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Dorothy Hodgkin Building, Keele University, 2026

A modern, rectangular brick building with large windows, labelled Dorothy Hodgkin. It sits under a clear blue sky. The surrounding area has grass, a pavement, a small tree, bollards, and sections of adjacent buildings visible.

A two-storey building with a brick façade and large rectangular windows, divided by vertical concrete pillars. A small ramp leads to an entrance on the right. Two people stand near the door. The sky is clear and blue, with green grass in front.

Missed the last Keele post before moving onto Czechia-posting, oops!

Now close your eyes, and imagine how it would’ve looked with better window frames.

Horwood Hall Block O, Keele University, 2026

A tall, rectangular brick block of flats with balconies and windows stands on green grass. Two people, one in yellow and one in black, face the building's entrance. The sky is clear and blue.

Keele University Chapel, 2026

A modern brick building with tall, narrow windows. A purple banner above the door reads, Open for all. Free to enter. Everyone welcome. Keele Chapel. The entrance is open, and the sky is clear and blue.

A bright room with purple chairs, a small table, and a coat stand faces large wooden double doors with barred windows. Sunlight streams in, and emergency exit signs are above the doors. Brick walls wrap around the cosy waiting area.

Two tall, narrow windows with metal bars are set in a brick wall. Through the windows, blurred figures and a table are visible, suggesting people seated in a room beyond. The bricks vary in colour, giving the wall a textured, rustic appearance.

Interior of a modern church with a high wooden ceiling, exposed beams, and pendant lights. The back wall features a cross, textured panels, and a large wooden door. Glass railing and people are visible on the right. Warm natural light fills the space.

Tall, multi-panelled window with geometric vertical sections set in a brick wall inside a building with high ceilings. Modern hanging light fittings are visible on both sides. Sunlight streams through the glass, illuminating the interior.

Tall brick wall with three large vertical sections of rectangular glass windows. Wooden beams divide the sections. Modern stage lights are mounted near the windows. Light streams in, illuminating the interior. Ceiling is angled and has a wooden finish.

View looking up at a modern architectural ceiling with geometric acoustic panels suspended in rows, surrounded by curved concrete beams and tall windows with rectangular glass panes letting in natural light.

Interior view looking up at a ceiling with exposed wooden beams, two large windows letting in daylight, a brick wall below, red pipe, and concrete pillars to the right; the setting suggests an industrial or loft-style space.

A brick building with many tall, narrow windows arranged in rows, each with white frames. A black drainpipe runs vertically between the windows. The ground is paved with large stone slabs. The sky is clear and blue.

I didn’t get a good photo of the front, but it looks like a some sort of beautiful, crazy, double grain silo.

My Convenient Laundrette, Keele University, 2026

A row of shiny metal pipes lines the top of a white wooden fence in front of a brick building with multiple windows, under a clear blue sky.

A textured black wall with a grid of raised diamond patterns has a white metal vent in the upper left and two protruding metal pipes near the lower right. Bricks and a white trim are visible at the top edge.

A white building with two signs; the top says, For your convenience this launderette is open 24 hours a day in bold black letters, and the lower sign reads, Launderette Wash Point with blue icons, next to a grass lawn and trees.

Manchester Technology Centre, 2025

Aerial view of a modern white building with large windows, rooftop equipment, and adjacent brown structure. The foreground features a landscaped garden with trees, bushes, curved pathways, and benches. Tall glass office buildings rise in the background.

Low-angle view of a modern, white façade building with large rectangular windows and vertical columns. Reflections of nearby buildings are visible in the glass. The structure has a geometric and minimalist architectural style.

Pariser Building, Manchester, 2025

A multi-storey building with a green roof, red brick and glass facade stands behind a smaller, dark brick building. Trees and shrubs grow nearby along a paved path under a grey sky.

Rankine Building, Glasgow, 2025

A large, grey concrete building with multiple rows of windows and a modernist design. People walk in and out of the entrance, where a blue sign reads James Watt School of Engineering. Trees frame the scene, and the sky is partly cloudy.

A concrete ventilation structure stands against a rough, pebbled building wall. Above it, rectangular windows line the building. A bicycle rack and a parked bike are visible in front, with scattered debris on the dark pavement.

A brutalist-style building with exposed concrete, rows of rectangular windows, and a tall cylindrical chimney. The sky is blue with a few clouds visible. Pipes and industrial elements are seen along the building’s dark exterior wall.

A large, grey, concrete Brutalist-style building with rectangular windows, angular features, and exterior staircases. People walk by on the pavement; trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds are visible in the background.

Close your eyes, and imagine how this would have looked before it had uPVC windows put in.

Davidson Building, Glasgow, 2025

A large, modern building with beige stone walls and tall windows, including a section with vertical glass panels. Trees partially frame the building, and a parked car is visible in the lower left corner. The sky is partly cloudy.

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting the sky and trees. The ground floor reveals a laboratory inside with equipment and shelves, while the upper floors show reflections and some desks with lights on. A tree is at the right edge.

A weathered window with streaked glass and a rusted metal frame on a beige concrete wall. A sign reading NO BICYCLES TO BE PARKED is attached to a horizontal bar in front of the window. Green trees are faintly reflected in the glass.

A modern, tan stone building with large glass windows sits beside a sloping street. The main entrance has steps, a handrail, a small canopy, and signs near the door. Reflections of trees and sky are visible in the windows.

St Andrew’s Building, Glasgow, 2025

A concrete building with rows of large windows reflects bright sunlight. The photo is taken from a low angle, emphasising the modern, rectangular design. The sky is clear and blue, with the sun creating a starburst effect on the glass.

A five-storey modernist building with a grid of rectangular windows, teal and white panels, and concrete framing. The facade has strong vertical and horizontal lines, with a clear blue sky above. The ground level features columns and a stone exterior.

A five-storey modern building with large windows and a concrete façade stands next to older red-brick buildings. Trees partially obscure the lower floors, and parked cars are visible along the street in bright sunlight.

Bourdon Building, Glasgow School of Art, 2025

A steep street with parked cars leads uphill past a modern, concrete building. Pedestrians walk by the THIRD EYE BAR sign on the left. A yellow Diversion sign and scaffolding are on the right. The sky is partly cloudy.

A modern building with large windows and concrete columns, some painted yellow and green. Bicycles are parked against the wall, and a white SUV and a red car are parked on the street in front. The sky is overcast.

Building plans as well as fantastic illustrations by Nebo Peklo are available on the Glasgow City Heritage Trust website.