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	* Torre Windsor office building fire.		* Torre Windsor office building fire.

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	However, Gray acknowledged that the "biggest tragedy" would be that it could be up to a decade before students were able to use the building again.		However, Gray acknowledged that the "biggest tragedy" would be that it could be up to a decade before students were able to use the building again.

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	* Brazil National Museum fire.		* Brazil National Museum fire.
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	* Lakanal House fire.		* Lakanal House fire.
	* Restoration.		* Restoration.
		+	* The New Tenement: residences in the inner city since 1970.
	* Torre Windsor office building fire.		* Torre Windsor office building fire.

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	They argued that while ultimate responsibility for the fire lay with the Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.		They argued that while ultimate responsibility for the fire lay with the Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.

−	In the aftermath of the second devastating fire, speculation had mounted that the building would be demolished but, according to the chairwoman of the School's board Muriel Gray, it will instead definitely be rebuilt.	+	In the aftermath of the second devastating fire, speculation had mounted that the building would be demolished but, according to the chairwoman of the School's board Muriel Gray, it will instead definitely be rebuilt to the original design.

	Talking to BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland, Gray said that the matter was "non-negotiable", and that the reported £100 million figure for renovation had been "plucked out of the air" and that the figure would not be known "until we know the scale of damage".		Talking to BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland, Gray said that the matter was "non-negotiable", and that the reported £100 million figure for renovation had been "plucked out of the air" and that the figure would not be known "until we know the scale of damage".

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	They argued that while ultimate responsibility for the fire lay with the Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.		They argued that while ultimate responsibility for the fire lay with the Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.
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		+	In the aftermath of the second devastating fire, speculation had mounted that the building would be demolished but, according to the chairwoman of the School's board Muriel Gray, it will instead definitely be rebuilt.
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		+	Talking to BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland, Gray said that the matter was "non-negotiable", and that the reported £100 million figure for renovation had been "plucked out of the air" and that the figure would not be known "until we know the scale of damage".
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		+	However, Gray acknowledged that the "biggest tragedy" would be that it could be up to a decade before students were able to use the building again.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Brazil National Museum fire.
	* Fire in buildings.		* Fire in buildings.
	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.

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	On 15 June 2018, a second large fire caused further damage to the building. The cause is as yet unknown.		On 15 June 2018, a second large fire caused further damage to the building. The cause is as yet unknown.
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	Speaking immediately after the fire, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."		Speaking immediately after the fire, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."

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	In May 2014, the Mackintosh building was severely damaged by a fire which began in the basement and spread upwards, resulting in extensive damage to the historic studios and stairways, destroying the library and causing water damage to the archives. However, the fire service initially estimated that 90% of the building and 70% of its contents had survived.		In May 2014, the Mackintosh building was severely damaged by a fire which began in the basement and spread upwards, resulting in extensive damage to the historic studios and stairways, destroying the library and causing water damage to the archives. However, the fire service initially estimated that 90% of the building and 70% of its contents had survived.

−	Subsequent investigation found ~~that~~ the design of the building had exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, ‘…the number of timber lined walls and voids, and original ventilation ducts running both vertically and horizontally throughout the building" as well as "a vertical service void", which "ran the entire height of the building … allowed flames, hot gases, and smoke to travel".	+	Subsequent investigation found the design of the building had exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, ‘…the number of timber lined walls and voids, and original ventilation ducts running both vertically and horizontally throughout the building" as well as "a vertical service void", which "ran the entire height of the building … allowed flames, hot gases, and smoke to travel".

−	In addition, it was found that fire and smoke dampers had not been retrofitted, and a ~~‘fire~~ suppression ~~system’~~ had not been completed.	+	In addition, it was found that fire and smoke dampers had not been retrofitted, and a fire suppression system had not been completed.

−	In 2016, a ~~restoration~~ project was starter to restore the building to the original Mackintosh design.	+	In 2016, a project was starter to restore the building to the original Mackintosh design.

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	Speaking immediately after the fire, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."		Speaking immediately after the fire, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."

−	However, external building surveys and drone investigations ~~suggested~~ that much of the exterior had survived, and a programme of partial dismantling was undertaken to stabilise parts of the façade that were at risk of collapse.	+	However, external building surveys and drone investigations revealed that much of the exterior had survived, and a programme of partial dismantling was undertaken to stabilise parts of the façade that were at risk of collapse.

