Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue

Scope and Content
Consists of three sets of competition drawings, each consisting of plans, sections, elevations, detail elevation of entrance bay and a persepctive view. John Arthur & Alan G MacNaughtan's winning designs are included as well as later drawings showing alterations to the design, as well as A N Paterson & Stoddart who came second and William Inglis who came third.
Administrative / Biographical History
Also known as the "Mens Union", Glasgow University Union was founded in 1885. Before the 1920s the union was accommodated in the John McIntyre Building, which opened in 1890. The premises became too cramped for the growing number of students at the University. A new building at the foot of University Avenue was designed by Alan McNaughton of Arthur and McNaughton and was erected between 1929 and 1931 with funds from the student welfare scheme that was set up in 1921 to reinvigorate student life. Stanley Baldwin, the former Primer Minister, officially opened the building on 12 December 1930.In 1965-8 an extension was added to the corner of Gibson Street by Keppie, Henderson & Partners.

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