MacMag 44
A message from the editors… The past year has been a significant and memorable time for the Mackintosh School of Architecture and the community of the Glasgow School of Art as a whole. It should have been a jubilant milestone for the Mack and GSA: with scheduled re-opening of the Mackintosh building and additionally the 50th anniversary of our concrete home, the Bourdon building. Sadly, as we know, the celebration was overshadowed by the second fire to the Mackintosh building, reducing a marvel to a desolate hollow shell. The tragedy and loss had quite literally immobilised and locked us out of our own building indefinitely, consequently plunging us, the staff and the school into chaos. Throughout this issue, we want to highlight the resolve of the Mack, not let such a deplorable event hold us back, but see it as an opportunity to approach matters differently, from a fresh perspective - giving us a new platform to express ourselves, thus gradually restoring order. This year’s publication will be the first time in MacMag’s 44-year long history when the magazine is going to consist of two volumes - each focusing on a different juxtaposing theme. From its inception, it has always been the aim of MacMag to not just be perceived as a yearbook, but as a vehicle to showcase the wide ranging palette of work highlighting the abundance of ability, skill and talent across the Mackintosh School of Architecture. With student populous increasing each year, our aim as editors and curators is that of showcasing a diverse, skilful and interesting array of work. Thus it is inevitable that not every student’s work can be featured in the publication, however we would like to thank all students and staff who collaborated with us. It is an inspiration to see how strong we stand as an institution. You inspire us. And we hope to have you inspired. This is MacMag 44. 2