Aberdeen Art Gallery named Scotland’s building of the year

Hoskins Architects has won Scotland’s biggest architectural prize for its decade-long extension and upgrade of Aberdeen Art Gallery.

The project at the 19^th-century category A-listed building created new exhibition and education spaces and introduced a dramatic copper-clad roof among a series of striking contemporary interventions.

Doolan Award judges said that as part of the process the building’s services and environmental performance had been thoroughly upgraded and the gallery’s art handling, storage and back-of-house facilities revitalised.

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland president Christina Gaiger said the gallery was an “outstanding building” that had been upgraded in a way that preserved its special character and grandeur.

“Hoskins Architects have brought a piece of Scottish heritage into the 21st century with humility, skill and sensitivity,” she said.

“In the face of the climate emergency, how we upgrade, respect and adapt our existing building stock is absolutely crucial.

“在阿伯丁美术馆，我们有一个杰出的例子，感谢Hoskins建筑事务所和有远见的客户阿伯丁市议会，展示了现有建筑的巧妙再利用，作为集体再生应对气候变化的一部分。”

The gallery beatshortlist rivalsthe Bayes Centre by Bennetts Associates; the Egg Shed by Oliver Chapman Architects; the Hill House Box by Carmody Groarke, which protects Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Helensborough masterpiece; and Sport Scotland National Sports Training Centre at Inverclyde by Reiach and Hall Architects.

Hoskins Architects director Chris Coleman-Smith said the practice was “thrilled” to have won.

”We’re privileged to have a talented team and exceptional client in Aberdeen City Council,” he said.

“This special award is testament to the effort and commitment from the many people involved in the design and delivery of this fantastic project throughout the years.”

除了1万英镑的奖金，杜兰奖得主还获得了RIAS金奖。