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2022-02-09T10:54:01Z

Glasgow Life:

The Burrell Collection opening date announcement

2022-02-09T10:40:52Z

Glasgow Life:

== Reopening date announced for The Burrell Collection in Glasgow following major refurbishment ==

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The Burrell Collection in Glasgow will reopen to the public on Tuesday 29 March after major refurbishment, the charity Glasgow Life has today confirmed.

The A-listed home of The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park is now a modern, greener museum that will show more of the Collection to visitors and give access to over a third more of the building.

Architects John McAslan + Partners, appointed in 2016, are the refurbishment project’s architect and landscape designers.

Event was appointed in 2016 to develop the visitor experience and to design and deliver all the exhibition displays on all three floors of the building.

Kier Construction began works in 2018, making the space more accessible for visitors, adding a range of first-class facilities and carefully restoring and improving parts of the building, including the roof and windows to make it a more energy efficient. Works to the building fabric make it more air tight and water tight, and new glazing make it far less susceptible to changes in heat.

Upgrades of plant and systems means the building will be far more efficient, and able to take advantage of new technologies in the future to lessen its impact further. The project is realising a new, more sustainable future for The Burrell Collection and will keep searching for ways to improve the building’s performance further when it opens.

The services and energy strategy was developed by Atelier 10, who ensured the building’s environmental performance and sustainability has been improved by:

* Repairing and replacing the glazing and the roof to improve the thermal envelope performance by approximately 50%. This is critical for a museum due to the stringent temperature and humidity control needed for conservation.
* The new façade’s enhanced air permeability performance exceeds what’s expected of most new buildings.
* Enhancing the energy performance of key central plant items such as air handling units, pump sets and lighting controls.
* Installing new intelligent controls to result in ventilation based on demand, allowing the air handlers to slow down or switch off when air treatment is not required.
* Variable flow chilled and hot water distribution helping deliver water for heating and cooling as and when needed.
* New chillers with heat recovery reclaiming waste that would otherwise be disposed of in the atmosphere now being used to heat the entrance.
* A high degree of metering providing a better understanding of where energy is being used
* New low energy lighting systems and improved controls.
* More than 80 separate energy use monitors checking the performance of the building.
* World leading energy modelling experts, Integrated Environmental Solutions, will continue to model the most effective energy performance for ongoing sustainability post-opening.
* A large array of solar panels generates a peak electricity supply of 140kW to provide carbon-free power to both the building and electric vehicles in Pollok Country Park.
* New onsite energy storage through an integrated battery to maximise solar panel provision and to provide resilience.
* Display structures designed to be flexible and reusable making them more sustainable, but also easier to change in response to new research and audience interest. The displays include innovative digital elements such as video walls, interactives and hybrid systems created to help people engage with the stories behind the Collection.

Over and above the retention of the main superstructure, all materials removed from the building were recycled, including stainless steel cladding, insulation and all of the glass. Overall 3,120m2 of glass was removed from site and recycled. The estimated saving from this is 27.53 tonnes of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of driving between Glasgow and London 118 times.

These upgrades mean The Burrell Collection has achieved a BREEAM rating of Excellent putting the museum in the top 10 per cent of energy efficient buildings in the UK, a significant achievement for the refurbishment and conservation of a Category-A listed building.

The global pandemic halted works on site in spring 2020. Works then resumed when government guidelines allowed, and in order to meet Covid-19 safe working methods, the programme needed to be adapted and extended, to allow for trades to work sequentially on site.

Highlights of the Collection include Chinese pottery and porcelain produced over a 5,000-year period, making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese Art in Europe; paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and Degas; Medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour, and over 200 tapestries and carpets, which are among the finest in the world.

Sir William Burrell devoted more than 75 years of his life to amassing, along with his wife, Constance, Lady Burrell, one of the world’s greatest personal art collections. The Burrell Collection includes 9,000 objects in total spanning 6,000 years of history.

The Collection is home to the Wagner garden carpet which is one of the earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world, and has rarely been on public display since The Burrell Collection first opened in 1983. The museum’s refurbishment and redisplay means this priceless carpet will now be on long-term display, accompanied by new and innovative methods of interpretation.

