One day in winter, I felt the cold air of the city surrounding this concrete forest. With a breath of the Scottish song I heard, I felt as if I had been transported to a vast and boundless highland. It suddenly occurred to me a saying by Victor Hugo: “Music expresses what cannot be expressed in words and what cannot be kept silent.” However, when I impulsively wanted to pick up the music I once loved, I found that my musical spirit had no place to rest.

Glasgow is a city with a rich musical heritage, from Celtic traditions to folk music, yet its cultural infrastructure has long struggled to provide accessible spaces for ordinary citizens and grassroots musicians.Many performers lack suitable venues, and people with average economic foundations have few opportunities to experience music performance and creation. It also reflects the imbalance between cultural demand and spatial supply. Through the renovation of the former Central Police Headquarters at 54 St. Andrew’s Square, we can create this opportunity. Although this place has historical and cultural value, the interior of the building is broken, natural light is limited, and the structure has deteriorated. It is close to Glasgow Green and the River Clyde, offering the opportunity to combine cultural activities with natural elements, enhancing creativity, happiness and community interaction.

Additionally, surrounding music stores, residential areas, and public transport links strengthen the site’s potential as a civic hub. This project aims to transform the building into an inclusive, participatory space where music can be performed, learned, and celebrated daily, addressing both the limitations of existing infrastructure and the needs of Glasgow’s diverse musical community.