Project Team
It started with a conversation between artist and designer Steuart Padwick, co-creative and project director Natalie May (Alexopoulos) and Ramboll back in January 2021 and became a legacy gift to Glasgow and South Lanarkshire from over 50 companies.
Artist Steuart Padwick, Director Natalie May (Alexopoulos)
Steuart Padwick Ltd
Steuart Padwick has designed several major public art installations in support of mental health. He is also a designer of furniture, lighting and products for domestic and contract spaces.
Natalie May (Alexopoulos) has produced several major public art installations and films in support of mental health. She has a creative marketing background, working with the likes of Apple and Tate Galleries.
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Clyde Gateway
Clyde Gateway is Scotland’s largest and most ambitious regeneration company which exists to drive inward investment across the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen. We work to bring real economic and social transformation to the area by tackling inequalities, creating jobs and ultimately improving the lives of those who live in the area.
Visit websiteGlasgow Central Station location for timber Beacon of Hope
Network Rail
Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway network. Our role is to deliver a safe and reliable railway to support the needs of our communities, economy, and environment.
Visit websiteMental health collaborator and location for Hope Triptych
University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university in Glasgow. It was named the Times Higher Education UK University of the Year 2019 and the Sunday Times Good University Guide Scottish University of the Year 2020.
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Aggregate Industries
Aggregate Industries are leading player in the construction materials industry, producing a wide range of construction materials including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products.
Visit websitePrecast columns, lifting / installation
Keltbray
Keltbray is a leading UK specialist engineering and construction services business, offering a unique self-delivery capability spanning key phases of the construction value chain – civil engineering, geotechnical, asbestos management, demolition, piling and reinforced concrete structures, decommissioning, remediation, rail, power distribution and transmission, and environmental services.
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Ramboll
As well as Lead Engineering consultant they helped with a walking cycle trail design, and marketing and communications support including social media. Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. Our 16,000 experts create sustainable solutions across Buildings; Transport; Water; Environment & Health; Architecture, Landscape & Urbanism; Energy and Management Consulting.
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Urban Union
Urban Union specialises in large-scale regeneration projects and has an unrivalled commitment to creating communities, not simply building new homes. Part of Robertson Group, it’s currently delivering three mixed-tenure developments: Pennywell Living in Edinburgh, Laurieston Living and Pollokshaws Living in Glasgow.
Visit websiteSupplier of Caithness stone
A&D Sutherland
A & D Sutherland Ltd is the country’s largest supplier of Caithness Flagstone paving and natural stone products. They supplied, cut and engraved the stone
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Ainscough
Ainscough Crane Hire is the market leader for lifting solutions, contract lift, crane hire and services to the infrastructure, construction, power generation and industrial markets.
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Buro Happold
Buro Happold is an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, consultants and advisers. With 1,900 employees operating in 26 locations worldwide, we have a world-class reputation for delivering creative, value-led solutions for the built environment.
Visit websitePiling mat, cap and groundworks
Careys
Careys are a specialist contractor of over 50 years, successfully delivering bespoke construction solutions for a range of iconic and award-winning civil engineering projects across the UK.
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Central FS Lighting
Central FS Lighting have a long and proud history providing a wide range of electrical services to customers across the domestic and commercial markets.
Visit websiteRecycled glass aggregate
Dryden Aqua
Dryden Aqua is the world’s largest manufacturer of glass filtration media, providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the water treatment industry.
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EDRMedeso
The UK’s Elite Channel Partner for Ansys engineering simulation tools.
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Graham
Graham is a privately-owned company that specialises in the delivery of award-winning construction, civil engineering, interior fit-out, facilities management and investment projects.
Visit websiteconcrete sealant
Guard Industry
Guard Industry make ecological and innovative products to preserve buildings
Visit websiteCretcon formwork tubes
H-Bau
Since 1977 H-BAU Technik is a reliable partner in the field of concrete and precast construction. The company creates standards in construction technology: from sealing and formwork to sound insulation. In addition they supplied the supporting ring moulds
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HD Collins
HD Collins offer the industry the very best in metal spinning manufacturing, combining the highest level of service with professional in-house design, tooling and production capabilities.
