The
Mackintosh Building has been undergoing a period of extensive restoration
following the fire in 2014 and therefore has not been a part of the GSA’s
operational campus for four years. Whilst the fire in ‘the Mack’ is
devastating news, The Glasgow School of Art’s immediate focus is on our
students, and on the continuing operation of the GSA to ensure minimum
disruption to students and staff.
Mackintosh Building has been undergoing a period of extensive restoration
following the fire in 2014 and therefore has not been a part of the GSA’s
operational campus for four years. Whilst the fire in ‘the Mack’ is
devastating news, The Glasgow School of Art’s immediate focus is on our
students, and on the continuing operation of the GSA to ensure minimum
disruption to students and staff.
Today,
for the first time since the fire we have had an opportunity to have access to
our adjoining buildings and the process of assessing them is now underway. We have also had visible sight of the
Mackintosh Building. The entire site
remains under the control of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who we have been
liaising closely with since the fire broke out.
for the first time since the fire we have had an opportunity to have access to
our adjoining buildings and the process of assessing them is now underway. We have also had visible sight of the
Mackintosh Building. The entire site
remains under the control of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who we have been
liaising closely with since the fire broke out.
Muriel
Gray, Chair of the Board of Governors, GSA said “First we would like to express our deep gratitude to the magnificent
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and also to extend our sympathy to our
neighbours, both residents and businesses, who have also suffered, very much
including the beloved O2 ABC Glasgow.
Gray, Chair of the Board of Governors, GSA said “First we would like to express our deep gratitude to the magnificent
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and also to extend our sympathy to our
neighbours, both residents and businesses, who have also suffered, very much
including the beloved O2 ABC Glasgow.
It is an understatement to say everyone
is utterly devastated but as usual the GSA Executive Team, staff and students,
have been outstanding, positive and supportive.
We now have a difficult waiting game until Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service , Glasgow City Council and associated agencies have completed their
investigations into the condition of the Building. We remain hopeful of as positive an outcome
as possible because it is clear that the love for the Mackintosh and
recognition of its importance to Glasgow and the wider world is shared by
absolutely everyone”.
is utterly devastated but as usual the GSA Executive Team, staff and students,
have been outstanding, positive and supportive.
We now have a difficult waiting game until Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service , Glasgow City Council and associated agencies have completed their
investigations into the condition of the Building. We remain hopeful of as positive an outcome
as possible because it is clear that the love for the Mackintosh and
recognition of its importance to Glasgow and the wider world is shared by
absolutely everyone”.
Professor
Tom Inns, Director – GSA said “We are
heartbroken our beloved Mackintosh Building has suffered another major
fire. We are eternally grateful for the
professionalism and passion of the Scottish emergency services, principally the
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who have worked tirelessly since late on
Friday night to control the fire. Our
entire community – staff, students, alumni, supporters and friends, will share
our sadness at the events of Friday night.
Tom Inns, Director – GSA said “We are
heartbroken our beloved Mackintosh Building has suffered another major
fire. We are eternally grateful for the
professionalism and passion of the Scottish emergency services, principally the
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who have worked tirelessly since late on
Friday night to control the fire. Our
entire community – staff, students, alumni, supporters and friends, will share
our sadness at the events of Friday night.
Our immediate priority is continuity
for our students and staff, maintaining the educational experience for over 400
postgraduates and 1500 Open Studio students who are with us for the rest of this
academic year, and planning for the 2018/19 academic year in what is clearly a
challenging environment. However, we are
strengthened by the continued messages and visible acts of support from our
local community, our partners in Glasgow City Council, Scottish
Funding Council, Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish and UK
Governments; and friends from across the world”.
for our students and staff, maintaining the educational experience for over 400
postgraduates and 1500 Open Studio students who are with us for the rest of this
academic year, and planning for the 2018/19 academic year in what is clearly a
challenging environment. However, we are
strengthened by the continued messages and visible acts of support from our
local community, our partners in Glasgow City Council, Scottish
Funding Council, Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish and UK
Governments; and friends from across the world”.
ENDS
Note for Editors
The
Mackintosh Building was undergoing a period of restoration following the fire
in 2014, with day-to-day management of the site under the control of main
contractor Kier Construction Scotland and was not part of our operational
estate.
Mackintosh Building was undergoing a period of restoration following the fire
in 2014, with day-to-day management of the site under the control of main
contractor Kier Construction Scotland and was not part of our operational
estate.