Do you have a view on how modern architecture fits into our towns and cities?
Ahead of a conference looking at how we value post war architecture, Historic Scotland is looking for people to contribute their opinions and comments to be addressed by panel of experts.
Places are still available at the conference, while if you cannot go, please be sure to submit your question on-line.
The conference, Scotland: Building For the Future, will take place at the Bonar Hall at the University of Dundee on Tuesday 24 November 2009. It will be opened by Michael Russell, the Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution.
Broadcaster Pauline McLean, host of the conference, said: “There’s one subject in my brief as BBC Scotland’s arts correspondent which is guaranteed to stir up a storm – and that’s historic buildings. And when those are post war buildings – with architects still around to argue their motivation – only one thing is guaranteed, opinions are going to be divided. “I’m delighted to be asked to chair this event which I hope will allow for open and robust debate on all aspects of the subject. “
The day will be chaired by Ms McLean and, in addition to speakers from Historic Scotland, the programme includes Raymond Young of Architecture and Design Scotland; Neil Baxter of RIAS; David Page of Page and Park Architects; Miles Glendinning of Edinburgh College of Art and Janet McBain of the National Library of Scotland.
Dr Deborah Mays, Historic Scotland’s Head of Listing and organiser of the conference said: “For many people modern architecture is a subject that can be like marmite – you either love it or hate it. The conference will bring people from across the spectrum to see how we value modern architecture as part of the Scottish landscape. We want to hear from anyone with an interest to submit questions for our experts to consider on the day at www.celebratingscotlandsarchitecture.org. It can be a contentious subject and I am very much looking forward to putting some challenging opinions to our panel.”
NOTE: The day long conference costs £15 (including lunch) and tickets can be bought online at www.celebratingscotlandsarchitecture.org , where questions can also be submitted by following the links, or click here
