V&A Museum Dundee
Installer: Glass Solutions UK
Europe
Completed · 2019
7 glass walls in cliff-like facade · Tidal-resistant VS1 facades, toggle fittings
The new V&A Museum Dundee, which opened in January of 2019, is a stunning architectural addition to the River Tay waterfront revitalization program.
The V&A Museum was designed by Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma, and VS1 was used by Glass Solutions, a subsidiary of Saint Gobain, for seven facades on the museum's exterior. Due to the museum's location on the mouth of the River Tay, the walls were built to withstand large waves.
FROM ARCHITECT OF RECORD KENGO KUMA
VS1 was successfully used both to meet unique architectural aesthetic while also addressing structural requirements.
FROM THE INSTALLER GLASS SOLUTIONS UK
❝ Faced with delivering the structural strength solution required, we were asked to provide a conventional mullion profile for the building envelope, fitting for the complex geometry of the building. We overcame unique challenges of completing the installation to the south façade in close proximity to the river and we are delighted that our flagship VS-1 curtain wall system proved to be the perfect solution to meet both the wave load and aesthetic expectations of the contractor and architect.
GLASSOLUTIONS was honoured to have been involved in the construction of such an iconic building on the waterfront area of Dundee and we’re delighted that our installation has contributed to the impressive façade of what is now an iconic landmark along the River Tay. ❞
