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Bad news.
The building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was badly damaged by
fire today.
IMHO the building was possibly one of the greatest Art Nouveau designs
in the world. Let us hope that it can be restored to its former glory.
John
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Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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On 23/05/2014 18:01, Doctor John wrote:
> Bad news.
> The building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was badly damaged by
> fire today.
> IMHO the building was possibly one of the greatest Art Nouveau designs
> in the world. Let us hope that it can be restored to its former glory.
>
:-(
We can discuss it on Sunday 7 pm.
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Regards
Stephen
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On Fri, 23 May 2014 18:01:15 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> Bad news.
> The building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was badly damaged by
> fire today.
> IMHO the building was possibly one of the greatest Art Nouveau designs
> in the world. Let us hope that it can be restored to its former glory.
Yes, I heard about the news this morning myself. Really sad news to hear
- we went and visited the last time we were in the UK (about 10 years ago
now, I guess).
It sounds like the Scottish government has said they'll fund the
restoration, but I hope it won't be too long before they can get some
back. I really feel for the students who lost work (I guess final
projects were due *today* of all days) and their portfolios. That's a
massive blow to their education and careers.
Jim
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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 24/05/14 01:23, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Yes, I heard about the news this morning myself. Really sad news to hear
> - we went and visited the last time we were in the UK (about 10 years ago
> now, I guess).
>
> It sounds like the Scottish government has said they'll fund the
> restoration, but I hope it won't be too long before they can get some
> back. I really feel for the students who lost work (I guess final
> projects were due *today* of all days) and their portfolios. That's a
> massive blow to their education and careers.
>
It appears that 70% of the art has been saved and 90% of the building is
undamaged. Unfortunately, the library (image link below)
http://www.boumbang.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Charles-Rennie-Mackintosh-Glasgow-School-of-Art-Library-1909.jpg
has been completely destroyed.
The good news is that, because it is an art school, it's probably better
documented, drawn and photographed than many other iconic buildings.
Reconstruction won't be easy or quick, but it can be done.
I, too, feel for those who have lost their work
John
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Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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On Sat, 24 May 2014 17:10:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> On 24/05/14 01:23, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Yes, I heard about the news this morning myself. Really sad news to
>> hear - we went and visited the last time we were in the UK (about 10
>> years ago now, I guess).
>>
>> It sounds like the Scottish government has said they'll fund the
>> restoration, but I hope it won't be too long before they can get some
>> back. I really feel for the students who lost work (I guess final
>> projects were due *today* of all days) and their portfolios. That's a
>> massive blow to their education and careers.
>>
>>
> It appears that 70% of the art has been saved and 90% of the building is
> undamaged.
I heard that - excellent news there....
> Unfortunately, the library (image link below)
> http://www.boumbang.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Charles-Rennie-
Mackintosh-Glasgow-School-of-Art-Library-1909.jpg
> has been completely destroyed.
and not so excellent news there.
> The good news is that, because it is an art school, it's probably better
> documented, drawn and photographed than many other iconic buildings.
> Reconstruction won't be easy or quick, but it can be done.
Yep. I understand that the "Hen run" is also likely a complete loss,
though.
> I, too, feel for those who have lost their work
I wonder what the school's contingency for that is?
Jim
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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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