Skyline Issue 10

Skyline

SUMMER 2013

Image: Sense Datum, exhibition by Nigel Reid-Foster

Issue 10: The Summer Charity Edition

Saddle up for our annual summer event!

Meet your new neighbours!

The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show New Art Exhibition: Nigel Reid-Foster Skyline Online www.skypark-glasgow.com/news-press

Issue 10: The Summer Charity Edition

IN THIS ISSUE

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Diary Dates

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Comic Relief Round-up

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The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show

Zip Wire & Abseil Challenge with Frank McAvennie

Tenant Focus: Herbert Engineering & Product Sprout

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Who’s your style icon?

BBQ, live music and lots more on Friday 21st June

On-site Services

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New Healthcare Services

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New Art: Nigel Reid-Foster

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Wildlife Adventures!

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WELCOME Hey y’all. Welcome to the summer issue of Skyline!

In our action packed fundraising Hoedown issue, we’ve just the ticket for adrenaline junkies and party people alike to get y’all in the mood before you head off on sun filled (we hope!) holidays.

Angela Higgins Owner/Director Resonance Capital

This year’s fundraiser on June 21st is double the fun, bigger, faster and even scarier than last year – eek! Our adrenaline filled zip slide and abseil challenges will see Radio Clyde DJs and football legend Frank McAvennie whizz off two Skypark buildings – we don’t do anything by half measures! We raised a whopping £20k last year, so please help us to smash our target and give much needed funds to Cash for Kids and Barnardo’s to help local children and families. It's open to everyone to take part as well as friends and family of Skyparkers. See Kelly at reception to sign up now as places are limited.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll be throwing our summer Hoedown Party where all you guys ‘n’ gals, can dust down your Stetsons and mosey on down to Cranston Street car park for an afternoon of live music, BBQ and fun family entertainment. Turn to page 9 to find out more.

In this issue, we’re pleased to welcome some new Skypark tenants on page 11 with Product Sprout and Herbert Engineering, as well as City ICT, AC2.com Productions, Actual Signs, Kelvin Connect, Paul McArdle and Insurance Helpline, all joining the community.

Ken Barrett Owner/Director Resonance Capital

With another outstanding artist showcasing their work in our gallery space, we speak to current artist Nigel ReidFoster on the back page to find out a little more about what inspires his artwork.

Skyline summer is filled with tenant news, offers and dates for your diary. We hope you enjoy and of course, if there’s anything you’d like to see featured in the magazine, please let us know. Kelly at reception is all ears.

We have lots going on this summer at Skypark and we hope you enjoy the next couple of months within the community. And remember, every summer has a story!

Best wishes,

Mark Holmes Asset Manager Moorfield Group

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Lisa & Kelly Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager Skypark

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager Skypark

Lisa Kirsop Tenant Services Skypark

Kelly Naylor Concierge & Events Skypark

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DEGREE SHOW 2013

8 - 15 JUNE

Image: Jade Starmore’s Museum of Forgotten Costume collection

WWW.GSA.AC.UK/DEGREESHOW2013

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e’re pleased to announce that Resonance Capital, the joint venture partner with Moorfield Group in Skypark, is to be the headline sponsor of the GSA Degree Show 2013.

The Degree Show will take place from 8th-15th June on the Garnethill campus and here at Skypark. The Show will feature the work of more than 400 graduating students from the Schools of Fine Art, Design and Architecture. Expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors, it showcases work by a new generation of talent that is following in the footsteps of celebrated fashion designer Jonathan Saunders, PDE graduates Andy Lauder, Design Manager for Apple in the USA and Jonathan Biddle, Design Manager for Kindle/Amazon - USA, and Turner Prize winning artists Douglas Gordon and Martin Boyce.

Angela Higgins, director of Resonance Capital and asset manager of Skypark comments: “We are thrilled to be the headline sponsors of the 2013 GSA Degree Show. We have huge admiration for The Glasgow School of Art and are passionate supporters of Glasgow’s vibrant arts scene, valuing the contribution that each make to businesses and the community. The GSA sponsorship, and the welcome assistance from Arts & Business Scotland complements our Skypark art gallery and artist in residence project, helping to further our message that creativity and business are a natural pairing.”

Professor Seona Reid, Director of The Glasgow School of Art, welcomed the support from Resonance Capital: “The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show is our biggest annual event offering the opportunity to see the best in creative practice from a new generation of artists, designers and architects.

We are delighted to welcome Resonance Capital as headline sponsor for the 2013 Undergraduate Show.”

