LUC is pleased to announce that construction has commenced on the University of Glasgow's £300 million Keystone Building — a landmark teaching and research facility located in the city’s vibrant West End. Designed by HOK architects and delivered by principal contractor Multiplex, the Keystone Building is the fifth major development in the University's £1.3 billion Campus Development Programme. Once complete, the 27,000-square-metre building will accommodate around 3,600 students and become the second-largest facility on campus, supporting world-class learning, teaching and research.

As the public realm and landscape designer for the University’s Western Campus redevelopment, LUC brought its expertise to the creation of a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly environment on the site of the former Western Infirmary. Our work included the design of all landscape elements, such as new streets, pedestrian lanes and major civic spaces — most notably St Mungo’s Square, which now serves as a central gathering space for students, staff and the wider community.

The Keystone Building will feature advanced laboratories, flexible teaching spaces and collaborative areas, all targeting BREEAM Excellent certification and net-zero carbon performance. Its design complements the adjacent Advanced Research Centre, creating a dynamic and sustainable heart for the Western Campus.