A New Identity for Glasgow University Mathematics

Location Glasgow
Education

A creative refurbishment that transforms a previously anonymous building into a distinctive home for the University of Glasgow's School of Mathematics & Statistics through identity, placemaking and student-centred learning spaces.

Located within the University of Glasgow's western campus redevelopment, the Mathematics & Statistics Building transforms an existing temporary structure into a distinctive home for one of the University's leading academic schools. Developed in response to growing demand for teaching, study and staff accommodation, the project combines refurbishment, reconfiguration and public realm improvements to create a more accessible, connected and engaging environment for students and staff.

Central to the project was the creation of a strong identity for the School of Mathematics & Statistics. The building's previously anonymous appearance provided an opportunity to celebrate the discipline through architecture and placemaking. Mathematical and statistical symbols, developed with students from the school, were abstracted into façade wraps, floor graphics, entrance murals and wayfinding elements that extend throughout the building. Together, these interventions create a recognisable visual language that makes mathematics visible within the wider campus.

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The project extends beyond the building itself to strengthen its relationship with the public realm. New entrance thresholds, a welcoming archway and landscape improvements create a stronger connection to University Square and the emerging western campus. These interventions improve visibility, wayfinding and arrival, transforming a previously overlooked structure into a more active and memorable part of campus life.

Internally, the building has been reconfigured to provide additional academic accommodation alongside a variety of spaces for study, collaboration and informal learning. Flexible learning environments, learning pods and breakout spaces support different modes of working while improving the overall student experience. Enhanced circulation and accessibility improve movement throughout the building, creating a more welcoming and connected environment. Designed as adaptable interventions, many of the external identity elements can be removed and reused in the future, extending the legacy of the project beyond its current setting

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