Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow
Key Facts
Client
Glasgow Life
Location
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Value
£1,600,000
Internal Floor Area
130m2
Completion
May 2014
An old friend brought back to life by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
Project Info
The Bandstand required two small extensions to the rear to be erected to provide supplementary accommodation to the original dressing rooms, including showers, an accessible WC and platform lift to provide stage access. The form of these extensions reflected the gable of the original building with a deliberate use of contemporary materials to offer a sympathetic contrast. Adaptations to the amphitheatre sought to minimise the visual impact, with an altered layout introducing ramp access, improving sightlines by forming new concrete benching and additional aisles cut into the terraces to aid access. The original timber benches which remained in situ were refurbished.
Built in 1924 Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre is a key component of the designed landscape setting of Kelvingrove Park. The Category B listing of the venue reflects its architectural and cultural significance as the only remaining Scottish example of a covered bandstand and elliptical amphitheatre. Despite this the building had fallen into disuse in the late 1990’s and was included on the ‘Buildings at Risk’ Register.
Testimonial
“The Kelvingrove Bandstand is a much loved Glasgow landmark and its restoration is a great example of how working in partnership can bring out the best in a project.”
Sadie Docherty Lord Provost
Selected Awards
Scottish Design Awards 2015 - Listed Building Category
Glasgow Herald Property Awards 2014
GIA Award 2014 - Conservation
RICS Awards 2015 - Conservation Commendation Award
RICS Award 2015, Commendation Community Benefit