Inorganic Lecture Theatre, Joseph Black Building (CP07/141a)
The Inorganic Lecture Theatre had been vacant for many years. It is understood that it had been closed due to Health and Safety concerns about the steep incline of the stairs which access seating.
Professor David Saxon, former Dean of Physical Sciences, requested that Estates and Buildings develop a new research laboratory for Professor Lee Cronin who is one of the University's leading researchers. The Inorganic Lecture Theatre was identified as a suitable location. The Joseph Black Building is listed therefore early approaches were made to Glasgow City Council (Planning Services) and Historic Scotland. After a number of detailed discussions and development of a design by Aedas Architects, the University submitted and was granted Listed Planning Permission.
The design scheme included removal of the Lecture Theatre structure, installing a mezzanine floor to create office and research laboratories on the ground floor and world class research laboratories on the upper floor. The University's investment brought back to life a long-standing vacant space to provide world class facilities to allow Professor Cronin and his team to advance research. The project was completed on programme and within budget and Professor Cronin's research group was moved in a week before Christmas 2009.
The project was managed by Jack Cairns and Pamela Hughes, Estates Development Managers and Brian Rodger and Ron Dorran, Clerks of Works.
