Re:Motion: New Movements in Scottish Architecture
International Architecture Biennale, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Re:Motion: New Movements in Scottish Architecture, a touring exhibition curated by The Lighthouse and Glasgow’s Graven Images, was the flagship public attraction of SUST., and made a high profile appearance at the inaugural Rotterdam International Architecture Biennale. The exhibition, which then went on show in Scotland until 31 October 2003 at Lomond Shores, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, attempted to address the key issues of sustainability with particular reference to mobility, and eight of Scotland’s best architectural practices were let loose to explore ideas on transport related issues and their impact on the built environment in Scotland.

Gareth Hoskins Architects posited the notion of adopting the use of the River Clyde as a main artery from Glasgow Airport to the city centre. The project focused on creating routes and modes of travel through the relocation of population from suburbia to newly created housing within the “blue field” site of the River Clyde. This new type of habitation would then open up many possibilities for alternative and sustainable forms of travel that would ease existing congestion.