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Collection of typewritten notes for lectures on architecture by Francis Lorne of Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Typewritten paper by Francis Lorne describing the social and financial reasons for the modern flat typology, and outlining the fundamental requirements that they should meet. It is not known where the paper was read, however it is dated to Lorne's time as a partner in the firm of Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Typewritten page briefly describing the varying options for contemporary communal living in flats. The text may be connected to a lecture by Francis Lorne on modern flats, but the page is not numbered and appears distinct. The date of the text is presumed to be within the period of Lorne's employment at Burnet, Tait & Lorne.

Typewritten paper, read by Francis Lorne at the Glasgow School of Art, concerning the relationship between designers, manufacturers, and schools of art. Lorne describes the reluctance of the three groups to co-operate and envisages a closer relationship to combat Britain’s declining status following the First World War. With regard to schools and academies, Lorne - a former student at the Glasgow School of Art - encourages the design of useful products rather than the recreation of existing styles with no connection to life. With regard to architecture, Lorne protests the imitation past styles - and also the imitation of continental Modernism without respect for unique local conditions. In setting out his vision for the future, he encourages the use of industrial methods and mass production, but calls for increased responsibility of the artist to create works fitting for the industrial age. Through the marrying of designers, manufacturers and schools of art, Lorne describes the possiblity of a 'design for our own time.' The paper is published in: Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Quarterly, no. 46, 1935, pp. 5-16.

Typewritten paper, read by Francis Lorne to the Northern Architectural Association at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Lorne calls for architecture to be original, simple, attractive, and co-operative, before expanding on each of these four principles. A number of particularly provocative remarks are crossed out, however a report of the lecture in The Scotsman 14 Feb 1935 reveals that at least one of the remarks was included in his speech. The paper is written by Lorne, but also credits 'JM,' who has not been identified. The paper is published in the RIBA Journal for 13 Jan 1935.

Typewritten paper describing a stand designed by Francis Lorne for the British Steelwork Association. The stand was designed for display at the Building Exhibition in Olympia, Septemember 1934. The paper states that the objectives of the stand are to display the possibilities of constructing a building almost entirely in various forms of steel, and to give the opportunity to various members of the association to exhibit their manufactures. The paper is written by Lorne, but also credits 'JM,' who has not been identified.