Glasgow's Burrell Collection Wins Scotland's Top Architecture Award

The museum's £68.25 million refurbishment by John McAslan + Partners has been praised for preserving its integrity while enhancing accessibility and sustainability.

• The Burrell Collection in Glasgow has been named the winner of the 2024 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
• The museum underwent a £68.25 million renovation, completed in 2022, led by John McAslan + Partners to modernize the 1983 structure while safeguarding its original design.
• The refurbishment expanded exhibition spaces, improved accessibility, and enhanced environmental performance, ensuring long-term preservation of the Grade A-listed building.
• Judges commended the project for its 'respectful approach' and its demonstration of architecture's transformative role in supporting cultural and creative industries.
• The Burrell Collection now showcases a larger portion of its 9,000-object collection and has drawn 1.5 million visitors since reopening, emphasizing its cultural significance.

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