Museum of scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Yesterday as part of our independent study we took a trip to the National Museum of Scotland.
As a Glaswegian born and bred it was my first time going to this beautifully architectured building. As I walked into the grand hall the light flooded in through this beautifully structured glass roof. The white painted frame work which flowed all the way down to the floor opened up the space which allowed me to take a deep breath and take it all in.

Winde Rienstra bamboo shoe

Next up we headed into the fashion design section where we looked at a wonderful collection of modern and inspiring pieces of art. Including this piece by Winde Rienstra who uses bamboo and zip-ties to create this  unique pair of heals, its geometric
shape reminds me of an upside down city which adds to the urban and industrial vibe that's given off by the materials.


When we entered the science and technology section which was by far my favorite section. Whilst viewing these displays I was constantly amazed by how far technology has come in the last 50 years.
The camera on the left shows the development of this change and ironically as i took this picture with the smart phone on my camera it shows the advancement in technology.

steam engine

This dual steam engine which caught my eye  1) Machanics is something i am interested by but I lack knowledge off  2) For its vibrant colours, which helped me understand it mechanisms. I decided that throughout this year i am going to challenge myself to learn about this engineering and power systems.

clarice cliff 1935

This tea pot is  handmade by Clarice Cliff in 1935, but gives of a 60s vibe it shows how designers have to predict an influence the future.  The circular form and geometric pattern makes it stand out from generic metal teapots and give a fun and enjoyable feel to serving tea.

Overall the morning was very enjoyable and it also allowed me to get to know my class mates more and discover things i may of not done myself. we ended the trip by going to the top of the museum where we could look over the to of Edinburgh in the concrete and wooden landscaped garden.

the view from the top of the museum