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Leading centre for design
The planned Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee looks set to become a leading centre for design.
A stunning new waterfront building has been commissioned to house exhibitions and showcase the best of Scotland’s design talent.
Six designs were shortlisted from more than 120 architecture firms that took part in the competition to design the landmark building, at Craig Harbour on the banks of the River Tay. Japanese architects, Kengo Kuma & Associates were the winners, selected by project partners – the University of Dundee, University of Abertay Dundee, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise.
"It is a great honour to hear the news and my team and I are grateful for this significant opportunity. I am thrilled to be able to work with those at V&A at Dundee in order to give shape to their vision and to contribute meaningfully to the cultural richness of the city. Furthermore, we are enthusiastic about the amazing site, the city and environment - it is our intention to find a balanced approach to nature and the city life of Dundee. We wish to bring our best efforts forward, with vigour and passion."
~ Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma’s team for the V&A building includes the Scottish firms cre8architecture, Optimised Environments Ltd, CBA, and the engineering firm Arup, which has offices across Scotland, including in Dundee.
The Dundee V&A, which is due to open in 2014, is being built in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
An exhibition of the short listed designs will be at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh January 10-21, 2011 before moving across to the Lighthouse in Glasgow, February 1-20 and finally at the V&A London April 1 – May 15.
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