Lanark County Buildings
| Lanark County Buildings | |
|---|---|
Modernist ) | |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 18 November 1993 |
| Reference no. | LB34472 |
  Shown in South Lanarkshire | |
The Lanark County Buildings, also referred to as the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, is a local government facility in Hamilton, Scotland.
History
Originally the headquarters of
districts, including one for the Hamilton area based at the nearby Townhouse)[3] then for the South Lanarkshire local authority since then.[4]
Construction of the structure, which was undertaken by
United Nations building in New York City.[10][11] Glass curtain walls cover the north and south facades, with the narrow east and west sides being blank white walls.[10][12]
Occupying a prominent position where the
tower blocks in nearby Motherwell, although some of those have more floors)[13] and one of its most recognisable features.[11] Immediately to the east is the neo-classical Hamilton Sheriff Court building, also Category A listed.[14]
See also
- DoCoMoMo Key Scottish Monuments
- List of Category A listed buildings in South Lanarkshire
- List of listed buildings in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
- List of post-war Category A listed buildings in Scotland
- Prospect 100 best modern Scottish buildings
References
- ^ "No. 18108". The Edinburgh Gazette. 25 January 1963. p. 65.
- ^ "South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters". Emporis. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Notice of submission of alterations to structure plan | Town and County Planning (Scotland) Act 1972,The London Gazette (Edinburgh edition), 3 March 1987
- ^ South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Skyscraper News
- ISBN 978-0748608492.
- ^ "Lanark County Buildings". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ISBN 978-1472489296.
- ^ Queen Mother opens Hamilton's county buildings in 1964, Daily Record, 21 April 2014
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Almada Street, Lanark County Buildings (Category A Listed Building) (LB34472)". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Hamilton, Almada Street, Lanark County Buildings (173419)". Canmore. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Building 'inspired by Hitchcock' is celebrating its 50th anniversary". Herald Scotland. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ McCallum, Garry L. (27 February 2016). "The County Buildings". Historic Hamilton. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Tallest buildings in Motherwell, Emporis. Retrieved 11 November 2021
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Hamilton Sheriff Court, Almada Street and Beckford Street (LB34470)". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
External links
Media related to Lanark County Buildings at Wikimedia Commons
