became British Airways in the later 80s.

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I absolutely love the contrast of the mid 60s era gothic, Star Wars like BOAC building and the tradition sandstone Victorian block. 

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The copper has a really smooth almost silk like texture to it. The whole building was very tactile. 

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The copper has a really smooth almost silk like texture to it. The whole building was very tactile. 

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A view from the interior, showing the steel construction. 

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A view from the interior, showing the steel construction. 

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The cut outs in the steel girders match the windows. 

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The cut outs in the steel girders match the windows. 

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This site appears externally problematic, with dodge plans and a tricky location.

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Vintage Poster provide a interesting aesthetic. 

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Vintage Poster provide a interesting aesthetic. 

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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85 Buchanan Street

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Located in the heart of the cities shopping district in the centre of Buchanan Street, the building is 4 story's and constructed of a steel and concrete frame with a copper cladding on the outside. The building is very distinctive in the area, sat alongside victorian sandstone buildings it really stands out. It has elements of gothic and brutalism in its design.

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1968-1970 listed 1988 category B

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Is the building being used for its intended purpose. 

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Is the building being used for its intended purpose. 

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No, the building was originally the offices and check in lounge for the BOAC Airline, at some point the building was converted too retail. In 2007 the building was fully refurbed and split into retail and office units.

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Has the building been developed overtime ?

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Has the building been developed overtime ?

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Not really, the structure has remained unchanged since 1970 however the inside has been reworked and further developed in 2007 into its current state.

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Dose the building have any signage that gives a clue to its date. 

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Dose the building have any signage that gives a clue to its date. 

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Yes, a small sign at the corner of the entrance show the year of completion and its architects. This was added after the building was completed as a part of the historic landmarks tour.

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Dose the building exhibit any style or cultural reference. 

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Dose the building exhibit any style or cultural reference. 

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Yes, in my opinion it combines the styles of Brutalism and Gothic in its design. Through the choice of material and detailing around the window.

Furthermore the building in my opinion exemplifies the Jet Age, the building really stands out and looks new and modern, just like jets and traveling the world was in the time it was built.

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I really enjoy this style of architecture and and the ear of building design {1960-1980s}. I've also always liked how the building stands out in its setting, its very distinctive on the street and I think most people notice it because of that.

Im also a huge aviation geek, I like retro airlines and BOAC is an icon so the connection to that brand really intrigues me.

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I would say it has two personalities, from the front its a tall rather striking structure that has a very defined shape. Down the alleyway it's different, when its dark and raining the neon lights bounce off the building and the copper and it crates and really cool cyberpunk look, mixed with Batmans Gotham .

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Copper cladding and double gazed windows.

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- Walls, copper cladding possible hung on a steel and concrete frame.
- Floors, steel or cast iron frame with concrete floor blocks that are then cover with timber flooring.
- Roof, Looks like flat room however the edges are raised up with a small brick access building at the centre.

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The site is close to the two main station of Glasgow, Queen Street and Central. It is also in close proximity to the Buchanan Street bus station.

Lastly it has easy access to both Buchanan Street and St Enoch subway stations.

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The types of people coming to the site. 

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The types of people coming to the site. 

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People who want to gain a further understanding to the design concepts that are known with Post modernism and modernism its elements of Brutalism.

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Any age. It's an open space for anyone to enjoy.

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Martin 40, Web Designer, enjoys photography and architecture, finds this sort of exhibition very enjoyable. This makes him a perfect person to entice into the space.

Joyce 24, uni student studying textiles, likes a good museum and learning about design history.

Sean 65, bus driver, overheard about the exhibition and decided to have a look on his break.

Jade 9, went there on a school trip and really enjoyed the visit. especially the interactive elements, wanted to go back to show her Mum and Dad.

Martin 83, currently in a wheel chair and has been struggling to find exhibitions to go to that are accessible. This exhibition is easy for him to access with flat floors and an elevator on all levels.

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Most will use public transport, with the majority choosing the underground as it is very close to the site.

A lot of people will opt for the train, this is because both Glasgow Central and Queen Street Stations are in very close proximity with direct access to the site.

Bus Connection also get you close to the site at either end of Buchanan street or at the Buchanan Street Bus Station behind the shopping centre.

A small minority will drive to the site, I think this would be because the site is not on a public road, and while the site is close too many large parking garages these tend to be expensive.

People that choose to either walk or cycle to the site can do so taken the pedestrianised routs through Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street or Argyle Street.