−	Professor Tom Inns, director of the School, said, "this building is not beyond saving. It will be saved in some form." However, Inns pointed out that it was impossible to ascertain the proportion of the remaining structure that would be reusable until the dismantling work had been completed.	+	Professor Tom Inns, director of the School, said, "...this building is not beyond saving. It will be saved in some form." However, Inns pointed out that it was impossible to ascertain the proportion of the remaining structure that would be reusable until the dismantling work had been completed.

	Concern was raised that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.		Concern was raised that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Glasgow School of Art is a number of buildings located in the centre of Glasgow ~~and was founded in 1845~~. In 1897, construction work began on the most famous of the School’s buildings, the Mackintosh Building~~. Designed~~ by Charles Rennie Mackintosh~~, the building, the~~ first half of ~~which~~ was completed in 1899 and the second half in 1909, became one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks.	+	The Glasgow School of Art was founded in 1845 and comprises a number of buildings located in the centre of Glasgow. In 1897 construction work began on the most famous of the School’s buildings, the Mackintosh Building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The first half of the building was completed in 1899 and the second half in 1909. It went on to became one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks.

	= 2014 fire =		= 2014 fire =

−	In May 2014, the Mackintosh building was severely damaged by a fire~~. The fire,~~ which began in the basement, spread upwards ~~through the building causing~~ damage to the historic studios and stairways, destroying the library and causing water damage to the archives. ~~The initial estimate by~~ the fire service ~~was~~ that 90% of the building and 70% of its contents had survived.	+	In May 2014, the Mackintosh building was severely damaged by a fire which began in the basement and spread upwards, resulting in extensive damage to the historic studios and stairways, destroying the library and causing water damage to the archives. However, the fire service initially estimated that 90% of the building and 70% of its contents had survived.

−	Subsequent investigation found that the ~~building~~ design exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ~~report~~, ‘…the number of timber lined walls and voids, and original ventilation ducts running both vertically and horizontally throughout the building" as well as "a vertical service void", which "ran the entire height of the building … ~~[and]~~ allowed flames, hot gases, and smoke to travel".	+	Subsequent investigation found that the design of the building had exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, ‘…the number of timber lined walls and voids, and original ventilation ducts running both vertically and horizontally throughout the building" as well as "a vertical service void", which "ran the entire height of the building … allowed flames, hot gases, and smoke to travel".

−	In addition, it was found that ~~the~~ fire and smoke dampers had not been retrofitted, and a ‘fire suppression system’ had not been completed.	+	In addition, it was found that fire and smoke dampers had not been retrofitted, and a ‘fire suppression system’ had not been completed.

−	In 2016, a restoration project ~~commenced which aimed~~ to restore ~~and recreate~~ the building ~~and its interiors~~ to the original Mackintosh design.	+	In 2016, a restoration project was starter to restore the building to the original Mackintosh design.

	= 2018 fire =		= 2018 fire =

−	On 15 June 2018, a second large fire caused ~~extensive~~ damage to the building. The cause is as yet unknown.	+	On 15 June 2018, a second large fire caused further damage to the building. The cause is as yet unknown.

−	~~Immediately~~ after, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."	+	Speaking immediately after the fire, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."

−	However, ~~early~~ external building surveys and drone investigations ~~indicated~~ that much of the exterior had survived ~~the fire~~ and a programme of partial dismantling was ~~established in order~~ to stabilise ~~the~~ parts of the façade at risk of collapse.	+	However, external building surveys and drone investigations suggested that much of the exterior had survived, and a programme of partial dismantling was undertaken to stabilise parts of the façade that were at risk of collapse.

−	Professor Tom Inns, director of the School, said ~~that~~, "this building is not beyond saving. It will be saved in some form."	+	Professor Tom Inns, director of the School, said, "this building is not beyond saving. It will be saved in some form." However, Inns pointed out that it was impossible to ascertain the proportion of the remaining structure that would be reusable until the dismantling work had been completed.

