John Burnet (architect)
John Burnet (27 September 1814 – 15 January 1901) was a Scottish architect who lived and practised in Glasgow. He was born the son of militia officer and trained initially as a carpenter, before becoming a Clerk of Works. He rose to prominence in the mid-1850s.
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Born | 27 September 1814 Kirk o' Shotts |
Died | 15 January 1901 Glasgow |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | FRIBA |
Practice | John Burnet and Son, later Sir John Burnet & Partners |
Buildings | Glasgow Stock Exchange; Clydesdale Bank, Glasgow; Govan Burgh Chambers |
Design | Neolassical , Gothic , Renaissance , Italianate, Scottish Baronial, Greek Revival |
Burnet designed many of Victorian Glasgow's public buildings, employing a range of styles, including Neoclassical, Gothic, Renaissance, Italianate and Scottish Baronial . He commissioned many sculptors to adorn his buildings, among them John Mossman and John Crawford .
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