
'riverside museum of transport' by zaha hadid architects located in glasgow, scotland
museum entrance
image © mcateer photograph ltd
london based zaha hadid architects has sent us new images of the recently opened riverside museum of transport
located in glasgow, scotland. opened to the public on june 21, 2011, the sweeping roof form has welcomed half a million
visitors within seven weeks. exhibits feature historical relics of transport, engineering and shipbuilding which have defined
the city's related industrial achievements and cultural foundations.

entrance promenade
image © hufton + crow
in reference to the building, museum councillor matheson stated during debut festivities:
'glasgow’s history as an industrial giant, a global leader in engineering and shipbuilding, is celebrated in an architectural
masterpiece which shows that we remain at the cutting edge of design and technology. on the same spot where ships and
paddle steamers were built, the launch of the riverside museum is an occasion which both glasgow and scotland can be
proud of. while we celebrate our past, we are determined to look to the future.'

stainless steel facade
image © hufton + crow
'it is wonderful to see that the new museum has captured everyone’s imagination, such passion for innovation and discovery from all members
of the community is very exciting.' - zaha hadid

series of roof ridges
image © hélène binet

the roof
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the roof
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sweeping roof ridges
image © hélène binet

valleys between roof ridges
image © hélène binet

roof overhang at entrance
image © mcateer photograph ltd

at night
image © hufton + crow

view of glass entrance facade from exhibit
image © mcateer photograph ltd

underside of roof ridges and valleys
image © mcateer photograph ltd

image © hawkeye aerial photography

image © hawkeye aerial photography

image © hawkeye aerial photography

image © hawkeye aerial photography

during construction
image © hélène binet

assembly of steel framing
image © hélène binet

roof structure under construction
image © hélène binet

steel girders and columns
image © hélène binet
Great Pics – Visited the Museum a couple of weeks ago; it is already very popular.
where are the interior views?
we have included some interior views but more may be found in the original coverage of the project ‘zaha hadid: riverside museum of transport – now complete’
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/15031/zaha-hadid-riverside-museum-of-transport-now-complete.html
Certainly not a LEED construction. Too much steel required instead of preformed concrete and no indication of solar panels. The shape, though modern to most in Glasgow, is no more than a large warehouse. I’m surprised that Zaha Hadid and her associates ended up with such a boring structure. She is a fabulous designer but this is not her best. Glasgow deserves better.
I am actually more interested in how the external landscape works in with the building. It seems to be highly detailed, but does it work? it appears to be a glorified car park from the aerial views.
REFRESHING AND FABULOUS
beautiful, if you’re a bird, or in an airplane. otherwise – ho hum
Jack -
high use of steel in construction is one of the easiest means to achieve high LEED rating as most steel used today is recycled – sounds silly but also points out some of the craziness associated with LEED
rather curious collection of vehicles there on the wall – some of it looks like placeholders until something more importnat comes along
i agree with you mcphereson, it’s great, but only from above… from the street it doesn’t say anything new
I agree with Jack McAdam. It is no more than a large warehouse. Glasgow deserves better.
cause everyone will be walking on the roof…what about the interior?