The centrepiece of Dundee's revitalised waterfront is this stunning building designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Opened in late 2018, it houses an outpost of London's Victoria & Albert Museum of art and design. The permanent collections showcase the work of Scottish designers past and present, from famous names such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh to modern creatives such as fashion designer Holly Fulton, while temporary exhibitions celebrate the best of art and design from around the world.
The distinctive horizontal panels on the building's exterior recall the layered ledges of the sea cliffs of Scotland's east coast, while the curved and overhanging corners call to mind the bows and sterns of sailing ships, echoing the shape of the RRS Discovery next door. The 1st-floor Tatha Restaurant offers stylish dining with a view across the Firth of Tay.