John McAslan, Executive Chair of John McAslan + Partners, said: “The Burrell Collection is one of Britain’s foremost cultural buildings of its time, an established part of Scotland’s architectural heritage, and a unique and popular cultural attraction. This project has transformed the building and its setting, within the context of its Grade A listing, to make it more sustainable and environmentally secure whilst retaining and enhancing its original architecture, offering additional gallery space and improving access to ensure a far greater proportion of its collection can be enjoyed by all. The completed project will offer generations to come enriched experiences of this world-renowned Collection of art and artefacts from over 6,000 years of civilisation, in a museum environment that will welcome millions of visitors within its beautiful surroundings of Pollok Country Park.”

Esther Dugdale, Creative Director of Event, said: “From leading the masterplan for the opening up of the building, to designing and delivering the refreshed exhibitions, working on The Burrell has been enormously rewarding. Our goal was to give visitors new opportunities to enjoy and fresh ways to appreciate the Collection, in harmony with The Burrell's seminal architecture and natural setting. The new interpretation offers inspiring perspectives on these remarkable objects, from their travels across the world to how they were created, and their importance to Sir William Burrell as a collector. Sustainability is key to the museum's transformation, the elegant new display system will protect the Collection, whilst providing the flexibility to move and reinterpret objects for decades to come."

Bill Ritchie, Director of Environmental Design Consultants, Atelier Ten, said: “The refurbishment of The Burrell Collection has sensitively rejuvenated the museum by embracing many technical advances which were simply not at the disposal of the original designers. Advanced computer simulation has honed the specification of glass and fabric to ensure that the building relies less on outdated and energy consuming building services systems. Further modelling has examined sunpath and daylight patterns to ensure an optimal user experience whilst the Collection is conserved in an environment that is closely controlled employing latest heat reclaim technology as well as a vast roof mounted photovoltaic array. The result is a building that works harder creating a more pleasant environment with a significantly lowered carbon footprint.”

David Logue, Partner, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, added: “G&T was appointed in early 2016 to lead the transformation of the Burrell Collection as Project Manager, Cost Manager and Principal Designer. We embarked on the redevelopment of this architecturally-important and physically-complex building, fully understanding the need for an intensely collaborative approach as part of the project team. We are proud to have helped deliver a publicly-engaging, accessible and environmentally-sophisticated Burrell experience that has re-energised this important cultural destination within the city.”

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “The Burrell Collection is a place where everyone is welcome to appreciate one of the greatest personal collections ever assembled, housed in one of Scotland’s favourite modern buildings. Its A-listed home has been repaired and upgraded, its environmental performance has been dramatically improved, new displays have been created and thousands of local people were consulted about what they wanted to see. Visitors will be able to see more of the collection, more of the building itself and spend more time in Pollok Country Park. We look forward to welcoming the world to enjoy this spectacular museum.”

Councillor David McDonald, Chair of Glasgow Life and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council said: “The Burrell Collection is one of Glasgow’s greatest treasures which deserves much greater recognition and appreciation around the world. The refurbishment of its A-listed home, which itself, is one of Scotland’s modern architectural triumphs, and the redisplay of The Collection will ensure visitors have an unforgettable experience and return time and again to appreciate the breath-taking beauty of the art on display. At the same time, the connection between the city and The Burrell Collection and Pollok Country Park will grow even stronger as a result of the museum reopening.”

Dr Bridget McConnell CBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life, said: “The re-opening of The Burrell Collection is another compelling reason for people to come to Glasgow to visit. It will be the catalyst for more people to visit the wonderful Pollok Country Park and other attractions on the south side of the city and to enjoy the glory of The Collection and its magnificent home. The Burrell Collection stands among the finest personal collections ever amassed and will bring people back many times to see it in the years to come.”

Nearly half of the funding for the £68.25 million project was committed by Glasgow City Council with more than a quarter coming from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and significant donations from The Scottish Government, the UK Government, and from many generous trusts and private donors.

On reopening, the museum’s gallery space will have increased by 35%, allowing important and unique objects from the Collection, which have not been seen for decades, or have never been on permanent display, to go on show.

A new central stairway will allow visitors access to the lower floor of The Burrell Collection for the first time where they can watch items not on display being cared for. A new temporary exhibition space has also been created. Similarly new galleries have been created on upper floors which will take visitors to spaces in the building they have never seen before.

