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1970 Volvo 145 vs electric van: why we chose the Volvo
For our workshop's daily driver we passed over a modern electric van and chose a 1970 Safari Yellow Volvo 145 — one family's pride for over 54 years. It embodies everything we believe in as restorers: honest Scandinavian design in the spirit of Jacobsen and Mogensen, "nuts and bolts" reliability with no disposable electronics, and the truth that the greenest car is one already built. This is how a mustard-yellow classic became our daily driver and a restoration in its own rig
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2 days ago5 min read


How "The Four" created a unique Scottish style identity
Discover the hidden genius of Margaret Macdonald, the artist and mystical force who drove the Glasgow Style and defined Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy.
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Jun 269 min read


How Art Deco evolved from 1920s luxury to the 1930s: a Glaswegian perspective
Discover the hidden genius of Margaret Macdonald, the artist and mystical force who drove the Glasgow Style and defined Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy.
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May 295 min read


Margaret Macdonald: Mackintosh’s hidden soul of style
Discover the hidden genius of Margaret Macdonald, the artist and mystical force who drove the Glasgow Style and defined Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy.
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May 57 min read


Børge Mogensen and the democratisation of design
Børge Mogensen revolutionised Mid-Century Danish design by creating highly durable, functional, and affordable furniture intended for the everyday household rather than the exclusive elite. By championing honest, natural materials in iconic pieces like the J39 and Spanish Chair, his work established an everlasting character that actively defies today's disposable "fast furniture" culture.
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Mar 245 min read
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