Home is where the art is. Restoration of Blackwell, an Arts and Crafts house by MH Baillie Scott, as an arts and exhibition centre. AJ 19.07.2001
Architects' Journal Building Study
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Architects' Journal Building Study
Abstract
Reports on the careful restoration of 'Blackwell', a house in the Lake District in England, and internationally recognised as one of the major buildings of the Arts and Crafts movement, which has been adapted for use as an arts and exhibition centre. Original architect: MH Baillie Scott. Restoration architects: Allies and Morrison. Engineers: Babtie Group with Harris and Sutherland.
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- Building types
- Legal issues and management
- Building maintenance
- Restoration
- Museums/art galleries/conference centres/display facilities
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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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