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Mackintosh Building Options, Glasgow School of Art
22 October 2021
The Glasgow School of Art shares outcome of detailed analysis of options for the Mackintosh Building
The Glasgow School of Art has shared the outcome of a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the Mackintosh Project, a rigorous analysis of the options for the Mackintosh Building, today, 22 October 2021. Commissioned by the GSA from external consultants (a hub West-led team including Avison Young) the analysis was undertaken in line with the HM Treasury Green Book guidance and Scottish Public Investment Manual, and involved detailed engagement with stakeholders including representatives of the local community, heritage sector, local and national government and GSA alumni, student and staff. Debris cleared from within the Mackintosh Building:

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One of the key recommendations of the Scottish Government?s Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee report was that the GSA should consider and consult widely on a range of options before making a final decision on the future of the Mackintosh Building. The GSA is committed to doing this at all stages of the Mackintosh Project.
The Strategic Outline Business Case, the first stage in a comprehensive and structured process, considered a wide range of options for the future of a building which has been core to the academic experience at The Gl...