House for an Art Lover , Glasgow

 

The uniqueness the House for an Art Lover is that the building was constructed in the 1990s based on plans that were drawn up in 1901.  The building was originally designed by one of Glasgow’s most famous architects, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald for a competition in a German magazine. Due to late entry, the design was disqualified but it was well-praised at the time.  Eight decades later, engineer Graham Roxburgh, commissioned to restore interiors by Mackintosh in Craigie Hall, had the idea to build the House for an Art Lover based on the architect’s original plans.  In 1990, the exterior and most of the house’s exterior were completed but it took six more years to complete the landscaping around the building and to finally open it up to the public.

While the House for an Art Lover was originally designed as a residential home, the building’s main purpose today is to promote an interest in art, architecture and design, with art exhibitions regularly held in the gallery to showcase the work of some of Scotland’s leading artists. Talks by artists, as well as workshops are also held. The House incorporates a Victorian walled garden, a sculpture garden, a brand new Studio Pavilion, a number of shops and a café, as well as a heritage center.

Situated in one of Glasgow’s oldest and finest public parks, Bellahouston, a visit to the House for an Art Lover can be combined with many of the park’s activities such as the Glasgow Ski Center, the Alice in Wonderland Maze, an outdoor cycle track, the Papal Garden, and an extensive network of paths for walking and biking.

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