Union Bank of Scotland, St Vincent Street

When the sun shines, Glasgow's architecture shines like a diamond in the light. Heading home tonight St. Vincent Street looked stunning in the evening sunlight.

The fomer Union Bank of Scotland on the corner of St. Vincent Street and Renfield Street was constructed in the 1920's. As steel-framed buildings were becoming more commonplace in Glasgow, local architects were finding the confidence to follow the monumental structures of North American cities.

In the United States, the 19th century cast-iron buildings had rapidly evolved into steel framed skyskrapers. James Miller, who was a master of many architectural techniques, used American styling for the Glasgow chief office of the Bank of Scotland, which was originally built for the Union Bank.

As the photo shows, the Ionic columns at the front stretch up over the first 3 storeys, which includes the banking hall which has more office space above it.