diff --git a/eslint.config.js b/eslint.config.js
index 49cacc2..4c409fa 100644
--- a/eslint.config.js
+++ b/eslint.config.js
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import js from '@eslint/js';
 import svelte from 'eslint-plugin-svelte';
 import prettier from 'eslint-config-prettier';
 import ts from 'typescript-eslint';
+import globals from 'globals';
 
 export default ts.config(
 	js.configs.recommended,
@@ -12,6 +13,9 @@ export default ts.config(
 	{
 		files: ['**/*.svelte', '**/*.svelte.ts', '**/*.svelte.js'],
 		languageOptions: {
+			globals: {
+				...globals.browser
+			},
 			parserOptions: {
 				parser: ts.parser
 			}
diff --git a/implementation-plans/_index.md b/implementation-plans/_index.md
index d905abc..0e7cf00 100644
--- a/implementation-plans/_index.md
+++ b/implementation-plans/_index.md
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@
 | #2    | Proto codegen pipeline for TypeScript gRPC-Web stubs   | COMPLETED    | [issue-002.md](issue-002.md) |
 | #3    | Configure Caddy for gRPC-Web support                   | COMPLETED    | [issue-003.md](issue-003.md) |
 | #4    | gRPC-Web client service layer                          | COMPLETED    | [issue-004.md](issue-004.md) |
+| #5    | Chat page layout and message list component            | COMPLETED    | [issue-005.md](issue-005.md) |
diff --git a/implementation-plans/issue-005.md b/implementation-plans/issue-005.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d82283c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/implementation-plans/issue-005.md
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+---
+---
+
+# Issue #5: Chat page layout and message list component
+
+**Status:** COMPLETED
+**Issue:** https://git.shahondin1624.de/llm-multiverse/llm-multiverse-ui/issues/5
+**Branch:** `feature/issue-5-chat-layout`
+
+## Summary
+
+Build the `/chat` route with scrollable message list, user/assistant message bubbles, auto-scroll, and empty state. Uses Svelte 5 runes.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [x] `/chat` route created
+- [x] Scrollable message list component
+- [x] Distinct user and assistant message bubble styles
+- [x] Auto-scroll to bottom on new messages
+- [x] Svelte 5 runes used for reactive message state (`$state`, `$derived`)
+- [x] Empty state shown when no messages
+
+## Deviations
+
+- Added `globals` package to ESLint config for browser globals in Svelte files (fixes `Element`/`HTMLDivElement` not defined errors).
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index b737c94..4785726 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 				"eslint": "^9.0.0",
 				"eslint-config-prettier": "^10.0.0",
 				"eslint-plugin-svelte": "^3.0.0",
+				"globals": "^17.4.0",
 				"prettier": "^3.0.0",
 				"prettier-plugin-svelte": "^3.0.0",
 				"svelte": "^5.51.0",
@@ -803,6 +804,19 @@
 				"url": "https://opencollective.com/eslint"
 			}
 		},
+		"node_modules/@eslint/eslintrc/node_modules/globals": {
+			"version": "14.0.0",
+			"resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/globals/-/globals-14.0.0.tgz",
+			"integrity": "sha512-oahGvuMGQlPw/ivIYBjVSrWAfWLBeku5tpPE2fOPLi+WHffIWbuh2tCjhyQhTBPMf5E9jDEH4FOmTYgYwbKwtQ==",
+			"dev": true,
+			"license": "MIT",
+			"engines": {
+				"node": ">=18"
+			},
+			"funding": {
+				"url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+			}
+		},
 		"node_modules/@eslint/js": {
 			"version": "9.39.4",
 			"resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@eslint/js/-/js-9.39.4.tgz",
@@ -2695,9 +2709,9 @@
 			}
 		},
 		"node_modules/globals": {
-			"version": "14.0.0",
-			"resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/globals/-/globals-14.0.0.tgz",
-			"integrity": "sha512-oahGvuMGQlPw/ivIYBjVSrWAfWLBeku5tpPE2fOPLi+WHffIWbuh2tCjhyQhTBPMf5E9jDEH4FOmTYgYwbKwtQ==",
+			"version": "17.4.0",
+			"resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/globals/-/globals-17.4.0.tgz",