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J&P Building Systems
J&P Building Systems specialise in the design and supply of engineered construction products under the brands JORDAHL, H-BAU, and PFEIFER. Products include connection systems; thermally insulated connection products; precast concrete lifting solutions and concrete waterproofing products.
Visit websiteSupplier of recycled piling tubes
John Lawrie
With a keen focus on the circular economy, we purchase steel tubulars from the oil and gas industry and repurpose them as a high-quality alternative to new manufactured prime steel products in the construction piling industry.
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JR Adam & Sons
JR Adam & Sons are a 4th generation metal recyclers and worldwide exporters of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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LB Foundations
LB Foundations were established in 2004 and are a Scottish based piling Contractor. Our services include temporary and permanent sheet piling, propping, king posts walls and driven steel bearing piles.
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NSS
NSS is a specialist supplier of maintenance, testing, hire & cleaning services
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NWH Group
NWH are an above and below ground complete waste management company.
Visit websiteLightning Connector
Omega Red Group
Omega Red Group was established in 1988, and is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection and height safety protection.
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Patrick Thorn
Patrick Thorn & Co providers of Tools for the Creative. A leading Artec3D Gold partner in the UK
Visit websiteStructural precast metal work
Pfeifer
Pfeifer Knowing our customers we support them with standard and customized solutions worldwide for the efficient and safe transport and connecting of precast concrete elements, loads and goods of all kinds.
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Phoenix Drilling
Phoenix Drilling offers a personal service of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations to the same high levels of service and quality to customers throughout the public and private sectors.
Visit websiteChild sculpture pre-cast
Plean Precast
Plean Precast, formed in 1967, has established itself as a principal producer of bespoke Architectural & Structural Precast Concrete. Based in Central Scotland, Plean serves the whole of the UK market with a range of products including dry & wet cast stone, architectural cladding and hard landscaping elements.
Visit websiteThe Hope Sculpture site security
Prime Secure +
Prime Secure provide security solutions for construction, void property, corporate security & Covid-19.
Visit websiteLaying paving and bench installation
Rainton Construction Scotland
Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd provide expertise in Public Realm environments, establishing an un-rivalled reputation and track record in the delivery of high-profile, complex streetscapes.
Visit websiteScaffold supply and design
RMD KwikForm
RMD Kwikform (RMDK) is a global leader in formwork, falsework, and ground shoring solutions. RMDK provides engineering solutions in the specialist field of temporary structures, needed to deliver major infrastructure and building projects.
Visit websiteSupplier of recycled steel rebar
Romtech
Leading force in the design, development and supply of steel reinforcement to the UK Construction Industry.
Visit websiteInfrastructure and cementation design
Skanska
Skanska is an industry leading project development and construction group. Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative and progressive. We build for a better society. They also supplied/manufactured the precision pillar locating jig.
Visit websiteManufactured the lighting fittings
Stoane Lighting
Stoane Lighting is a certified B Corp employee owned specialist manufacturer of architectural lighting equipment.
Visit websiteLighting programming
Studiotech
Delivering specialist architectural lighting and dynamic control solutions. Our work is about connection and communication with light.
Visit websiteMaker of timber Beacon of Hope
EcoSystems
ECOSystems Technologies Limited is an innovative PropTech company dedicated to digital transformation in the construction industry, applied innovation in timber technology and the democratisation of sustainable, healthy building solutions.
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Factory/machinery and facilities
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is Scotland’s innovation centre for the built environment. Designed to accelerate the industry towards net zero carbon, CSIC draws together industry, academia and the public sector to transform industry.
Visit websiteProviding timber for Beacon of Hope
BSW
BSW Group is the UK’s largest integrated forestry and sawmilling business, offering a wide range of sustainable products and services.
Visit websiteBending & welding of Hope Triptych
Cairnhill Structures & Watson Towers
Cairnhill Structures / Watson Towers Group are one of the largest steel fabricators in the UK offering a range of specialist steel solutions and in house engineering services to multiple sectors. #whatcanwedoforyou
Visit websiteHope Triptych paint finish
Possilpark Shotblasting
Possilpark Shotblasting offer a wide range of metal finishing solutions that we can provide in our bespoke manufacturing facility based in the heart of the South/East of Glasgow, Scotland.
