University of Glasgow Breaks Ground on Teaching and Research Building

The University of Glasgow broke ground in October of 2024 on a dynamic new center for teaching and research on its Gilmorehill campus. Designed by HOK, the Keystone Building will offer instructional settings and technical environments for over 3,600 students of all disciplines. The £300 million structure will feature advanced computational laboratories and a range of wet and dry lab spaces. Providing general teaching facilities for the James Watt School of Engineering, the development will also include a maker space, collaborative areas, and a café.

Targeting BREEAM Excellent sustainable design certification, the net-zero-carbon project is slated to achieve ambitious energy performance targets. Multiplex is acting as general contractor, with completion anticipated in fall of 2028. The Keystone Building is the fifth major project to be constructed through the University of Glasgow’s £1.3 billion Campus Development Programme.