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ARCHITECTURE

The V&A Dundee Museum of Design is located at the heart of Dundee’s Based in Tokyo and Paris, Kengo Kuma and Associates is known for
revitalized waterfront. Its mission is to host major exhibitions, celebrate its large-scale timber architecture inspired by Japanese construction
design heritage, inspire and promote contemporary talent, and techniques and styles. The stadium for Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games is
encourage future design innovation. Stretching out into Dundee’s River an example of the “lengths and widths” to which they push the material.
Tay, Kengo Kuma’s geometric design is inspired by Scotland’s dramatic
cliffs. Architect Kengo Kuma achieves his aim in V&A Dundee Museum of
Design, employing his unique style, self-described as “…some kind of
“The big idea for V&A Dundee was bringing together nature and
architecture, to create a new living room for the city,” explains the frame of nature” that helps us to experience nature, “… through a new
Japanese architect. “I’m truly in love with the Scottish landscape and kind of transparency using light and natural materials.”
nature. I was inspired by the cliffs of north-eastern Scotland — it’s as
if the earth and water had a long conversation and finally created this “The idea was to create a new living room
stunning shape. I hope the museum can change the city and become for the city.”
its center of gravity.” – Kengo Kuma

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