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All3Media Group/Bullion Productions
(Bullion Productions) is a world leading independent production and distribution group with more than 40 companies based in the UK, US, Europe and New Zealand.
Visit websiteAugmented reality Hope Sculpture App
Arcade
Arcade is The Spatial Agency. We use immersive technologies to connect people to place through play.
Visit websiteTrain tickets
Avanti West Coast
Operator of intercity rail services on the West Coast Main Line, is delivering a cleaner, greener railway that drives the West Coast forward.
Visit websiteSupport community outreach
BikeTown
BikeTown, is a local not for profit cycling initiative and social enterprise based in Cambuslang & Rutherglen. It is part of Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, a charity that was set up to improve the lives and communities within the two towns.
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British Geological Survey
The British Geological Survey is a world-leading geological survey and global geoscience organisation, focused on public-good science for government and research to understand earth and environmental processes.
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Camglen Radio
Camglen Radio exists to serve the communities of Rutherglen, Cambuslang and surrounding areas.
Visit websiteWrote the historical context for the Hope Sculptures.
Dr John Young
University of Strathclyde lecturer, mainly focused on seventeenth century and early eighteenth century Scotland.
Elected Fellow of the Royal History Society
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Factory73
Factory 73 are a Glasgow-based technical web development company that help our clients find solutions to the toughest of technical challenges.
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FarrerKane
Farrer Kane is a communications agency covering a range of disciplines, from public relations and social media engagement to brand building.
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Forestry & Land Scotland
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) manages forests and land owned by Scottish Ministers in a way that supports and enables economically sustainable forestry; conserves and enhances the environment; delivers benefits for people and nature; and supports Scottish Ministers in their stewardship of Scotland's national forests and land.
They were a supporter from the start allowing us to build the Hope Sculpture
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FourFifteen
FourFifteen is a brand, design, creative and marketing solutions company specialising in the property sector.
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Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council is Scotland's largest local authority and delivers services to citizens, business and visitors
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Healthy n Happy
Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust provides opportunities for people in Cambuslang and Rutherglen to actively improve their lives and their area.
Visit websiteMental health Support
Mental Health Foundation Scotland & NI
Mental Health Scotland & N.I We believe in good mental health for all. We help people to understand, improve and protect mental health - and therefore prevent mental illness. In Scotland our activities focus on children and young people, and on supporting communities at greatest risk.
They helped with signposting and messaging as well as support for the words of hope.
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Nature Scot
Nature Scot, is the public body responsible for Scotland's natural heritage, especially its natural, genetic and scenic diversity, connecting people and nature in Scotland.
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Radisson Red Glasgow
Radisson RED Glasgow is the ultimate destination hotel, the coolest place to enjoy great music, cool vibes and the best view in Scotland from our stunning RED Sky Bar.
Visit websiteWriting the context and local history for Cuningar Loop.
Rutherglen Heritage Society
Promoting and preserving the proud history and heritage of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen.
Visit websiteTrain tickets
ScotRail
ScotRail is the national rail provider for Scotland, serving more than 350 stations across the country.
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Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's national economic development agency. We’re committed to growing the Scottish economy for the benefit of all, helping create more quality jobs and a brighter future for every region.
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South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, providing services for 320,000 residents. The council’s vision is to improve the lives of everyone in South Lanarkshire.
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St James Arts
St James Arts is a public relations consultancy directed by Nigel Rubenstein, specialising in cultural communications for a range of cultural not-for-profit and commercial clients.
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Stand Agency
Stand Agency, are a communications consultancy. We use insight, strategy and creativity to support brands and organisations on their journey to better.
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Supporters of the project
UN Climate Champions Team / Race To Zero
UN Climate Champions Team/Race to Zero, are responsible for mobilising stronger and more ambitious climate action amongst non-state actors.
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Vision Events Glasgow
Vision Events Glasgow, an AV production & technical support service for the event industry.
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Voco, Grand Central
An IHG Hotel. Relive the golden age of travel at voco® Grand Central Glasgow, an enduring monument to Victorian glamour in an unbeatable central location.
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Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland exists to lead Scotland to use products and resources responsibly, focusing on where we can have the greatest impact on climate change.
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