Description

T Forbes Maclennan, 1929; reglazed and extended to E by Hugh Martin & Partners, 1976. Massive 4-storey on half basement and attic 13-bay stripped classical head office. Polished red sandstone ashlar and glazed curtain wall. Former entrance bay at centre; doorpiece incorporating base course as architrave with channelled cavetto piers and cornice; tripartite windows above. Flanked by 10 bays of giant pilasters with curtain glazing between. Solid outer bays with window to each floor. Stylised entablature; diminutive ashlar attic with bipartite window to each bay.

10-bay rear elevation; stripped version of above; broken pedimented centrepiece with tripartite windows.

Fine wrought-iron sign to left (originally at centre).

INTERIOR: modern office interior.

Statement of Interest

Statutory address changed from 66 Rose Street, Hanover Buildings (John Menzies Plc) to Hanover Buildings, 56-68 (Even Nos) Rose Street (Former John Menzies Plc), Edinburgh (2014).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17808739

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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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