Image shows work by Stephanie Cheong whose O-pin project won her the 2013 GSA Deutsche Bank Award

05 Barclay Price, Chief Executive of Arts & Business Scotland said: ‘’I am delighted that Resonance Capital is sponsoring the GSA Degree Show. As one of the world’s leading art schools GSA is a powerhouse of creativity and through this sponsorship, and the company’s artists in residence project that Arts & Business Scotland is supporting, Resonance Capital is underlining its recognition that in both business and the arts, imaginative ways of thinking are essential to success.”

The Degree Show offers an unrivalled opportunity to see and buy work by students graduating from the world famous Glasgow School of Art. The Skypark Campus, which has been home to the GSA’s Design School whilst the phase 1 of the campus development at Garnethill is under construction, will once again host the Degree Show exhibition by students graduating from the many design disciplines.

In Communication Design, visitors will see projects ranging from Jade Starmore’s striking, photographic Museum of Forgotten Costume collection to Ross Hogg’s short film, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, which has been selected for a screening at 2013 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

In Jewellery and Silversmithing designs range from exquisite creations in precious metals to funky rings, necklaces and bracelets. Among the graduating students to look out for is Stephanie Cheong whose O-pin project won her the 2013 GSA Deutsche Bank Award. Interior Design graduates have created responses to briefs ranging a small office to a bar and a fish shop.

Graduates in Textiles at the GSA include the celebrated fashion designer, Jonathan Saunders. At the Degree Show, the 2013 Textiles cohort will present a startling array of knitted, printed, embroidered and woven textiles. Meanwhile, Product Design and Product Design Engineering will showcase projects at the cutting edge of modern technology and service design – projects, like the previous Product Design student initiative Dementia Dogs, will make tangible differences to our lives.

Who’s your style icon?

Check out some of our this months stylish Skyparkers!

To get your picture taken all you need to do is speak to Kelly our Concierge. Kelly will ask you to answer a few simple questions and have your picture featured in the next issue of Skyline.

What are you waiting for!

Contact Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com.

Andrew Martin Where do you work? Road Traffic Law Solicitors www.roadtrafficlaw.com Who’s your style icon? Ryan Reynolds Most prized wardrobe item? T-shirt from Japan Biggest fashion disaster? Buying an Oasis t-shirt and wearing it to school only to realise it was a girls t-shirt!

Erin Davies

Sacha Mason

Where do you work? Hannah-Reed Consulting Engineers www.hannahreed.co.uk

Where do you work? Pocapoc Creative www.pocapoc.co.uk

Who’s your style icon? Carrie Underwood

Who’s your style icon? My grandmother, and Madonna for her chameleon like ways

Most prized wardrobe item? Miss Sixty Jacket Biggest fashion disaster? Blue Fleece, blue combat peddle-pushers and platform sketchers. I thought I was a spice girl!

Most prized wardrobe item? My black leather cape by fashion designer Keira along with my Marc Ross wedding dress (in the making) Biggest fashion disaster? My fish tail, tafetta prom dress

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O2 Guru 12-2pm, Skypark 1 Reception. Free network & handset advice + special phone contract deals.

Massage Day

DIARY DATES For details of all the latest event listings visit: www.skypark-glasgow.com/events

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11am-3pm, Acupressure massage to help relax you after a busy week at work!

GSA Degree Show 10am - 9pm Skypark 5, 45 Finnieston St. The annual undergraduate Degree Show, featuring work from graduating students from various disciplines from the Design School.

Blood Donation 0900-11.30 & 1300-1530 The Blood Bus will be conveniently located on-site, giving you the opportunity to give blood, with minimum effort.

Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for bookings.

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JULY

Zip Wire & Abseil Challenge GO ON - WE DARE YOU! TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE FOR THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE: see page 8!

Skypark Summer Hoedown Dust off those cowboy boots folks - join us for our annual summer event - bbq, live band, and lots of fun entertainment! See page 9 for more details

Beauty Day

AUGUST

Skypark 1, 20% off all treatments with Beauty LA, manicures, waxing & more...

Podiatry Clinic Skypark 1 Meeting Room - ground floor - by appointment only, turn to page 13 for more details.

August Social on the Terrace 12-2pm Garden Terrace at the rear of Skypark 1.

Join us at the official opening of our new garden: bbq, drinks and music in the sun (fingers crossed!)

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Issue 10: The Summer Charity Edition

TAKE THE LEAP FOR CHARITY FRIDAY 21ST JUNE Skypark 1 Challenge: 140ft abseil off Skypark 1!

