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Archifringe - The Burrell Collection - John McAslan + Partners

  • Il Salotto Fourth Floor, 20 Bell Street Glasgow United Kingdom (map)

Presented by the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) in collaboration with Il Salotto;

We are delighted to welcome Katherine Watts of John McAslan + Partners to Il Salotto to deliver a lecture and discussion on the restoration and modernisation of the Grade A listed Burrell Collection in Pollok Park, Glasgow.

Originally designed by Barry Gasson, the 1983 building is a striking example of British Modernism, nestled within one of the cities largest park spaces, Pollok Park.

The restoration and modernisation project is the winner of a number of prestigious awards, such as;

  1. RIAS Doolan Award 2024

  2. Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023

  3. Scottish Design Awards 2023 - Grand Prix, Design for Good, Architecture: Public Building

The event will be held in the newly opened Il Salotto, a space for creative professionals to meet, discuss and innovate.

Tickets available on the Il Salotto website below;