Charles Rennie Mackintosh was an architect in Scotland from 1868-1928, and his work became popular in Europe. One of his designs is the Glasgow Herald Building, later renamed "The Lighthouse." The building's most prominent feature is its large tower, which was meant to hold water and protect inhabitants during a fire. Built of brick, the Glasgow Herald Building housed the printing presses of its titular newspaper and thus had an open floorplan. Mackintosh's design was functional, but aesthetic flair is seen on the facade, which resembles Renaissance Italian buildings (like the Palazzo Medici). A view of Glasgow is available from the tower.
The design of the Glasgow Herald Building was primarily functional, yet also was artistically interesting. This reflects his desire to create comfortable yet practical buildings.
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