#windows — Modernist Delights

James Watt South Building, Glasgow, 2025

A multi-storey brick building with many windows, three tall blue-tinted window sections in the centre, and a glass-sided extension on the left. A person sits on a bench near flowerbeds, and trees frame the right side. The sky is partly cloudy.

A close-up view of a modern building’s exterior, featuring large glass windows in a grid pattern. Some windows reflect the sky and clouds, whilst others reveal fluorescent lights and faint interiors. The window frames are metal and slightly weathered.

A close-up of three large, weathered windows in a beige building. The upper window panes are clear, showing lights and reflections, whilst the lower panes are frosted and stained, with visible dirt, cracks, and wear. A metal railing is at the bottom.

A modern building with large grid-like glass windows, four storeys tall. There is a blue-tinted cycle shelter with bicycles parked outside. Part of an older stone building is visible on the right. The sky is partly cloudy above.

Low-angle view of a modern building with large blue-tinted glass windows and concrete balconies. Tree branches with green leaves frame the top of the image, and reflections of the sky and foliage are visible in the windows. Sky is partly cloudy.

A low-angle view of a modern building facade with large grid-like glass windows, some panels are tinted or open. The building has metal railings and a concrete base, with a blue sky and clouds reflected in the glass.

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.

Works & offices, Glasgow, 2025

A two-storey industrial building with red brick on the ground floor and weathered grey concrete above. The windows are dirty and barred. There’s a door on the left and a parked white car partially visible on the right side of the image.

Live the sort of life in which the mere sight of a light industrial building brings you joy.

Energy facility, Glasgow, 2025

A sloped city street with parked cars beside a low, brick building covered in graffiti. Behind it, a tall building is under construction, showing exposed floors. The sky is cloudy, and several modern buildings appear in the background.

A dull, rectangular, concrete building with large, evenly spaced windows, many of which are grimy or covered. A red car is parked on a sloping street in front, and graffiti is visible on the lower windowpanes. The scene appears urban and bleak.

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.

McIver House / 1 Cadogan Square, Anderston Centre, Glasgow, 2025

A concrete building with a Brutalist architectural style, featuring rectangular grid-like windows framed by thick concrete supports. The upper floors have evenly spaced windows, whilst the lower level has larger glass panels. Blue sky with clouds above.

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Piccadilly Plaza, 2025

A narrow city street is flanked by modern buildings with glass and concrete façades. At the end, a tall, blocky hotel with the sign “Mercure Hotel” rises over a skybridge and flyovers, under a cloudy, grey sky. The street is empty and wet.

A modern, multi-storey building with Mercure Hotel in red letters on a cantilevered section. The structure has large windows and geometric shapes. Another tall building, City Tower, is visible in the background under a cloudy sky. People walk on the wet street below.

One of my favourite buildings in Manchester, one which I photograph almost every time I pass (dangerously so for my camera roll, given I used to live in the Northern Quarter) – and I’m really happy with how these ones have turned out.

From January 2026, our hotel will be undergoing a full room refurbishment to enhance your stay. Renovations will be carried out in phases, so only a portion of bedrooms will be unavailable at any given time. All other services, including breakfast, dining, and room service, will continue as usual.

Excellent! I keep meaning to stay there. What appear from afar to be slender-framed aluminium windows, though obviously attractive from outside, do not suggest a cosy indoor environment.

Baynard House, City of London, 2025

A building with 4 floors of continuous thin-framed aluminium windows, as well as vertical ribbed concrete between each floor. At the bottom, a series of metal horizontal vents and an entrance to an underground carpark.

The building was designed by William Holford incorporating a separation of pedestrians from streets, with a first-floor adjoining walkway along Queen Victoria Street that connects to Blackfriars station.
Baynard House, London – Wikipedia

Streets in the sky! Definitely one to go back to. It is, however, a nightmare to photograph, owing to the coach parking out front.