V&A DUNDEE – the first of the iconic museum to be built outside of London – is only one month away from its highly-anticipated public opening.
And to mark the date the museum has released drone footage and still imagery of the stunning building perched on the banks of the River Tay.
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed the new building to reconnect Dundee to the river, its historic trading route and the source of economic growth for centuries. He took inspiration from the cliffs around Scotland and the footage shows entirely new views of the museum – which has nearly 2500 pre-cast concrete panels hanging from its complex, curving walls.
These panels cast shadows which change according to the weather and as the sun moves over the building.
Kuma designed the new museum – which steps out over the Tay – to be a new “living room for the city”, where everyone could feel welcome.
Its Scottish Design Galleries – the first of their type in any Scottish museum - will tell the story of the nation’s international links and creativity from the 15th century up to today.
The museum’s exhibition galleries will open with Ocean Liners: Speed and Style as their first major show.
Philip Long, director of V&A Dundee, praised the opening. He said: “The journey to launch a major new international design museum is nearly complete, with V&A Dundee now one month from its opening date of Saturday, September 15.
“A great many people have been part of this remarkable journey, from our project team, partners and colleagues, to our constructors and engineers, to all of our generous supporters and everyone who’s taken part in a workshop or attended one of our public talks.”
Long added: “We are thrilled to be preparing to launch the first dedicated design museum in Scotland, and to reveal a remarkable new piece of architecture by Kengo Kuma.
“The new museum is at the heart of a truly incredible city
and we look forward to celebrating the opening.”
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