The opening of Glasgow’s new £74m Riverside Museum is only weeks away (21st June) Designed by award-winning Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, the building is strikingly innovative and is a superb addition to Glasgow’s cutting-edge architectural offering.
I find it somewhat amazing that the jagged ceiling, shaped to symbolise Glasgow’s skyline or, depending on who you ask, the tidal movements of the Clyde, is supported by the weight of itself alone, you will notice a lack of supporting infrastructure when you step inside…try not to worry, hard hats are provided. (I joke…I’m sure there’s method to the madness of those architect types)
The Museum will be the new home to over 3,000 exhibits, all of which explore and celebrate transport and technology through the ages…oh and I believe Hagrid from Harry Potter donated his Chrysler Jeep to the collection.
And great news for fans of the Museum of Transport of old, the re created streets that proved so popular will take pride of place at Riverside. Three streets have been created spanning the years from 1890 – 1980, you can even take a look around the shops and tube station built within, little ‘uns and big ‘uns alike are sure to love it.
The development of the Riverside Museum is another positive step towards the regeneration of the riverside area which, to be fair, is already a hub of activity with the ultra modern BBC building down at Pacific Quay, Glasgow Science Centre and new flats aplenty. The Tall Ship will be berthed alongside the Museum and Loch Lomond Seaplanes have just announced that they will now take off from a Riverside pontoon.
I tell you, it’s all go down there and I for one am delighted that Glasgow is once again making the most of the Clyde and its surrounding area, it looks fantastico...and there's not an abandoned shopping trolley in sight*
*Ahem...at time of publication
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