+			"integrity": "sha512-hjrNztw/VajQwOLsMNT1cbJiH2muO3OROCHnbehc8eY5JyD2gqz4AcMHPqgaOR59DjgUjYAYLeH699g/eWi2jw==",
 			"dev": true,
 			"license": "MIT",
 			"engines": {
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index f8aa47e..590aada 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 		"eslint": "^9.0.0",
 		"eslint-config-prettier": "^10.0.0",
 		"eslint-plugin-svelte": "^3.0.0",
+		"globals": "^17.4.0",
 		"prettier": "^3.0.0",
 		"prettier-plugin-svelte": "^3.0.0",
 		"svelte": "^5.51.0",
diff --git a/src/lib/components/.gitkeep b/src/lib/components/.gitkeep
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/src/lib/components/MessageBubble.svelte b/src/lib/components/MessageBubble.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..10ca0d2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/components/MessageBubble.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+<script lang="ts">
+	import type { ChatMessage } from '$lib/types';
+
+	let { message }: { message: ChatMessage } = $props();
+
+	const isUser = $derived(message.role === 'user');
+</script>
+
+<div class="flex {isUser ? 'justify-end' : 'justify-start'} mb-3">
+	<div
+		class="max-w-[75%] rounded-2xl px-4 py-2.5 {isUser
+			? 'bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-br-md'
+			: 'bg-gray-200 text-gray-900 rounded-bl-md'}"
+	>
+		<p class="text-sm whitespace-pre-wrap">{message.content}</p>
+		<time class="mt-1 block text-xs {isUser ? 'text-blue-200' : 'text-gray-500'}">
+			{message.timestamp.toLocaleTimeString([], { hour: '2-digit', minute: '2-digit' })}
+		</time>
+	</div>
+</div>
diff --git a/src/lib/components/MessageList.svelte b/src/lib/components/MessageList.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..045db98
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/components/MessageList.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+<script lang="ts">
+	import { tick } from 'svelte';
+	import type { ChatMessage } from '$lib/types';
+	import MessageBubble from './MessageBubble.svelte';
+
+	let { messages }: { messages: ChatMessage[] } = $props();
+
+	let container: Element | undefined = $state();
+
+	async function scrollToBottom() {
+		await tick();
+		if (container) {
+			container.scrollTop = container.scrollHeight;
+		}
+	}
+
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (messages.length > 0) {
+			scrollToBottom();
+		}
+	});
+</script>
+
+<div bind:this={container} class="flex-1 overflow-y-auto p-4">
+	{#if messages.length === 0}
+		<div class="flex h-full items-center justify-center">
+			<div class="text-center text-gray-400">
+				<p class="text-lg font-medium">No messages yet</p>
+				<p class="mt-1 text-sm">Send a message to start a conversation</p>
+			</div>
+		</div>
+	{:else}
+		{#each messages as message (message.id)}
+			<MessageBubble {message} />
+		{/each}
+	{/if}
+</div>
diff --git a/src/lib/types.ts b/src/lib/types.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a87e401
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/types.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+export interface ChatMessage {
+	id: string;
+	role: 'user' | 'assistant';
+	content: string;
+	timestamp: Date;
+}
diff --git a/src/routes/chat/+page.svelte b/src/routes/chat/+page.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..36341d3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/routes/chat/+page.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+<script lang="ts">
+	import type { ChatMessage } from '$lib/types';
+	import MessageList from '$lib/components/MessageList.svelte';
+
+	let messages: ChatMessage[] = $state([]);
+</script>
+
+<div class="flex h-screen flex-col">
+	<header class="border-b border-gray-200 bg-white px-4 py-3">
+		<h1 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900">Chat</h1>
+	</header>
+
+	<MessageList {messages} />
+</div>