House for an Art Lover, Art Nouveau residential building in Bellahouston, Glasgow, Scotland.
The House for an Art Lover features horizontal window placement, a grand terrace, and interior rooms connected through a galleried corridor system.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald created the design in 1901 for a German magazine competition but construction occurred only in 1996.
The interior spaces showcase detailed wood paneling with colored glass inserts, decorative gesso panels, and furniture adorned with natural patterns.
The building contains an art gallery, exhibition areas, event spaces, studios for artists, a cafe, and a gift shop open daily.
The structure combines architectural elements resembling an ocean liner with contrasting light and dark interior spaces arranged in specific sequences.
Location: Glasgow City
Inception: 1996
Architects: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
GPS coordinates: 55.84740,-4.31394
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:38
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