The Burrell Collection recognised across multiple categories of the AJ Architecture Awards Shortlist

23 August 2022 by John McAslan + Partners

The Burrell Collection has been shortlisted for the AJ Architecture Awards in both the Cultural and Heritage categories. JMP led the £68m revitalisation project of The Burrell Collection for Glasgow Life, the most comprehensive modernisation of the Category-A listed museum since it’s opening in 1983. The scheme sensitively adapted the interior to meet contemporary visitor needs, allowing much greater flexibility and access to the collection, whilst markedly improved energy efficiency, achieving BREEAM Excellent.

The award winners will be announced on the 23 Novemeber 2022. You can read more about the AJ Awards and the full shortlist here.

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