Synopsis
Artists, designers and architects discuss the plans for the design of the Glasgow School of Art's new building, which will sit opposite Charles Rennie Mackintosh's original building.
- Programme: Facing up to Mackintosh
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Building & Construction | Design the built environment - How designs are prepared, including design briefs, work stages, schedules, specifications, recommendations and programmes. | Principles of heritage and conservation
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