An exhibition of models and design concepts for the V&A at Dundee will be held at the University of Abertay Dundee from September 29th.

The `V&A at Dundee - Making it Happen’ exhibition will feature work from the six shortlisted teams of world-class architects and designers who have put forward outstanding ideas for a landmark building that will house the V&A at Dundee and dominate Dundee’s waterfront.

The building will be Scotland’s leading centre for design.

Remarkable design requires a remarkable home, and the public are invited to get involved with shaping this project by giving their views on the proposals

The six shortlisted companies who will be featured in the exhibition

are:

- Delugan Meissl Associated Architects

- Kengo Kuma & Associates

- REX

- Snøhetta

- Steven Holl Architects

- Sutherland Hussey Architects

They were shortlisted from more than 120 entries to an international design competition. The teams will have models and descriptions of their designs on display.

“This is another exciting step forward for the V&A at Dundee and it is a first chance for us all to see the potential shape and style of the building, as envisioned by six world-class design teams,” said Lesley Knox, Chair of Design Dundee Ltd, the company which has been established


to drive the V&A at Dundee project forward, and Chair of the jury panel who will select the winning design team.

“We hope as many people as possible visit the exhibition and express their opinions on the various models and designs. The Centre will occupy a prime site on the Waterfront, which must be one of the most dramatic settings in Scotland, and we intend to have a building which is worthy of the site.”

The exhibition will be held in the University of Abertay Dundee library in Bell Street, Dundee, from September 29th to November 4th. All are welcome to visit the exhibition and admission is free.

The winning design will be chosen by the jury panel before the close of the exhibition.

The V&A at Dundee is being delivered by Design Dundee Ltd, a ground-breaking partnership between the Victoria and Albert Museum - the world’s greatest museum of art and design - and the University of Dundee, the University of Abertay Dundee, Dundee City Council and

Scottish Enterprise.

The V&A at Dundee is looking to create a landmark building, which will be sited at Craig Harbour right on the banks of the River Tay. The site is being made available through the Dundee Central Waterfront Partnership, the joint venture between Dundee City Council and Scottish

Enterprise which is revitalising the prime area of land linking the city centre with the River Tay.

Designers were invited to make proposals for a building that reflects the V&A at Dundee project partnership’s desire to stimulate commerce as well as local and visitor interest.

The V&A at Dundee will:

- be a rich and inspiring resource for design and creativity.

- attract visitors from Dundee, Scotland and further afield to

world-class travelling and permanent exhibitions.

- improve the attractiveness of Dundee and its region to business.

Opening hours for the exhibition will be:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am to 9 pm

Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

(GK)