The refurbishment of The Burrell Collection will bring more vsitors to Pollok Country Park to enjoy its many attractions. Pollok Country Park’s Active Travel Management Plan, which has been developed alongside the building refurbishment, improves access to The Burrell Collection and wider park for visitors travelling by public transport, bike or on foot. This delivers an improved path network and associated signage, bike hire and bike racks, an electric shuttle bus and electric car charging points.

Since The Burrell Collection closed to the public in October 2016, a comprehensive consulation programme has engaged with more than 15,000 local people who have given their ideas, insights and opinions. This input has shaped every aspect of the redesign of the building, access to it and the development of the new displays, galleries and spaces within and around the museum.

As the world recovers from Covid-19, The Burrell is a reminder of culture’s contribution to the vibrancy and international appeal of Glasgow.

The opening of The Burrell Collection in 1983 was one of the first demonstrations of Glasgow’s commitment to cultural-led regeneration. By harnessing the power of its incredible cultural draw, Glasgow has positioned itself as one of the world’s great cultural and creative cities, making it a must-visit destination.

2021-11-15T17:58:04Z

Glasgow Life:

= The Burrell Collection in Glasgow to reopen in March 2022 =

The refurbishment of the A-listed building is now nearing completion, and installation of works from the 9,000 strong Burrell Collection is underway.

The global pandemic halted works on site in spring 2020. Works then resumed when government guidelines allowed, and in order to meet Covid-19 safe working methods, the programme needed to be adapted and extended, to allow for trades to work sequentially on site. This has led to a revised opening date.

Nearly half of the funding for the £68.25 million project was committed by Glasgow City Council, with significant contributions from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Scottish Government, the UK Government, and from many generous trusts, foundations, grant making bodies, corporate sponsors and individual donors.

= Reimagining The Burrell Collection =

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow is the UK’s largest and most significant current museum refurbishment project.

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== About the Collection ==

Sir William Burrell (1861-1958), owner of a successful shipping company in Glasgow, devoted more than 75 years of his life to amassing this extraordinary Collection.

By the time of his death in 1958, he and his wife Constance, Lady Burrell (1875-1961) had amassed more than 9,000 objects and works of art. The extraordinary richness marks it as one of the world’s greatest, single personal collections.

Sir William and Lady Burrell gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944. At the time it was described as, “One of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world.” (Sir Hector Hetherington, Glasgow University Principal)

Highlights include Chinese pottery and porcelain produced over a 5,000-year period, making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in Europe; paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and Degas; Medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour, architectural fragrments and over 200 tapestries and carpets, which are among the finest in the world.

The Collection is also home to the Wagner Garden carpet which is one of the three earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world, and has rarely been on public display since The Burrell Collection opened. The refurbishment and redisplay means it will be on permanent display accompanied by new and innovative methods of interpretation.

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== Rationale for the refurbishment ==

The refurbishment and redisplay represents an important investment in the sustainability of this A-listed building and the Collection. The original building was no longer able to provide a suitable home for the Collection, but a new building would have cost significantly more than the refurbishment: the projected cost for an equivalent sized new build is £100 million +VAT.

Works to the building began in 2018 with repairs to the roof and the installation of modern glazing making the building more air-tight, reducing its overall energy consumption. A combined heating and power supply has also been installed,

A new entrance will bring visitors straight into the heart of the building and a newly created central stairway will encourage people to explore all three floors of the reimagined Burrell Collection for the first time. The outdoor green space has also been enhanced, creating new links between the museum and its stunning setting in Pollok Country Park.

On reopening, the museum’s gallery space will have increased by 35%, allowing important and unique objects from the Collection, which have not been seen for decades, or have never been on permanent display, to go on show. New displays will give visitors a better understanding of the artworks, the people who made them and some of the people who have owned them.

== The original building ==

The original concept for the building, designed by Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen, was described by Historic Scotland as: “An outstanding bespoke museum commission of international importance, and an important example of Structuralist Tendency in architecture in the second half of the 20th century, emphasising the users' experience and the sense of place, and, in particular, making the most of the interior and exterior interface with the surrounding landscape.”