Skypark 3 Challenge: Zip wire 320ft from Skypark 3 to the car park!

Skypark 1 & 3: Or why not make a real adventure of it and take on both!! You will first have the rush of the zip wire followed by a 140ft abseil!

Just £20 to sign up for both!!

Help raise money for a charity of your choice.

Do you love the rush of adrenaline? Love a good dare?

Well, we have the perfect challenge for you! On June 21st we have two fantastic opportunities for everyone, with a zip wire and abseil all in the aid of charity. Join Frank McAvennie in taking the leap for charity!

Skyparkers will be raising money for their own charities as well as Cash for Kids and Barnado’s with this year’s charity event, so why not put a team together with your colleagues or friends, it’s open to everyone!? You won’t be alone as Frank McAvennie will also be harnessing up to raise as much money as he can for both charities. Just remember, don’t look down!

Interested? To book your place all you need to do is pay a £20 deposit to Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com.

After throwing yourself off the Skypark building and screaming your head off, you can relax at the Skypark’s annual summer event. This year we are throwing a Hoedown Party where the guys ‘n’ gals can mosey on down to Lower Cranston St from 3:30pm – 7pm for an afternoon filled with live music, BBQ and fun family entertainment. It’s a free event, and all welcome!

Show your Skyperks card at the Hoedown to receive a complimentary drink and food. If you haven’t received yours yet, please contact Kelly.

Frank McAvennie is taking on the challenge!

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Issue 10: The Summer Charity Edition

We’d like to say a massive well done to everyone who dressed up, got drenched, donated and got into the spirit for Comic Relief this year!

Between everyone at Skypark we managed to raise a huge amount of money for a great cause.

Thank you to everyone and here are a few snaps of the day...

Skypark Management, Security, Cleaning and Maintenance raised £330 and gave everyone a good laugh by dressing in Onesies for the day!

Hazel Hume from Stella Travel dyed her hair red for the occasion, raising £203! Other activities throughout the office raised over £1300!

GHA lucky dip stall raised a whopping £608!

O2 tug of war! Through on-site fundraising an amazing £1,411.07 was raised, and £60,562.50 through incoming call donations taken on the night!!

HML soak the managers and dressing up raised £350

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TENANT FOCUS:

Herbert Engineering making waves at skypark

Skypark has a wide range of tenants all under its roof and this month we are shinning the spot light on Herbert Engineering Corp, whose area of expertise is in the conceptual, preliminary and contract design of commercial vessels e.g. conversions of containerships, break-bulk carriers, ro-ro’s, and tankers.

Herbert Engineering Corp (HEC) is actively involved in the design of ships, marine transportation systems, and offshore structures. Providing marine consulting and software development services to ship-owners, operators, charterers, shipyards, and government agencies.

Being the largest commercial shipping designer in the US, HEC have offices in San Francisco, Shanghai, Annapolis and latterly Glasgow since 2008, and have decades of experience serving customers such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, Conoco-Philips, Shell and BP.

Luca Letizia Managing Director

SAY HELLO TO PRODUCT SPROUT

Luca Letizia, Managing Director, Herbert Engineering Europe (UK) said: “The benefits of being based at Skypark in Glasgow is that we are close to Aberdeen and have an easy link to London.

“HEC has also added new staff to the UK branch to allow it to better serve our clients in the UK and the rest of Europe, who required a more immediate and convenient access to our engineering services.

“Herbert Engineering Europe is currently concentrating heavily on offshore design support, as well as CFD analysis focused to the optimization of ship fuel consumption. In addition, the branch continues in its role of support and marketing for the Herbert-ABS software products.”

HEC moved into Skypark at the start of 2013 and are currently expanding into Europe focusing on the oil and gas market.

For more information about HEC, please visit www.herbert.com. Or to contact them direct you will find them at Suite 7, Skyhub. Telephone number 0141 416 4775.

Product Sprout has joined Skypark and we’re excited to announce that these guys are taking new product ideas and literally making them sprout!

platforms, changes the entire landscape of how products can be brought to market and allows the ‘little guy’ to have global reach.

Putting it simply, the company helps individuals and companies develop their product ideas into working prototypes which are then published on Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter. If the campaign successfully gains sufficient pre-orders they then develop, engineer, manufacture and supply the products.

“Crowdfunding websites allow people to share a prototype of their product with millions of potential customers globally and ask for pre-orders to fund mass manufacture and delivery.

