To celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson‘s birth a programme of events and activities have been planned to take place throughout 2017. We will continue to update this calendar throughout the year with more and more exciting events as these are confirmed so please keep checking back. You can also sign up to our e-mail newsletter here to stay up to date.

Apr 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Lighthouse
An exhibition celebrating the entries submitted for The Alexander Thomson Society’s Double Villa Competition.
Apr 7 – Apr 26 all-day The Lighthouse
An exhibition celebrating the entries submitted for The Alexander Thomson Society’s Double Villa Competition.
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Lighthouse
American architect and Renaissance architecture expert Gary Paul will discuss the work of Andrea Palladio, whilst also referring to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Alexander Thomson. Andrea Palladio’s work has been valued as the quintessence of High Renaissance calm and harmony. His reputation is based on his skill as a designer of villas,…
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Lines of Thought is an exhibition about architectural drawing and representation and is devoted to the work of Alexander Thomson, one of Glasgow’s most renowned nineteenth century architects.  Curated and organised by the Alexander Thomson Society it celebrates the bicentenary of Thomson’s birth in April 1817 through a selection of original drawings by the architect…
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm House for an Art Lover
Mark Baines is the chairman of the Alexander Thomson Society, an organisation that protects Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s legacy and his architectural heritage. This talk will look at the former Caledonia Road Church along with other buildings designed by Thomson on the South Side of the city, including Walmer Crescent, Moray Place and a number of…
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Lighthouse
Paul Stallan will provide a review of the architectural syntax of Thomson’s work, delving into the laws which governed his architecture, whilst discussing where this has influenced his own architectural designs.
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Mitchell Library
The Alexander Thomson Society are pleased to present a rare books event in association with The Mitchell Library. Glasgow architect and director of the Society, Scott Abercrombie, will deliver a talk giving a historical context to the importance of these books in relation to Thomson’s work and other contemporary Glaswegian architects. He will discuss built examples where…