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== Culture-led regeneration ==

The opening of The Burrell in 1983 was one of the first demonstrations of Glasgow’s commitment to cultural-led regeneration. By harnessing the power of its cultural draw, Glasgow positioned itself as one of the world’s great cultural and creative cities, making it a must-visit destination.

The combination of outstanding art and architecture, set within a stunning country park, created something truly special. As the Glasgow Herald reported in 1983 on its opening: "The Burrell is not just a magnificent building, nor is it just an array of precious objects – it’s a magical mystery tour and an aesthetic event rolled into one."

Over 12 million people visited the museum during its first 30 years and there is a strong sense of local pride and ownership of both the Collection and the building.

Since 1980, Glasgow has invested over £1.4 billion on cultural, events and sporting infrastructure. Culture and sport are vitally important to Glasgow economically and socially. Based on Visit Scotland’s average spending figures, Glasgow's museums created direct expenditure in the local Glasgow economy of £168 million in 2015/17. In 2017 it was estimated that the refurbished Burrell Collection would generate at least £1.86 million net economic impact for Glasgow City and £2.97 million for the Clyde Valley area each year.

The success of this approach has been demonstrated by the many accolades the city has been awarded, including:

* European Capital of Culture in 1990
* UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999
* European Commission ‘The UK’s top cultural and creative city’ in 2019
* One of Time Out Magazine's 'Top 10 Best Cities in the World' in 2019
* 'Top Festival and Event Destination' World Travel Awards 2019
* Conde Nast ‘Best UK city break destination’ in 2021
* 1st European City for Openness and Trust, 8th for Vibrancy, European Commission Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor
* 4th on Global Sustainable Index for Business Tourism
* UNESCO City of Music
* In 2023, Glasgow will be European Capital of Sport

Despite financial challenges, the city’s resolve to continue to invest in its cultural estate underlies its emphasis on continuing to improve the lives of its citizens.

The refurbishment transforms the Burrell Collection into an accessible and sustainable museum, designed to preserve and reinvigorate the Collection for future generations.

= Refurbishment overview =

Architects John McAslan + Partners, appointed in 2016, are the refurbishment project’s architect and landscape designer. John McAslan outlined their response to the brief:

"Responding to the project’s brief has informed our approach across all key areas, starting with essential repairs and upgrades. We have developed alternative ways to access the building to begin the enhanced visitor journey – with an approach which utilises both the existing portal entry and a number of new, discrete additional entrances to increase permeability and connectivity. We have considered how best to integrate the beautifully top-lit courtyard and Hutton Rooms into the visitor experience. In all cases we have respected the original architecture and adjusted it appropriately.

"Additionally, we have introduced energy conservation techniques throughout, whilst reconsidering the power and lighting needs of the Collection to support the improved conservation, interpretation and rotation of the Collection, including the Collection’s needs within the enfilade of north-lit galleries, affectionately known as ‘the walk in the woods’. We have then considered how these galleries might better connect with their southern counterparts and engage more effectively with repurposed internal galleries containing the Collection’s most light-sensitive elements. And, we have resolved how to remove the redundant lecture theatre to create a dramatic internal volume at the heart of the building, connecting each of the Collection’s principal levels – namely, the main gallery floor, a revived lower floor of open access storage, workshops, café and a special exhibition space, and connecting these floors with the repurposed learning spaces on the mezzanine above.

"In the context of enhancing the building’s setting, we are engaging more effectively with the landscape, as an integral part of the visitor experience, whilst reinforcing the Collection at the heart of Pollok Country Park."

Kier Construction Scotland began works in 2018, making the space more accessible for visitors, adding a range of enhanced facilities and carefully restoring and improving parts of the building, including the roof and windows to make it a more energy efficient. Works to the building fabric are designed to make it more airtight, reducing overall energy requirements and contributing to the building’s BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

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== Key building improvements delivered by the refurbishment ==

