Houe of an Art Lover

 The house was originally designed by renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, in 1901 for a competition organized by a German design magazine, "Zeitschrift für Innendekoration." Although their entry was disqualified due to a late submission and incomplete drawings, their innovative designs were highly praised and later published.

Construction (Posthumous): The house was not built during Mackintosh's lifetime. The idea to actually construct the house from their 1901 designs came from Graham Roxburgh, a civil engineer in Glasgow, in the late 1980s. Construction began in 1989 and the House for an Art Lover finally opened to the public in 1996. A team of architects, led by Professor Andy MacMillan, interpreted and realized Mackintosh's original drawings, with contributions from many contemporary artists and craftspeople.

Architectural Style: The House for an Art Lover is a significant example of Art Nouveau architecture, also known as the "Glasgow Style." It embodies Mackintosh's distinctive approach, blending architecture, interior design, and art into a unified whole.

Exterior: Features clean, geometric lines, harled (roughcast) walls, and a symmetrical facade softened by decorative details. Mackintosh emphasized simplicity, light, and the seamless integration of form and function.

Interior: Showcases Mackintosh's holistic design philosophy, with every detail, from furniture and light fixtures to textiles and wall decorations, aligning with his vision. Margaret Macdonald's influence is evident in the symbolic and organic motifs. The design often contrasts dark, masculine spaces with lighter, feminine rooms. Notable rooms include the double-height Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Oval Room, and Music Room.

Current Use: Today, the House for an Art Lover functions as an arts and cultural center, a popular wedding and conference venue, and a visitor attraction. It includes galleries, function suites, a café, and a gift shop. It aims to stimulate public interest in art, design, and architecture through exhibitions, events, and educational programs.

House of an Art Lover can be found at Bellahouston Park.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh mural

 Mural of CR Mackintosh 

 

 

The Willow Tea Rooms

  

The Willow Tea Rooms  97 Buchanan Street, not to be confused with the original tea rooms in Sauchiehall Street.

 

 

Martyrs Public School

 Martyrs Public School is situated in Parson Street Townhead.

The architects were Honeyman and Keppie,the school was built in 1898,it would have been surrounded by tenements, these days it sits behind some trees overlooking a busy road. 

At the time of building Charles Rennie Macintosh was a senior assistant in the practice, you can see his influence on the doors ,windows and cupolas.

The school is mainly built from red sandstone, the inside has some Art Nouveau details.

If your looking for classic Macintosh you wont find it in this building ,just the odd glimmer of what the future would bring.

The building is listed as category A , it is currently up for sale. 

 Willow Tearooms

 

The Willow Tearooms  opened in 1903 and can be found at 217 Sauchiehall Street.They were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for local entrepreneur and patron Miss Catherine Cranston. The tearooms are now owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland.