Over 500 architectural historians, architects, conservationists and others from around the globe will meet in Glasgow for the 70th annual international conference of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). The conference will run from June 7–11 at the University of Strathclyde’s Technolog
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Light, flexible space and connectivity will be key features of a typical studio in the converted building The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has unveiled details of its plans for the conversion of the former Stow College building.
Councillors have voted to continue an application to build new student flats next to the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) until a hearing has been carried out Plans by developers Urban Pulse would have seen the former Jumpin’ Jaks nightclub on Sauchiehall Street demolished to make way for a seven-store
Visualisation of the reconstructed library based on meticulous research by the design team Image: Page \ Park A full-size prototype of a library bay is to be constructed for the Mackintosh Library at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) to help test materials and techniques as part of ongoing restoration
The complexity and attention to detail required to restore the Mackintosh Library at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was highlighted yesterday as work on the project began in earnest. Specialist stonemasons have begun the process of removing the stone piers between the windows on the west wall of th
The team leading the complex restoration of the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) Mackintosh Building are to study Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original drawings for the building. Built between 1897 and 1909, the building is considered to be the greatest masterpiece of the celebrated architect.
Ayrshire Housing and the Energy Agency are hosting a free CPD event next month to highlight some of the latest work in energy efficiency and air quality. Building managers and designers, and policy makers are frequently disappointed by the gap between design intentions and experienced performance wh
Mackintosh and Reid Buildings (Image: Alan McAteer). Kier Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the Mackintosh Building restoration, it was announced today.
Modern airtight homes can expose inhabitants to harmful levels of pollutants unless they are properly ventilated, experts have found. Specialists at the Mackintosh Environmental Research Unit (MEARU) at the Glasgow School of Art found that modern homes can causes a build-up of harmful chemicals and
The former Stow College The Glasgow School Art (GSA) has announced major plans for its campus on Garnethill and the acquisition of the former Stow College.
Image of the Mackintosh Building from Renfrew Street looking towards Sauchiehall Street A shortlist of five companies has been drawn up for the £35 million restoration of the Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA).
Prof George Cairns (left) and Prof Tom Inns (right) looks at some of the special drawings donated to the GSA. Photo: Alan McAteer A set of architectural drawings of the Mackintosh Building have been donated to the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and will inform its ongoing restoration work.
Derek Mickel Mactaggart & Mickel Group has launched a new scholarship in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art as it confirms its support for the acclaimed Glasgow institute.
Gardiner & Theobold (G&T) has won the quantity surveyor contract on the restoration of the Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) Mackintosh building, following the fire in May 2014. The consultancy has already been appointed project manager on the restoration and beat several major players to the
The Glasgow School of Art has chosen Page\Park Architects to lead the restoration of the fire-damaged Mackintosh building. The firm saw off competition from Avanti Architects, John McAslan and Partners, LDN Architects LLP and Purcell, who were all shortlisted in January, to restore the art nouveau b