WATCH: Drone footage reveals V&A stone panels
They weigh between 1.5 and 2.5 tonnes and will wrap around the outside of the design museum.
Last updated 8th Jun 2017
V&A Dundee has released drone footage showing the latest development of the design museum.
It shows huge cast stone panels being hung on the outside curving walls of the building.
In total, 2,466 panels, each weighing between 1.5 and 2.5 tonnes, are being individually fixed into place.
Once attached, they will complete the exterior of the museum, which has been designed by internationally renowned architect, Kengo Kuma.
Executive Director of City Development at Dundee City Council, Mike Galloway said:
“V&A Dundee is an impressive feat of engineering and installing thousands of stone panels is the next stage of this ambitious build.
“Nothing like this has ever been constructed in Scotland before. In fact, I can’t think of another building anywhere in the world similar to this.
“Because the museum is so unique the team of constructors, designers and engineers have had to use the latest technology to realise the architect’s vision.”
"Nothing like this has ever been constructed in Scotland before"- Mike Galloway, Dundee City Council.
V&A Director, Philip Long said: “It is fantastic to see V&A Dundee take shape and a joy to watch as these panels transform the curved walls of the museum into the exciting form Kengo Kuma envisaged.
“The hard work, skill and dedication of those involved in the build is remarkable and is producing something very special on the banks of the River Tay.
“As the building enters the final stages of construction excitement is growing as we look ahead to opening Scotland’s first design museum next year.”
The £80.11 million museum is inspired by the cliffs along Scotland's north-eastern coastline and is due to open next Summer.