This video produced by Jim Stephenson features a renovated gallery in Edinburgh by Reiach and Hall Architects, which has been shortlisted for this year’s RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
The film forms the first in a series of videos being published by Dezeen this month in collaboration with the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) to spotlight the annual award’s 2024 shortlist.
In the video, viewers are introduced to the Fruitmarket Gallery renovation, which encompasses the refurbishment and extension of an existing, industrial-style gallery in the city’s centre.
Comments by director at Reiach and Hall Architects Neil Gillespie and gallery director Fiona Bradley discuss the project’s emphasis on the site’s heritage and it’s continued role in being a “place of vibrancy” for the local community.
“The project is really derived very much from its previous histories, and I think what happens is that the thing that you’re left with, it feels more essential,” Gillespie said.
“It feels connected to the place and to the previous lives of the building so I think it’s quite a powerful approach.”
The Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award is an annual award that highlights projects by Scottish architects, with this year’s winner set to be announced on 22 November.
This year’s five-strong shortlist emphasises the re-use of existing buildings, with other renovation projects shortlisted for the prize including The Burrell Collection by John McAslan + Partners and Ardoch by Moxon Architects.
Other projects vying for the title include The University of Aberdeen Science and Teaching Hub, which was also completed by Reiach and Hall Architects, alongside the residential North Gate Social Housing by Page\Park Architects.
The film and photography is courtesy of Jim Stephenson.
