John Burnet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 September 1814 |
| Died | 15 January 1901 Glasgow |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | FRIBA |
| Practice | John Burnet and Son, later Sir John Burnet & Partners |
| Buildings | Glasgow Stock Exchange; Clydesdale Bank, Glasgow; Govan Burgh Chambers |
| Design | Neolassical , Gothic , Renaissance , Italianate, Scottish Baronial, Greek Revival |
John Burnet (27 September 1814 – 15 January 1901) was a Scottish architect who lived and practised in Glasgow. He was born the son of militia officer and trained initially as a carpenter, before becoming a Clerk of Works. He rose to prominence in the mid-1850s.
Burnet designed many of Victorian Glasgow's public buildings, employing a range of styles, including Neoclassical, Gothic, Renaissance, Italianate and Scottish Baronial . He commissioned many sculptors to adorn his buildings, among them John Mossman and John Crawford .