Kengo Kuma's V&A at Dundee
Kengo Kuma's latest proposals for a
new outpost of the V&A museum in Dundee, Scotland, have been granted
planning permission, following a redesign to reduce costs
Planned for construction in Dundee's
Craig Harbour, Kengo Kuma's competition-winning design for the V&A at Dundee first gained approval in autumn 2012,
but spiralling costs forced the architect to redesign the structure so that
only its prow projects over the edge of the water, rather than the whole
building as originally intended.
The £45 million building
will be constructed on the site of a former leisure centre and will feature an
angular body with thick horizontal striations, creating exhibition spaces that
are naturally lit and ventilated. It is set to become the leading centre for
design in Scotland.
Philip Long, director of
V&A at Dundee, commented: "Kengo Kuma's fabulous design will give
Dundee and Scotland a wonderful space to enjoy outstanding international
exhibitions, and to learn about and get involved with Scotland's remarkable
history of design creativity. I believe it will attract visitors from across
the world."
Detailing the timeframe for
construction, he said: "The projected date for the main fabric of the
building to be in place is the end of 2015. Its completion, the interior
fit-out and installation of the first exhibitions and displays will follow throughout
2016."
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