Craig Lynn of Product Sprout said, “We help inventors, entrepreneurs and SMEs turn their ideas into successful products. We also work with multinationals to help them engage with their customer base in co-creating products that the market truly wants.

“We are the only company in the UK that is offering this service at the moment and we know it’s hard bringing a new product to the market, so that’s why we’ve specifically created our approach to minimise; initial development costs, time to market and the risk of an unsuccessful product.”

Craig added, “Tailoring product development to crowd funding

“Sounds too good to be true? Well, it’s not easy, but many people have already launched successful companies after raising thousands and even millions of pounds through crowd funding and you could be one of them!” he finished.

Got a new product idea? Contact Craig at hello@productsprout.com or call on 0141 248 7695.

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O2 Guru

O2 Shop at Skypark Did you know there is an O2 shop on your doorstep?! The O2 shop opens it’s doors to everyone at Skypark. Not only that, they offer everyone fantastic deals on phones and contracts.

You can receive up to 30% discount off your Refresh Anytime Agreement - plus get up to 5 friends or family discounts as well.

Pop into the shop to find out more, or contact Calum MacNeil, calum.macneil@o2.com for more detail.

The O2 Guru service is continuing with the help of our new Guru, Michael McSorley. He will be in Skypark 1 Reception on the first Wednesday of every month, from 12-2pm, giving you help and advice on any issues you may be having with your handset.

Calum will also be there to tell you about the latest special offers available, so come along and say hello!

Brand New Dry Cleaning Service with Atlantis

NOW OPEN MONDAY & THURSDAY: 12.30 - 13.30 SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION For more details of the dry cleaning, laundry, ironing & alteration services ask Concierge for a price list or visit their website www.atlantislaundrette.co.uk

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t Skypark we all work hard but sometimes we need a helping hand when it comes to our fitness and we know just the man who can get us into shape. Meet our new Personal Trainer and Professional Massage Therapist Paul McArdle.

Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist Joins Skypark To add to our array of convenient onsite amenities, K&L Podiatrists will be starting with a trial date on Monday 1st July.

To book an appointment and for a price list please visit the Concierge Services section of MySky. If you would like to contact Katie and Louise directly please email them at kandlpodiatry@gmail.com

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odiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities in the lower limb and foot. Services include biomechanics, orthoses, nail surgery, wound care, health promotion and advice, management of the ‘at risk’ foot as well as a number of other specialist treatments.

Katie Hamilton and Louise Cassidy are state registered podiatrists (HPCP registered) both graduating in 2009 with a BSc Honours degree in Podiatry from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Katie has worked in a variety of positions within the NHS since qualifying in 2009. She is currently working in Oban as a Generalist

With over 20 years’ experience as a Personal Trainer, Paul took the decision to move into Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy, to enable him to provide a more holistic service to his clients. Offering sports and remedial/Swedish massages as well as a range of personal training programmes and classes that will get you feeling great just in time for summer.

Paul, who is based on-site at Skypark 1 on the ground floor just behind reception said: “You can access my Sports, Remedial and Swedish massage services at a time convenient to you.

“I provide sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes and offer special rates to

Skypark tenants for one-hour sessions and block bookings. If you spend most of your working week sitting behind a desk, you will benefit from the range of massage techniques that I use which help to reduce pain, increase movement, flexibility, improve circulation, reduce the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance.

“If you need some motivation and support with your exercise regime and feel that you would benefit from expert nutritional advice, my personal training service may be of interest.”

Skypark employees will receive a £5 discount when booking a single one hour session. £30 for an hour massage (Normally £35) or an hour of personal training £25 (Normally £30).

For more information or to book a session please visit www.paul-mcardle.co.uk for full details of massage and personal training services/prices available.

New Service at Skypark with K&L Podiatrists Specialist Podiatrist. Katie has gained experience and skills in toenail care, corn and verruca treatment, nail surgery and sports injuries/biomechanics. She has a certificate in local anaesthetics to allow for more specialist treatments.

Through K&L Podiatry, Katie is keen to bring these skills and services to Skypark.

Louise has experience in working in the private sector of podiatry and is excited to be given the opportunity to incorporate the skills and knowledge she has developed into the service that K&L Podiatry will be providing Skypark.

After graduating from Podiatry Louise went on to study a Post Graduate diploma in Anaesthetics and qualified in 2012. Louise has also gained work in working in the NHS.

Wildlife Adventures at Skypark!

People often ask how a nursery based in a business complex can be involved in nature. It takes some planning but most things are possible. In line with the Curriculum for Excellence, we follow the children’s interests which at this time of the year turn to summer.

