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David Page of Page Park with a scale model of a library bay.
A full-size prototype will now be made by specialist carpenters Laurence McIntosh.
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A major step forward in the
restoration of the Mackintosh Library was marked today, Friday 3 February 2017, with the
appointment of Laurence McIntosh to construct a full-size prototype of a
library bay.
restoration of the Mackintosh Library was marked today, Friday 3 February 2017, with the
appointment of Laurence McIntosh to construct a full-size prototype of a
library bay.
The company will work closely with the restoration
design team to create the prototype which will be based on the design and
specification provided by design team lead, PagePark architects. The
specification has been developed following meticulous research into every
aspect of the original design and construction of the library from sources
including the GSA’s own Archives and Collections and the original drawings held
in the Hunterian.
The work will be undertaken in one the Mackintosh Building studios this spring and is expected to take around two months to complete.
design team to create the prototype which will be based on the design and
specification provided by design team lead, PagePark architects. The
specification has been developed following meticulous research into every
aspect of the original design and construction of the library from sources
including the GSA’s own Archives and Collections and the original drawings held
in the Hunterian.
The work will be undertaken in one the Mackintosh Building studios this spring and is expected to take around two months to complete.
“This a massive step
forward for the project and a very exciting moment for the whole team,” says Sarah MacKinnon, Project Manager
Mackintosh Building Restoration “The
prototype will help us to test the materials and techniques that were used to
construct the original library and will be used to construct its replacement,”
forward for the project and a very exciting moment for the whole team,” says Sarah MacKinnon, Project Manager
Mackintosh Building Restoration “The
prototype will help us to test the materials and techniques that were used to
construct the original library and will be used to construct its replacement,”
“This process will provide
invaluable, practical information about the supply chain for the Tulip wood,
the construction method and the finishing of the wood and this will inform the
main library construction, which is scheduled to begin early next year.”
invaluable, practical information about the supply chain for the Tulip wood,
the construction method and the finishing of the wood and this will inform the
main library construction, which is scheduled to begin early next year.”
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Visualisation of the reconstructed library based on meticulous research by the design team
Image: Page Park
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The GSA is committed to
working with the best specialists and crafts people for every aspect of the
restoration. Laurence McIntosh brings to the table 70 years of expertise in
carpentry and cabinet making.
working with the best specialists and crafts people for every aspect of the
restoration. Laurence McIntosh brings to the table 70 years of expertise in
carpentry and cabinet making.
“It’s the dream contract
for any company, but especially for a Scottish team like Laurence McIntosh,” says director David MacDonald. “This year we’re celebrating 70 years of
joinery and cabinet making at the very highest level; we’ve restored
prestigious buildings before, but the Mack is something special. Our whole team
of over 50 craftsmen, joiners and apprentices is excited to contribute to the
Mackintosh legacy, we’re confident our experience, craftsmanship and passion
for this project will result in a prototype we can all be proud of.”
for any company, but especially for a Scottish team like Laurence McIntosh,” says director David MacDonald. “This year we’re celebrating 70 years of
joinery and cabinet making at the very highest level; we’ve restored
prestigious buildings before, but the Mack is something special. Our whole team
of over 50 craftsmen, joiners and apprentices is excited to contribute to the
Mackintosh legacy, we’re confident our experience, craftsmanship and passion
for this project will result in a prototype we can all be proud of.”
Commenting on the
appointment David Logue, Partner for Gardiner & Theobald, project managers
for the Mackintosh Restoration said: “The
commission of Laurence McIntosh to construct the prototype for the Library
follows a forensic procurement process managed by Kier Construction Scotland to
ensure that the best possible craftsmen and materials were sourced. The
commission marks a major milestone for the project, signifying the next step
towards the meticulous restoration of this iconic building back to its original
design.”
appointment David Logue, Partner for Gardiner & Theobald, project managers
for the Mackintosh Restoration said: “The
commission of Laurence McIntosh to construct the prototype for the Library
follows a forensic procurement process managed by Kier Construction Scotland to
ensure that the best possible craftsmen and materials were sourced. The
commission marks a major milestone for the project, signifying the next step
towards the meticulous restoration of this iconic building back to its original
design.”
Brian McQuade, managing director for Kier Construction
Scotland said: “We’re delighted to
welcome Laurence McIntosh’s expert team as we continue the restoration of
this world-renowned building.
Scotland said: “We’re delighted to
welcome Laurence McIntosh’s expert team as we continue the restoration of
this world-renowned building.
“We have extensive
experience in delivering internationally important heritage projects and we
know the vital part specialist contractors play in the success of these
schemes. With the Mackintosh Building restoration, we are providing a range of
unique opportunities for trade SMEs and apprentices, including these
very specialist crafts. We hope that seeing this iconic building brought
back to life will inspire young people to follow a career in this important
industry.”
experience in delivering internationally important heritage projects and we
know the vital part specialist contractors play in the success of these
schemes. With the Mackintosh Building restoration, we are providing a range of
unique opportunities for trade SMEs and apprentices, including these
very specialist crafts. We hope that seeing this iconic building brought
back to life will inspire young people to follow a career in this important
industry.”
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