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Another Best Building Award for Edinburgh
Posted 2011-11-18 12:58:00
It is plain to see why the grandeur of the architecture in Scotland’s capital is held in such high esteem. For as far as the eye can see, Edinburgh’s skyline is filled with some of the most beautiful iconic buildings in the country. One of the most well known buildings in the city centre was officially recognised as the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s (RIAS) Best Building of 2011: the National Museum of Scotland.
After undergoing a substantial refurbishment to the tune of £47.4m, the building on Chamber Street in the city centre reopened in July to a phenomenal public response. The team responsible for making the extremely successful refurbishment possible was from Gareth Hawkins Architects. Judges paid tribute to the “ingenuity” which has drive visitor levels up by means of its “superbly restored spaces.”
The also added: "The original spatial quality of the building has been brilliantly recovered with a skilful play of light and movement through its spaces.
"All this is achieved with such subtlety that even some expert critics have failed to fully comprehend the care which has gone into its execution."
Director of National Museums Scotland, Dr Gordon Rintoul said: "Gaining this award underlines the huge success of the redevelopment on every level.
"There has been a phenomenal public response to the transformation of the building, the new displays and the work we have done in making the museum more open and accessible.”
Much emphasis has been placed on historic and iconic buildings in Edinburgh this week with the proposal by the Olympics committee to place the Olympic logo on to the most famous building in the city: Edinburgh Castle. The rings measuring 8m high by 18m wide has divided opinion in Edinburgh. Some say it would be highly beneficial to the entire country: an iconic logo on an iconic building. Others say it would blight the picturesque skyline and such an addition to any building wouldn’t be passed by planning consent in any other situation therefore the Olympics should be no different.
Making changes, albeit temporary ones, to buildings of importance are always controversial. Whichever way the proposals for Edinburgh Castle’s potential addition are viewed, the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award being given to the National Museum of Scotland is an accolade which is well received. It is clear to see that Edinburgh remains a clear runner in the high levels of quality architecture to be found in Scotland.
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After undergoing a substantial refurbishment to the tune of £47.4m, the building on Chamber Street in the city centre reopened in July to a phenomenal public response. The team responsible for making the extremely successful refurbishment possible was from Gareth Hawkins Architects. Judges paid tribute to the “ingenuity” which has drive visitor levels up by means of its “superbly restored spaces.”
The also added: "The original spatial quality of the building has been brilliantly recovered with a skilful play of light and movement through its spaces.
"All this is achieved with such subtlety that even some expert critics have failed to fully comprehend the care which has gone into its execution."
Director of National Museums Scotland, Dr Gordon Rintoul said: "Gaining this award underlines the huge success of the redevelopment on every level.
"There has been a phenomenal public response to the transformation of the building, the new displays and the work we have done in making the museum more open and accessible.”
Opinion in Edinburgh is Divided
Much emphasis has been placed on historic and iconic buildings in Edinburgh this week with the proposal by the Olympics committee to place the Olympic logo on to the most famous building in the city: Edinburgh Castle. The rings measuring 8m high by 18m wide has divided opinion in Edinburgh. Some say it would be highly beneficial to the entire country: an iconic logo on an iconic building. Others say it would blight the picturesque skyline and such an addition to any building wouldn’t be passed by planning consent in any other situation therefore the Olympics should be no different.
Making changes, albeit temporary ones, to buildings of importance are always controversial. Whichever way the proposals for Edinburgh Castle’s potential addition are viewed, the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award being given to the National Museum of Scotland is an accolade which is well received. It is clear to see that Edinburgh remains a clear runner in the high levels of quality architecture to be found in Scotland.
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