A detailed analysis of future options for the fire-hit Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has concluded that a faithful reinstatement within the practical constraints of the regulatory environment is the preferred option, reports Scottish Construction Now.
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… rigorous analysis of the options in line with the HM Treasury Green Book guidance and Scottish Public Investment Manual…
Scottish Construction Now writes:
Much of the world-renowned building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was extensively damaged when a fire broke out in June 2018 as it neared the end of a £35 million restoration by Kier following a previous fire that destroyed the west wing in May 2014.
Commissioned by the GSA from a hub West-led team of external consultants including Avison Young, a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the Mackintosh Project included a rigorous analysis of the options in line with the HM Treasury Green Book guidance and Scottish Public Investment Manual, and involved detailed engagement with stakeholders….
The long list of options ranged from do minimum, a new build on the site or elsewhere on the GSA campus to faithful reinstatement, hybrid, and a building elsewhere in the city….
GSA said the preferred option addresses the key success factors in each of the areas of the business case and will benefit the nation, students, the community, academia and the economy by delivering the GSA’s academic objectives;
- Enhancing the student experience ….
- Creating a landmark sustainable building….
- Building community wealth, for example, by developing new apprenticeships in traditional and heritage crafts;
- Growing the GSA’s special contribution….
The preferred option will now be further considered with building work planned to start between 2022 and 2027.
