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Outrage at gardens for Aberdeen by Snøhetta, Foster + Partners and Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Dezeen Wire: architects including Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Foster + Partners and Snøhetta have submitted plans to a controversial competition that proposes the transformation of a Victorian public gardens in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Models of the six shortlisted entries were unveiled at a public exhibition yesterday but Andrew MacGregor, secretary of the protest group Friends of Union Terrace Gardens, condemned the designs as an “absolute abomination” and said there would be rolling public protests by supporters who want to keep the gardens as they are - The Scotsman

Centre for Scottish War Blinded by Page\Park

Scottish architects Page\Park have completed a centre for blinded sailors, soldiers and airmen in Wilkieston, Scotland. More about Centre for Scottish War Blinded by Page\Park

Outlandia by Malcolm Fraser Architects

Edinburgh studio Malcolm Fraser Architects have completed this wooden treehouse housing an artists' studio in Glen Nevis, Scotland.
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Kengo Kuma wins competition to design V&A at Dundee

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has won the competition to design the new V&A Museum planned for Dundee in Scotland. More about Kengo Kuma wins competition to design V&A at Dundee

House on a Hill by Paterson Architects

Paterson Architects of Scotland have completed a timber-clad extension to a farm cottage on a hill in Aberdeenshire. More about House on a Hill by Paterson Architects

Highland house by A+J Burridge

Edinburgh architects A+J Burridge have designed a sustainable timber house for Scotland that features lambswool insulation. More about Highland house by A+J Burridge