Miniature model maker recreates Glasgow landmark destroyed by fire
Summary
An artist named Karen Bones spent 10 weeks creating a small model of the Union Corner building in Glasgow, which was mostly destroyed by a fire in March. She used recycled cardboard and detailed photographs to make the replica, including the shops affected by the fire and the building’s famous dome and signs.Key Facts
- Union Corner is a historic Victorian building in Glasgow, damaged by a fire that started in a vape shop on March 8.
- Only the front part (facade) of the building remains after the fire; demolition is ongoing with safety precautions in place.
- Karen Bones made a model of the building using recycled cardboard, taking about 10 weeks to complete.
- The model includes thousands of hand-cut bricks and roof tiles, plus 74 windows, making it very detailed.
- Karen’s model shows the original shops that were lost in the fire, including nostalgic signs like Irn-Bru and Bell’s.
- Karen creates miniature models of famous Glasgow locations and works from a small workshop in a caravan in Larbert.
- She hopes the model will be displayed at Glasgow Central Station for the public to see and appreciate.
- Karen was personally motivated to build the model because she has childhood memories connected to Union Street and the building.
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