We bought a caterpillar kit and managed to grow 5 butterflies.

We had to choose a calm day to release them – not an easy task. The children were thrilled to see the butterflies going onto the flowers outside reception. They understand the life cycle and hope to see caterpillars soon.

The Busy Bees (our 3-5 year olds) have been very busy learning about bees, minibeasts and butterflies. Initially, the children wanted to investigate bees. We found lots of information and went to the Art Galleries to see the bee hive.

We went around the flower beds outside but could not find any bees. The children decided it was too cold.

Our last wildlife experience has been watching our tadpoles grow in their tank. Again, the children understand the life cycle. However, they have been told that if we do manage to grow frogs they will be released in the country, far away from Skypark.

This led on to an interest in minibeasts in general. So we went on several minibeast hunts around the area and found worms, spiders, slugs and snails. Somewhere along the line we must have dug up a grub as we hatched a lily beetle!

We also growing potatoes, beans, courgettes and lettuce and are very excited about eating them.

Please call us on 0141 248 5557 if you would like to arrange an appointment to view your special Skypark nursery.

At West Coast Adventures, we are offering Skypark residents, along with their friends and families, a range of exciting outdoor activities at discounted rates. Try one activity, lasting for half a day, at £25 per person, or go for a combo day of 2 activities at £35 per person. All activities take place in a range of spectacular locations in Western and Central Scotland. The activities on offer are: -Gorge-walking -canoeing/sit on top kayaking -archery -rock-climbing/abseiling -orienteering/treasure hunt -hill-walking -trail cycling/mountain-biking.

Whether you want an action-packed adrenalin rush or simple fun and relaxation we will create an outdoor adventure to suit. (The above prices are based on a minimum group of 6 participants. This offer will be for a limited period only).

For more info or to make a booking contact us on 07584065145 or at info@westcoastadventures.co.uk

For full details of corporate membership offers please visit MySky.

Special Spa day offer at the Marine and Stirling Hotels Choice of 2 x 30 minute treatments 2 course lunch Full use of leisure facilities £39 per person/£75 for 2 people (Please quote Skypark Employee when booking)

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Have you got your Skyperks card yet? Log in to MySky and sign-up or pick one up from Concierge. It gives you access to a growing number of discounts from a wide range of businesses.

Plus access to some freebies at the Summer Hoedown!

Visit the website to see what’s on offer.....

skypark-glasgow.com/mysky For access to MySky, please contact Kelly@skypark-glasgow. com. Sign up to find out the latest on-site news and events; share information with your fellow colleagues and neighbouring businesses on the noticeboard; and book our on-site services including massage and beauty treatments, meeting rooms, car valet and visitors parking.

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We are thrilled to announce painter and sculptor Nigel Reid-Foster and his magnificent work Sense Datum to Skypark.

Over the years Nigel has explored a range of visually expressive processes in two, three and four dimensions representational and abstract, working with the mediums of paint, sculpture, photography and film.

With his work exploring the apparent randomness of life and the relationship between the sea and land and the often difficult relations man has with the sea.

Image: Sense Datum, exhibition by Nigel Reid-Foster

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For comments and content please contact: Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com or Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Nigel, who is from Kilcreggan, Argyll & Bute, began his career in the arts with Scottish Opera, training in theatre set and property design and construction, working with Scottish opera in their workshops and theatres and touring with Scottish Opera’s Opera for Youth Company with property and educational duties

Scottish Artist Nigel Reid-Foster showcases visual sensation at Skypark

With Sense Datum taking pride of place in Skypark until the end of June Nigel said: “With these hard-edged geometrical abstractions I explored the emotions evoked by visual sensation at a fundamental and direct level. I have removed all complicated processes and dispensed as far a possible with any representation or narrative, instead presenting simple geometric forms.

“Colour has the innate ability to directly address and powerfully provoke our emotions; I use it here in wide sumptuous swathes, utterly flat and devoid of texture yet bursting with energy and tension.

“Forms are reduced almost to symbols, yet they offer no meaning and hint at no narrative. Hung on these uncomplicated abstract frames the colours dance within the pictorial space. I present colour at overdose levels in order to intensify and maintain that emotional response.”

Not only does Nigel create stunning visual displays, he has also recently been involved in a number of video projects notably, Scottish BAFTA winning short movie ‘Bulb’.

Sense Datum will be present at Skypark until June 28th, 2013.

For more information on Nigel’s work please visit: valtosstudio.com