Image: Exterior of The Burrell Collection © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collections
The museum’s major 2022 refurbishment has been called an “outstanding example of problem-solving” by award judges
Glasgow museum The Burrell Collection has been named today as the winner of the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.
The museum, originally designed by Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen had a major refurbishment by John McAslan + Partners which was revealed to visitors in 2022.
The refurbishment was described a “an outstanding example of problem-solving and future-proofing that has rejuvenated an old friend”, by the Doolan Award judges.
They said the refurbishment “makes a bold declaration about the role of architecture – a renewed confidence and belief in it – at a time when Glasgow and Scotland’s creative and cultural industries are in peril.”
The annual RIAS Doolan Award is named in memory of its founder and patron, the architect/developer Andrew Doolan, who died twenty years ago in 2004. The Scottish Government generously supports the award.
RIAS President Karen Anderson PRIAS said: “I’m delighted that the Burrell Collection has been named as the winner of this year’s RIAS Doolan Award.
“In the skilled hands of John McAslan + Partners, one of Scotland’s architectural gems has been given a new lease of life – saving the building and its incredible collection, and making the museum greener and more welcoming to its thousands of visitors.
“It is a fantastic example of how an existing building can be adapted to address new and future needs, and is unquestionably this year’s best building in Scotland.”
