main hall of the 'V&A at dundee' by kengo kuma
all images courtesy kengo kuma and V&A at dundee


out of six shortlisted proposals from internationally renowned practices from all over the world,
japanese architectural firm kengo kuma & associates has been awarded the first prize for their design
of the V&A at dundee. planned to open in 2014, the building is a collaborative effort by london's
victoria and albert museum, abertay and dundee universities, dundee city council and scottish enterprise
to become the new leading centre for design and art in scotland.

'kengo kuma's proposal was the unanimous choice of the jury panel and is a worthy winner;
a building that will delight visitors and encourage them to revisit it again and again. it demonstrates
a clear understanding of the city, offers a new experience of the river, and will be as exciting internally
as it will be externally,' said lesley knox, chair of the V&A at dundee project.



rendered view by the waterfront


kengo kuma said, '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, to contribute meaningfully to the cultural richness of the city.'

he adds, 'it will be an exciting endeavour that will combine the tradition and heritage of the
victoria and albert museum and our new ideas. 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.'



timber deck alongside the V&A


the design team for the V&A at dundee project includes the scottish firms cre8architecture,
optimised environments ltd, and CBA, and the engineering firm arup. after further development
of the proposal, detailed design work will continue throughout 2011 and work is projected to start
onsite in autumn of 2012.






schematic diagram

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for more images, drawings and information on kengo kuma's winning design,
click here for our previous coverage of the project.