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www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Kengo Kuma to design V&A at Dundee
Japan-based architects selected from six shortlisted proposals for new museum By Pete Hayman
Japan-based architects Kengo Kuma and Associates have been chosen to design the planned Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in Dundee. The practice was one of six
shortlisted for the scheme, which will see an iconic new building developed at Craig Harbour – part of a wider regeneration of the city's waterfront area. A panel comprising represen-
tatives from the project's partners – Dundee City Council (DCC); the University of Dundee; the V&A; and the University of Abertay Dundee – chose the winning design. Dundee Contemporary Arts'
Clive Gillman; Jim Eyre of Wilkinson Eyre Architects; and Jill Farrell of Scottish Enterprise
Kengo Kuma and Associates' design was selected for the scheme
were also among the members of the judging panel. V&A at Dundee project chair
Lesley Knox said: "Kengo Kuma's proposal was the unanimous choice of the jury panel and is a worthy winner; a building that will delight visitors and encourage them to revisit it again and again.
"It demonstrates a clear
understanding of the city and will be as exciting internally as it will be externally." Kuma added: "We are
enthusiastic about the amazing site, the city and environment
– it is our intention to find a balanced approach to nature and the city life of Dundee."
2012 Horse Guards Parade proposals revealed By Pete Hayman
"We are proud of the
Atkins and Populous have unveiled plans for the transfor- mation of London's Horse Guards Parade into the 2012 Olympic beach volleyball venue. The iconic Whitehall location
will boast an outdoor seating bowl able to cater for 15,000 spectators under proposals submitted to Westminster City Council for consideration. Two "distinct elements" will
comprise the design of the new venue – a lower bowl providing a high energy atmosphere and an upper bowl that will use the capital's nearby landmarks to act as a backdrop to the event. Pre-existing modular
components will be hired in order to build the proposed venue, while Atkins and Populous have designed it to
technical skills we have brought to bear and believe the temporary structure provides a solution that should be considered in the future." Populous principal Jeff Keas
The planned beach volleyball venue at Horse Guards Parade
leave no trace following its dismantling after the Games. Mike McNicholas, Atkins'
London 2012 Games project director, said: "A location as prestigious and historical as Horse Guards Parade is a fantastic backdrop for any event, but presents questions that do not arise elsewhere.
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added: "In a six week period, Horse Guards Parade will not only be the venue for the pageantry and spectacle of Trooping of the Colour and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but it will host Beach Volleyball for the London 2012 Games." Meanwhile, the London 2012
Organising Committee has revealed that work is complete on key features of the 2012 mountain bike venue. The Hadleigh Farm venue in Essex is being built on land that is owned by the Salvation Army and adjacent country park.
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