GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Academic | Art Gallery

Glasgow, Scotland | 2019

BRIEF

As part of his university coursework, Rui designed a mixed-use building for an art gallery, incorporating office spaces, a restaurant, and public areas. The project began with the creation of an intentionally contrasting white modernist building in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, located on Bath Street—a vibrant thoroughfare featuring retail, leisure, and office buildings.

Design and Modelling Approach:
Rui used advanced modelling programs to explore multiple design options, accurately representing existing facades and the surrounding urban context. The models served both as a design tool—allowing evaluation of spatial and aesthetic choices—and a communication tool to convey the concept effectively to clients and planning authorities.

Key Skills Demonstrated:

• Urban context analysis and site integration

• 3D modelling of facades and interiors

• Balancing functional spaces (gallery, offices, restaurant) with modernist design principles

• Effective visual communication of design intent

CONTEXT

IMAGES

DRAWINGS

MODELS