Charles R Mackintosh

I was first introduced to the architecture and designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh by my Mother who absolutely loves his work. I have decided to make his work my inspiration for my next set of cards, so stay tuned for the results.

I adore his design work and have attached a few photos and some history on this very talented Scottish Architect and designer.

Gorgeous chair

Mural

Lamp

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in Glasgow in 1868 and started his architecture career at 15 years old after he was apprenticed to an architect, called John Hutchinson. Mackintosh worked for Hutchinson between 1884 and 1889. He also attended classes at the Glasgow School of Art where he met Margaret MacDonald (later became his wife).

In 1889 he became a draughtsman for a new firm of architects; Honeyman and Keppie and became a partner there in 1901. It was during his time at Honeyman and Keppie that Mackintosh designed the new Glasgow School of Art, a commission that he won as part of a competition, which was to be the project that made his reputation.


Mackintosh has a very distinctive architectural and interior style. There is a definite modernity to his style but also a strong Scottish tradition combined with Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts influences. The Mackintosh style combines sharp right angles with subtle curves and his work is peppered with decorative floral motifs, the most famous being the Mackintosh Rose.