A £33 million student residency marked its topping out with a private graffiti art show by artist Taio.

Clyde Court by Robertson Construction Central West will provide 169 studio bedrooms with facilities to address what they say is a severe shortage of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde. 

Centrally located next to Glasgow High Court, River Clyde, and Glasgow Green, the  Jocelyn Square supports sustainability and provides en-suite rooms, fitted kitchen facilities, two private MasterChef kitchens, social study rooms, a cinema, gym, and breakout spaces with pool tables and a cycle store.

As part of the celebrations, guests added their 'menchie' to one of the Taio's art installations.

As the construction progresses, the artwork will be covered up, evolving into a piece of hidden art that future generations will discover when the building is repurposed.

Andy McLinden, regional managing director at Robertson Construction Central West, said: “As part of topping out events, our customers and their guests have been invited to sign part of the building so that they forever become part of the building’s legacy.

"We wanted to acknowledge the strong tradition of graffiti and urban art in Glasgow, since Clyde Court sits closely to one of the magnificent street art works that is part of the Glasgow mural trail, so we have worked with Taio to create four pieces that will be on display for one day only and that guests can add their name to.”

Adam Sadler, project director at Urbanite Student Living, said: “Reaching this significant milestone in the build programme takes us one step closer to seeing Clyde Court become a thriving hub of student life and activity.

"These pieces of art now become part of the legacy of the building and are in a secret location within the building that only those involved in the project know."

Guests were also invited to sign a steel plaque to be displayed in the completed building.

The six-storey structure, built floor by floor using insitu-concrete includes PV panels and a 'green' roof.

The building would also feature electric vehicle charging stations, cycle parking and improved public areas with outdoor furnishing and landscaping.

Taio said: "Urban art continues to evolve, and styles change with each passing year, it’s exciting to think that this art will be rediscovered one day and represent a snapshot in time, but the landmarks and messaging will stand the test of time."