Tom Scott war im schottischen Helensburgh, um sich dort anzusehen, wie The Hill House durch ein riesiges Kettenhemd vor dem schottischen Wetter und dem damit einhergehenden Verfall des architektonischen Meisterwerks zu schützen versucht wird.
Mackintosh was a revolutionary designer, but the materials and techniques at the cutting edge of architectural design in 1900 haven’t withstood a century of the west of Scotland’s harsh, wet weather conditions.
The external render of the property has not proved watertight and the walls have gradually become saturated and are crumbling, with water now threatening the interiors.
If we don’t act soon, the house will be irreparably damaged and we’ll lose its iconic architecture and unique interiors forever.
(Direktlink, via Kottke
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