Architects selected to restore Mackintosh Building

The Glasgow School of Art has taken another step closer to recovering from last year's fire by appointing the architects who will rebuild the library. The world famous Mackintosh Building will be restored by Page \ Park Architects who were selected from a shortlist of five. Planning will continue until next spring and work is expected to be complete in time for the 2017/18 academic year.

"The team assembled by Page \ Park Architects impressed us not only with their deep knowledge of the building, but of the wider work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh," says Prof Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art. "They also bring an understanding of the building’s particular importance to Glasgow – its people and history - as well as of its status as an international design icon.

"Page \ Park Architects have ongoing relationships with key crafts specialists and artists in Scotland and wider afield, and presented exciting proposals for expanding the legacy of the restoration by working with a new generation of creative talent. "This is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery. There will be many fascinating questions to be addressed as we undertake this complex restoration project. We are looking forward to working in partnership with Page \ Park Architects and the design team to explore how we can best meet the needs of the GSA in the 21st century whilst remaining true to Mackintosh’s astonishing vision."