Aberdeen Art Gallery Redevelopment
Aberdeen

In 2009 Gareth Hoskins Architects won a national competition for the £17m redevelopment and expansion of the grade A listed Aberdeen Art Gallery. The gallery is a significant building within the city and houses a great collection, particularly of Scottish Colourists and contemporary artists.

Gareth Hoskins Architects’ submission proposes various alterations to relocate existing facilities, improve access from the street and public circulation within the galleries, together with the addition of the new back of house service extension, and also the creation of a new series of spaces at rooftop level that would primarily form a suite of new environmentally controlled temporary gallery spaces. In addition to public and operational benefits, the construction of a new rooftop level also creates a very visible symbol of the changes to the gallery. Designed as a new sculptural element along the existing frontage, it creates a striking new presence for the Gallery within the City and helps to meet the client’s aspirations of attracting a wider audience.