Source: Hufton+CrowSource: Hufton+CrowSource: Hufton+CrowSource: Hufton+Crow1/4show captionHassell has completed the final phase of the Adam Smith Business School for the University of Glasgow, delivering a 11,500m2 facility that integrates teaching, research, and professional services.The Adam Smith Business School is named after the renowned economist and university alumnus. The new building provides a hub for postgraduate research and teaching, supporting the universitys goal of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.Located within the Gilmorehill campus, the six-storey building is part of a broader redevelopment of the universitys West End location, andis the fourth major project in the universitys 1 billion campus redevelopment.Designed with a masonry faade that is intended to harmonise with its historic surroundings, Hassell has sought to balance modern interiors with a civic architectural presence. Its layout includes a central atrium that connects three distinct zones dedicated to research, teaching, and collaborative activities.John OMara, principal at Hassell, said: Embracing Adam Smiths legacy, the new school fosters industry-academic collaborations and propels research and innovation, amplifying the universitys role as a leading global business hub.Source: Hufton+CrowThe building is positioned as a gateway to the university and features two main entrances: one facing the city and the other the central campus. Internally, the buildings design prioritises interaction and accessibility, with light-filled, flexible spaces aimed at promoting informal engagement.The schools central Hothouse space facilitates industry events and student-led initiatives such as workshops and entrepreneurial activities.Professor Eleanor Shaw, head of the Adam Smith Business School, described the facility as a beautiful, light open space that offers many opportunities for delivering excellent learning experiences for our students and collaborative, welcoming offices, meeting rooms, and spaces for our staff and external partners.Project DataStart: October 2017Completion: December 2023Location: GlasgowScale: 12,500m2 GFA, 11,500m2 GIAClient: University of GlasgowServices provided by Hassell: Architecture and interior design