There are to be dramatic changes to the plans for the V&A at Dundee and the proposed new site for the building is to be moved inland, on the space where the current Olympia swimming pool stands. This will destroy the bold, dynamic and confident presence in the River Tay that the building should have - and the reason why so many people voted it the best design in the short-list - pictured above. The people of Dundee were involved in the decision and this design was the choice for the majority who voted in this process. While it is understood that there are major economic concerns involved in undertaking such a large project, this short term gain and long term loss strategy has haunted the city for far too long. Mediocrity (at best) has been allowed to prevail in the architecture built by the City 'fathers', and time and time again Dundee - and its people - have been sold short. (Below: The amended plan - the land-locked V&A)

Those behind the proposed changes claim that it will not affect the building itself. This is a real worry. If they are driving the project forward without understanding that the whole drama and focus of the building is the location then what other aspects of the project will they cast aside?



Let's stop this proposed change to the V&A Dundee plan - it is not just about retaining the beauty of the design: It is about having confidence in the City we live in and how we project ourselves to others; It is about having imagination about how we engage with our City. And finally it is about having a say and being heard.

Full details of plans and reports can be found here:

http://idoxwam.dundeecity.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=M53DHOGC68000

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