−	~~Inns also claimed that it~~ was ~~impossible to ascertain the proportion of the remaining structure that would be reusable until the dismantling work had been completed.~~	+	Concern was raised that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.
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−	~~Criticism was drawn for the fact~~ that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the ~~site.~~	+
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−	~~The dismantling and stabilisation work involves manual dismantling of the masonry using [[Mobile_elevating_work_platforms_(MEWPs)\|MEWPs]] and crane hoists before street-level sorting and storage off-~~site.	+

	= Updates =		= Updates =

−	In August 2018, it was reported that residents of the nearby Garnethill and Sauciehall Street ~~are~~ considering taking legal action against the local council, client and contractor Kier. They ~~claim~~ to have been locked out of their homes and businesses for almost 10 weeks, with some businesses at risk of going ~~bust~~ as a result.	+	In August 2018, it was reported that residents of the nearby Garnethill and Sauciehall Street were considering taking legal action against the local council, client and contractor Kier. They claimed to have been locked out of their homes and businesses for almost 10 weeks, with some businesses at risk of going bankrupt as a result.

−	They argued that while ~~‘ultimate responsibility’~~ for the fire lay with Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.	+	They argued that while ultimate responsibility for the fire lay with the Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.

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	Criticism was drawn for the fact that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.		Criticism was drawn for the fact that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.

−	The dismantling and stabilisation work involves manual dismantling of the masonry using MEWPs and crane hoists before street-level sorting and storage off-site.	+	The dismantling and stabilisation work involves manual dismantling of the masonry using [[Mobile_elevating_work_platforms_(MEWPs)\|MEWPs]] and crane hoists before street-level sorting and storage off-site.

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= Introduction =

The Glasgow School of Art is a number of buildings located in the centre of Glasgow and was founded in 1845. In 1897, construction work began on the most famous of the School’s buildings, the Mackintosh Building. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the building, the first half of which was completed in 1899 and the second half in 1909, became one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks.

= 2014 fire =

In May 2014, the Mackintosh building was severely damaged by a fire. The fire, which began in the basement, spread upwards through the building causing damage to the historic studios and stairways, destroying the library and causing water damage to the archives. The initial estimate by the fire service was that 90% of the building and 70% of its contents had survived.

Subsequent investigation found that the building design exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service report, ‘…the number of timber lined walls and voids, and original ventilation ducts running both vertically and horizontally throughout the building" as well as "a vertical service void", which "ran the entire height of the building … [and] allowed flames, hot gases, and smoke to travel".

In addition, it was found that the fire and smoke dampers had not been retrofitted, and a ‘fire suppression system’ had not been completed.

In 2016, a restoration project commenced which aimed to restore and recreate the building and its interiors to the original Mackintosh design.

= 2018 fire =

On 15 June 2018, a second large fire caused extensive damage to the building. The cause is as yet unknown.

Immediately after, Alan Dunlop, a professor of architecture at Robert Gordon University, said: "I can’t see any restoration possible for the building itself. It looks totally destroyed."

However, early external building surveys and drone investigations indicated that much of the exterior had survived the fire and a programme of partial dismantling was established in order to stabilise the parts of the façade at risk of collapse.

Professor Tom Inns, director of the School, said that, "this building is not beyond saving. It will be saved in some form."

Inns also claimed that it was impossible to ascertain the proportion of the remaining structure that would be reusable until the dismantling work had been completed.

Criticism was drawn for the fact that, at the time of the fire, sprinklers had yet to be installed in the building, and the fire suppression system had still not been assembled despite having been delivered to the site.

The dismantling and stabilisation work involves manual dismantling of the masonry using MEWPs and crane hoists before street-level sorting and storage off-site.

= Updates =

In August 2018, it was reported that residents of the nearby Garnethill and Sauciehall Street are considering taking legal action against the local council, client and contractor Kier. They claim to have been locked out of their homes and businesses for almost 10 weeks, with some businesses at risk of going bust as a result.

They argued that while ‘ultimate responsibility’ for the fire lay with Glasgow School of Art and Kier, Glasgow City Council were responsible for risk assessment, the cordon, and building control management.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Fire in buildings.
* Fire detection and alarm system.
* Fire safety design.
* Grenfell Tower articles.
* Lakanal House fire.
* Restoration.
* Torre Windsor office building fire.

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