My main motivation for a stopover in Dundee was to visit the V&A design museum, opened in 2018. With links to the V&A in London, it was a bold vision to revitalise Dundee's waterfront and draw visitors to the city, which it appears to have successfully achieved. The building itself was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, who is said to have been inspired by the eastern cliff edges of Scotland (though it looks to me more like a ship, with a prow jutting out over the Firth of Tay).
It is basically two inverted pyramids, separate on the ground floor and twisting to meet on the top floor. This results in a tunnel between the two structures, creating a frame and a route through which the city and river are connected. It's a bold building, quite a statement. I suspect people either like it or hate it - and it was an enjoyable challenge to photograph.
Stunning architecture. I think museums give architects their best inspirations. Are there windows between the slats? I couldn't quite tell.
ReplyDeleteAnd your photos are simply beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteYour shots are great. It looks like a wonderful building.
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking building and how well your photos capture the drama!
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