The architects behind the National Museum of Scotland project that reopened to the public in July following a £47.4m refit have been praised for their "ingenuity" in drawing visitors up and through its "superbly restored spaces"

Gareth Hoskins Architects received the £25,000 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) best building award having been chosen from 13 shortlisted projects.


The BBC has reported that the judges were impressed by the opening up of the basement, with street-level galleries added and visitors encouraged to move up through the building and as a result, the architects received the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award at a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

Presenting the prize, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: "Scotland has an international reputation for creativity and innovation, enhanced by the outstanding quality of Scottish architecture.

"This excellence is demonstrated by the record number of schemes shortlisted for this year's award, which inspires ever-higher standards of design by celebrating and recognising the very best of architecture in Scotland."

(BMcC)