So the winner of the Dundee V&A Exhibition was chosen earlier this week, after over a month of the 6 designs being on display at Abertay University. Several weeks back I visited the exhibition, and left with mixed opinions on the different buildings. Steven Holl's monstrous attempt at creating an inspiring and functional landmark, ended up appearing entirely awkward and unusable. On the other hand, the elegant Snøhetta design integrated perfectly into the riverside surroundings, including slits in the roof to allow light into the studio and exhibition spaces. Another personal favourite was the REX design, iconic and robust looking, however there have been doubts about the costing behind the build, so it was never a realistic option.
The winner was the Kengo Kuma design, a building that if constructed, will hopefully form an internationally recognised landmark on the banks of the Tay. Chosen by the panel for it's 'fantastic spaces to exhibit stunning design collections'; initial costing see it coming in at around about the £40million mark, however if you ask me that's a slightly modest estimate, especially in todays economic climate.
All images and quotes taken from http://vandaatdundee.com/your-future/
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