{"id":9302,"date":"2015-01-09T17:45:23","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T17:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=9302"},"modified":"2015-01-09T17:45:23","modified_gmt":"2015-01-09T17:45:23","slug":"gsa-shortlisted-architects-out-includes-hespr-listed-purcell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=9302","title":{"rendered":"GSA shortlisted architects out: includes HESPR-listed Purcell"},"content":{"rendered":"

A shortlist of five architectural practices to work on the restoration and conservation work at fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art (GSA), and includes Purcell, a practice on the IHBC\u2019s list of recognised conservation practices, HESPR.<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) writes
\n<\/span>The Glasgow School of Art has announced the names of the architects\u2019 practices shortlisted to lead the restoration of the Mackintosh Building. The five-strong shortlist, which follows completion of the PQQ process, comprises Avanti Architects, John McAslan + Partners, LDN Architects LLP, Page \\ Park Architects and Purcell.<\/p>\n

\u2018All of the shortlisted practices have a strong record in undertaking major restoration and work in historic buildings together with an impressive commitment to the use of new technology and the finest craftsmanship\u2019, says Liz Davidson, Mackintosh Restoration Project Director at The Glasgow School of Art. \u2018They each bring the level of experience and expertise that is vital to the restoration of Mackintosh\u2019s masterpiece. We are now looking forward to hearing more about their proposed approaches.\u2019<\/p>\n

London-based Avanti Architects\u2019 past portfolio of heritage building work includes the project to bring back into use Alfred Waterhouse\u2019s 1887 Victoria Building at Liverpool University and the restoration of the iconic Art Deco Midland Hotel in Morecambe. The practice is currently working with international arts practice NVA on its St Peter\u2019s Seminary, Cardross project.<\/p>\n

In 2007 Edinburgh, London and Manchester-based John McAslan + Partners undertook the restoration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh\u2019s re-design of 78 Derngate in Northampton. The practice also led the restoration of Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff\u2019s Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion and of the iconic March\u00e9 en Fer in Haiti. One of the McAslan\u2019s most recent projects is the development of London\u2019s King\u2019s Cross Station.<\/p>\n

Edinburgh and Forres-based LDN Architects LLP have undertaken a range of heritage projects, particularly in Scotland. These include Sir Walter Scott\u2019s Abbotsford House, Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion and the A Listed Fort Augustus Abbey on Loch Ness.<\/p>\n

Among the projects in Glasgow-based Page \\ Park \u2018s historic buildings portfolio are the redevelopment of Glasgow\u2019s Centre for Contemporary Art, the recent refurbishment of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the conversion of Mackintosh\u2019s Herald Building into The Lighthouse architecture and design centre. The practice has recently completed the extension to Glasgow\u2019s historic Theatre Royal.<\/p>\n

UK and Hong Kong-based Purcell\u2019s historic building projects have ranged from the redevelopment of Hong Kong\u2019s 1841 Central Police Station to work at Kew Palace, Knowle House, The School of Arts in Chatham and the National Mining Museum in Scotland.<\/p>\n

The five practices have now been invited to present more detailed proposals on their approach to the restoration of the A Listed Mackintosh Building as a fully functioning architecture, art and design school. The presentations will take place in mid March 2015 with the appointment made later in the month.<\/p>\n

Press release\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the\u00a0HESPR website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purcell’s entry on the IHBC\u2019s HESPR listing<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

IHBC newsblogs on GSA fire\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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