Mackintosh's House for an Art Lover, Glasgow Photos

The House for an Art Lover (built in 1996) an interpretation of 14 drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh submitted (1901) to a German design magazine competition promoted by Albert Koch. The art and furniture are in the style of works (1895-1905) Mackintosh and his artist wife Margaret Macdonald. In Bellahouston Park, this honor to Mackintosh is run as a house museum.

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House for an Art Lover an interpretation of 14 C.R. Mackintosh drawings submitted to a German design magazine competition promoted by Albert Koch. Glasgow, Scotland.Sculpted reliefs on southern facade of House for an Art Lover based on works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh & his artist wife Margaret Macdonald. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room terrace on southern face of House for an Art Lover built in Bellahouston Park. Glasgow, Scotland.Tree of Life sandstone carving over music room terrace as interpreted by stone mason Jack Kennedy from C.R. Mackintosh's three cm high sketch at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
House for an Art Lover (1996) an interpretation of 14 C.R. Mackintosh drawings (1901) submitted to a German design magazine competition promoted by Albert Koch. Glasgow, Scotland. Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh.Sculpted reliefs on southern facade of House for an Art Lover based on works (1895-1905) of Charles Rennie Mackintosh & his artist wife Margaret Macdonald. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room terrace on southern face of House for an Art Lover built in Bellahouston Park. Glasgow, Scotland.Tree of Life sandstone carving over music room terrace as interpreted by stone mason Jack Kennedy from C.R. Mackintosh's three cm high sketch at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Sandstone carvings over curved facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone carvings over curved facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal finial with roundels & bird atop House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone corner & window designs at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Sandstone carvings over curved facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone carvings over curved facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal finial with roundels & bird atop House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone corner & window designs at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Outdoor lamps on walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Outdoor lamps on walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone carvings as conceived by C.R. Mackintosh on facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Exterior of stairwell tower at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Outdoor lamps on walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Outdoor lamps on walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Sandstone carvings as conceived by C.R. Mackintosh on facade of House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Exterior of stairwell tower at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Round Mackintosh chair as interpreted by Bruce Hamilton at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.View of Bellahouston Park from House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Gardens at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Giant insect sculpture in Bellahouston Park playground seen from House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Round Mackintosh chair (2006) as interpreted by Bruce Hamilton at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.View of Bellahouston Park from House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Gardens at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Giant insect sculpture in Bellahouston Park playground seen from House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Sculpture playground near House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park. Glasgow, Scotland.Garden roses at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Entrance hall at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Entrance hall fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Sculpture playground near House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park. Glasgow, Scotland.Garden roses at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Entrance hall at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Entrance hall fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Hall stained glass window in style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Metal plaque in style of Margaret Macdonald on hall pillar at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Hall stained glass window in style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Drawing for dining room of House for an Art Lover entered in German competition by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow, Scotland.Charles Rennie Mackintosh signature on Haus eines Kunst-Freundes competition drawing at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room as interpreted in 1996 at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room ceiling lighting at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Drawing for dining room of House for an Art Lover entered in German competition (1901) by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow, Scotland.Charles Rennie Mackintosh signature on Haus eines Kunst-Freundes competition drawing at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room as interpreted in 1996 at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room ceiling lighting at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Dining room chair at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Roundel on dining room table leg at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room carpet detail at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room sideboard at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Dining room chair (2006) at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Roundel on dining room table leg at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room carpet detail at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Dining room sideboard at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Margaret Macdonald-style brass plaque on dining room sideboard at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Margaret Macdonald-style brass plaque on dining room sideboard at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created (1995) by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created (1995) by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Margaret Macdonald-style panels created (1995) by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Margaret Macdonald-style panels created by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Fireplace painted with roses at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Rose painting on fireplace surround at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Stairway at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Margaret Macdonald-style panels created (1995) by D. & J. Vaughan on dining room walls at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Fireplace painted with roses at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Rose painting on fireplace surround at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Stairway at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Design details of music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Design details of music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Design details of music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Design details of music room fireplace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room fireplace grate Scottish kettle supports at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room table & chairs at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room organ at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room organ decoration with birds, petals & human figures at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room fireplace grate Scottish kettle supports at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room table & chairs (2006) at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room organ at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room organ decoration with birds, petals & human figures at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Drawing for music room of House for an Art Lover entered in German competition by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow, Scotland.Mural with human figure in music room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room doorway to terrace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room ceiling lamps at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Drawing for music room of House for an Art Lover entered in German competition (1901) by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow, Scotland.Mural with human figure in music room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room doorway to terrace at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Music room ceiling lamps at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room decoration at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Ceiling lamp in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Fireplace in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Music room decoration at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Ceiling lamp in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Fireplace in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.
Seat in window nook in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Wall cabinet in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.

Seat in window nook in oval room (2006) at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.Wall cabinet in oval room at House for an Art Lover. Glasgow, Scotland.


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