David Hamilton (architect)
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David Hamilton was a Scottish
architect
based in Glasgow
. He has been called the "father of the profession" in Glasgow. Notable works include Hutchesons' Hall
, Nelson Monument in Glasgow Green
and Lennox Castle. The Royal Exchange
in Queen Street is David Hamilton's best known building in Glasgow. It was completed in 1829, built around an existing mansion house dating from 1778.
It now serves as the city's Gallery of Modern Art.
In 1835, Hamilton came third in the competition to design the Houses of Parliament (London) and won £500. He was the only Scottish architect to win a prize for his entry.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
based in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. He has been called the "father of the profession" in Glasgow. Notable works include Hutchesons' Hall
Hutchesons' Hall
Hutchesons' Hall is an early nineteenth century building in Ingram Street in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and maintained by the National Trust for Scotland, and is a category A listed building....
, Nelson Monument in Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green is a park situated in the east end of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde. It is the oldest park in the city dating back to the 15th century.In 1450, King James II granted the land to Bishop William Turnbull and the people of Glasgow...
and Lennox Castle. The Royal Exchange
Royal Exchange
Royal Exchange may refer to:*Royal Exchange, Belfast a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in the North East Quarter of Belfast City Centre*Royal Exchange, Manchester, a 19th century classical building, home of the Royal Exchange Theatre...
in Queen Street is David Hamilton's best known building in Glasgow. It was completed in 1829, built around an existing mansion house dating from 1778.
It now serves as the city's Gallery of Modern Art.
In 1835, Hamilton came third in the competition to design the Houses of Parliament (London) and won £500. He was the only Scottish architect to win a prize for his entry.
External links
- Dictionary of Scottish Architects: David Hamilton
- Historic Glasgow Architecture- contains portrait of David Hamilton