19/09/2025
Rogart Street Campus has a rich and varied history that reflects Glasgow’s industrial and educational heritage which ties in rather nicely with the Theme for this years’ - Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future.
Originally built in the late 1950s, the building was part of the Mavor & Coulson engineering works - a major manufacturer of mining equipment and machinery. Designed by John B. Wingate, the structure is a classic example of post-war industrial architecture, with its concrete frame and large metal-framed windows. In recognition of its architectural and historical significance, the building was granted Category C listed status in 2011, preserving its distinctive mid-century character.
In the 1970s, the building transitioned from industry to education, becoming part of the Glasgow College of Building and Printing, later merging into Glasgow Metropolitan College. For several decades, it played a key role in vocational training for trades and crafts, before the City of Glasgow College’s formation led to the relocation of students to new campuses in 2010.
Today, Rogart Street Campus has been reimagined as a thriving creative hub, home to artists, illustrators, printmakers, bookbinders, and small businesses. The building’s legacy as a place of making and production continues - only now with a focus on art, design, and independent enterprise.
Visit us tomorrow and Sunday from 11-3pm!
