This image captures the vibrant, modern exterior of a university union building, featuring a striking facade dominated by expansive dark-framed glass panels and a bold, bright yellow upper cladding. The entrance is flanked by modular concrete planters with sparse greenery and integrated steps, creating a functional yet inviting approach. The bright daylight illuminates the scene, highlighting the reflective quality of the glass and the clean lines of the contemporary architecture.

Strathclyde Students' Union

Student union · Glasgow

Multi-use student union at the heart of Glasgow's Strathclyde campus, designed for daytime service through to late-night events. Ranked

What we did

Interior design
Concept consultancy
Development
Layout

Address

51 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XU

Online

strathunion.com

The concept: the best day you’ve ever had at a festival, brought indoors — Glasgow at its best for students, especially through the cold winter term.

Comedy, small acoustic gigs, boutique club nights, craft and gin micro-festivals. A space that’s sought after, with new events that encourage participation from the student community.

This vibrant, industrial-chic entertainment space features multiple pool tables and dartboards, creating an energetic social hub. Exposed silver ductwork and cable trays dominate the ceiling, accented by cool blue LED lighting and linear yellow fluorescent fixtures, contrasting with warm raw timber wall cladding. The layout encourages interaction with various activity zones, while black dome pendants illuminate the pool tables, contributing to a dynamic yet intimate atmosphere.

This vibrant, modern entertainment space features a row of dark wood pool tables with black felt, each illuminated by a series of black dome pendant lights. To the left, a lively bar area with white subway tiles and a purple LED accent is flanked by grey upholstered booth seating, separated by striking yellow perforated metal screens. The right wall showcases rustic reclaimed wood paneling, while the exposed industrial ceiling and polished concrete floor contribute to a dynamic, urban atmosphere perfect for social gatherings.

This vibrant interior shot captures a bustling, industrial-chic hospitality venue during an evening event, likely a live performance. The space features high ceilings with exposed metallic ductwork and structural trusses, illuminated by a mix of warm amber stage lighting, cool white circular LED pendants, and colourful industrial-style bell pendants. Guests are seated at long communal wooden tables with benches and stools, creating an energetic and social atmosphere, with a corrugated metal wall serving as a dynamic backdrop for the performers.

This vibrant, industrial-chic entertainment venue features an open-plan layout with exposed metal trusses and ductwork across the ceiling, creating a raw, urban aesthetic. The space is dramatically lit with a dominant deep blue and purple wash, punctuated by warm yellow spotlights illuminating the rustic wooden communal tables and benches where patrons are socializing. A striking black and white zigzag patterned wall adds a playful, graphic element, contributing to the energetic and modern club-like atmosphere.

This vibrant, industrial-chic hospitality space features an expansive open-plan layout with a dynamic mix of seating. Exposed galvanized ductwork, trusses, and track lighting dominate the high ceiling, complemented by striking circular neon fixtures and colorful LED washes that create an energetic, club-like atmosphere. A variety of reclaimed wood communal tables with benches and stools, alongside high-top tables and cozy red upholstered booths, offer diverse dining and social zones, all anchored by a brightly lit bar with subway tile and geometric shelving at the rear.

This vibrant shot captures a lively, modern entertainment space dedicated to darts. The design features warm, block-patterned wood wall cladding contrasted with industrial black metal mesh partitions and exposed conduit, creating a contemporary yet robust aesthetic. Each dart station is equipped with a backlit dartboard, a digital scoring screen, and a high-top wooden counter with matching backless stools, fostering a social and engaging atmosphere for guests enjoying drinks and games.

This vibrant, industrial-chic indoor space transforms a large hall into a playful, park-like social hub. Exposed ductwork and concrete ceilings are softened by string lights and geometric LED panels, casting a dynamic purple glow over artificial turf flooring. The layout features numerous rustic wooden picnic tables and colorful fabric deck chairs, fostering a relaxed, communal atmosphere perfect for casual gatherings and lively interaction.

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