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Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:35 pmby crusty_bint
Haven't been able to come up with anything yet on the artist and I'll be damned if I can remember where I was reading about the buildings previous incarnation! Dazza, do you know the name of the company who first occupied the building we know as the former Strathclyde Regional HQ?
One of these panels, a particularly abstract work I might add, was signed "SEWELL 64" - anyone any ideas?
Posted:
Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:21 pmby scaryman2u
crusty_bint wrote:Haven't been able to come up with anything yet on the artist and I'll be damned if I can remember where I was reading about the buildings previous incarnation! Dazza, do you know the name of the company who first occupied the building we know as the former Strathclyde Regional HQ?
One of these panels, a particularly abstract work I might add, was signed "SEWELL 64" - anyone any ideas?
It was the Royal Assurance Exchange buildings built in 1964 so that tallies with the artwork, i`m surprised dazza missed this as he`s normally in amongst it. It is one of very few interesting things in an otherwise hostile building.
Posted:
Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:26 pmby Fossil
how is it fitted to the wall?
Posted:
Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:33 pmby scaryman2u
No idea foss but when i get back on monday i will remove one of the panels upstairs to see the make-up of it
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:10 pmby Alex Glass
Made contact with the relevent officer who has now got a couple of photos to examine to see if it is worth making a visit to get a better look.
As soon as I get any more information I will pass it on.
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:37 pmby scaryman2u
You have 5 weeks alex before the elements penetrate the building due to the removal of robot heid.. Kick some ass
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:45 pmby Alex Glass
Thanks for that scary.
I will let them know they need to act quickly on assessing this.
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:46 pmby crusty_bint
If it comes to it I can store them... transporting them is another matter tho
Posted:
Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:55 pmby Fossil
no worrys i can pick em up
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:56 pmby Alex Glass
If you can give me a couple of days to get something back from CLS. I don't think they should be removed until we know if it is possible for the Council to keep them. If they are to be retained they will need to be removed under the instructions from a Conservation Expert.
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:12 pmby crusty_bint
That would (obviously) be preferable, so here's hoping
I think the panels are simply screwed onto a batonned frame from thier sides so should'nt be too difficult (or expensive, if a conservation officer is involved) a job.
Perhaps the Elphinestone Group would be intersted in incorporating them into the new development as I know they have commissioned a bespoke piece for the public atrium/walkway?
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Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:04 pmby scaryman2u
I would agree with that crusty, the Elphinstone group to my experience from the top down are very accomodating & you have to keep in mind these guys have a job & a 1/2 to erect this groundbreaking development
40 story`s
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Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:34 pmby Ally Doll
Ally Doll wrote:Vladimir wrote:Will they get a move on with that!
I pass by there every morning, I'll keep you posted!
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:35 amby Vladimir
They seem to be able to destroy high flats quickly enough. But then, blowing up the M8 probably isnt advisable...
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:40 amby sonofanger
I'm strangely fond of the the Shawlands Arcade even in its current state(nostalgia perhaps).
Don't much care for the Pollok Centre or the shopping centre in Springburn. Wouldn't want to knock 'em down if they weren't going to be replaced though