Client: Glasgow Science Centre Ltd

Value: £1.5m

Contract: SBCC with quantities

Project Description:

Outer Space project looks to covert the external areas around Glasgow Science Centre to become inspiring public spaces and improve connections between communities on both sides of the Clyde. It is also to encourage outdoor activity, promote physical and mental wellbeing, celebrate science and encourage more walking and cycling.

Works Included:

• Creation of a ‘front garden’ which prioritises pedestrians and provides an outdoor science experience
• The existing coach turning circle was reduced to allow more space for pedestrians and cyclists to safely use this area
• New green space and infrastructure, a network of external exhibits and learning points and a new segregated cycle path along Pacific Quay, with links to national routes.
• The central feature of ‘Outer Space’ is the Fibonacci Garden which sweeps around to convey visitors to the entrances of the Science Mall and IMAX. Inspired by the Fibonacci shape sequence observed in nature (and found in pine cones, seedheads, shells and weather systems) it creates a social, community and events space for people to relax, interact and play with the external science exhibits
• New Cycle Hub installed which involved car parking spaces being repurposed to create a new two-way bike lane, along with a large cycle park and repair station, to encourage cycling and better connections to the city’s active travel networks
• New EV charging points and enhanced disabled parking have also been provided
• Blueton Site Specific Seating installed with strip lighting to seating walls

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