=== Making the building more sustainable: ===

* All glazing and roof elements have been repaired and replaced. This improvement will see the thermal envelope performance enhanced by approximately 50%. This is critical for a museum due to the stringent space conditioning demands internally.
* The fabric will be further improved by enhancing air tightness, which will reduce energy consumption.
* The existing services, including heating, ventilation and lighting are mostly still served by the original plant. Improvements in technology has enhanced the energy performance of key central plant items such as air handling units, boilers, pump sets and lighting controls and as such all plant and mechanical and electrical services within the building have been replaced.
* All new air handling units have electronically communicated (EC) motor technology. The ventilation strategy itself is based on a demand approach, allowing the air handlers to slow down, and in cases switch off, when air treatment is not required. This, as and when needed, approach helps control energy demands.
* Variable flow chilled and hot water distribution will help deliver water for heating and cooling as and when needed. This approach allows energy to be saved in pumping systems. As with the air handling approach, chilled and hot water will only be sent when required, this saves energy through control and pipework heat loss.
* New chillers with heat recovery are being implemented. These will provide a degree of space heating through reclaiming waste heat that would otherwise be disposed of in the atmosphere.
* Heat is also being recovered from hot plant rooms and sent to the undercroft of the building. This is particularly advantageous to the café space, which has a large exposed floor slab. This technique enables air removed from warm plant zones to act as a layer of insulation to the building’s concrete floor in winter.
* A high degree of metering will improve understanding of where energy is being used, giving the facilities management team a better idea where energy could be saved.
* A fresh water heating and cooling system will also be used. Recent studies have indicated that pipework for heating services can lose around 20% of the heating energy through poor quality insulation. Pipework routes will be reduced and new high performance phenolic foam insulation will be used in order to conserve as much of the distributed energy as possible. The variable flow distribution systems will also limit the quantity of water being distributed and exposed to potential heat loss.
* New low energy lighting systems and improved controls have been installed, giving greater control over all fittings with energy savings expected on both the installed load and through greater control flexibility.

=== Reaching new standards in sustainability at The Burrell Collection: read [[The_Burrell_Collection_is_reaching_new_standards_in_sustainability|more]] ===

=== Making the building more accessible: ===

* With responsibility to care for the Collection and deliver on the terms of the Deed of Gift, including stipulations on how and where the Collection should be housed, Glasgow Life must also ensure it is accessible to the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city.
* A new 1000sq m accessible concourse has been built, linking the main entrances with the car park and bus/coach stop.
* A new accessible path will link the existing play park to the new café terrace and the new collections themed playscape for early years.
* Inside, two changing places toilets have been installed, with accessible lifts providing access to all levels of the building.

== Consultation programme ==

Since The Burrell Collection closed to the public in October 2016, a comprehensive consultation programme has engaged with more than 15,000 local people, giving ideas, insights and opinions which have shaped every aspect of the redesign of the building, access to it and the development of the new displays, galleries and spaces within and around the museum.

From the start of the refurbishment project, the opinions and aspirations of local people has been instrumental in the redesign of all aspects of the museum. Gaining an understanding of why people came to the museum and why others didn’t, together with what new visitors would like to see, helped inform every decision.

Since 2012 the most comprehensive outreach programme ever undertaken by Glasgow Life has established new links between thousands of people living near the Burrell Collection and Pollok Country Park. This has shaped the redesign of the building, access to it and the development of the new displays.

Interviews, focus groups, surveys, prototype testing and work with a range of Glasgow Museums Advisory Panels led to engagement with over 15,000 people, from across Glasgow and beyond. Feedback from existing and potential new visitors, across adult, family and early years audiences has been gathered and acted upon.

The Visitor Studies team have:

* Conducted or commissioned over 100 individual pieces of research on the Burrell Collection. These include everything from visitors’ understanding of gallery titles to the accessibility of toilets.
* Participated in more than 2,300 hours of face-to-face contact, a figure which will grow as opening approaches.
* Undertaken research and consultation in over 20 Glasgow venues, including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Langside Library, The Nan McKay Community Centre and Pollok Country Park.
* Hosted 14 meetings of the Glasgow Museums Access Advisory Panel that have specifically focused on Burrell Collection Refurbishment Project topics. The Glasgow Museums Access Advisory Panel currently comprises of representatives from 19 charities and organisations, which represent people who often experience barriers to visiting museums, to ensure the redesigned museum is accessible to all.
* As a result of 170 sessions, totalling 400 hours with 320 community partners, three new displays have been created at Pollok Civic Realm Community Centre in collaboration with groups within a 3-mile radius of Pollok Country Park.
* Created three new Burrell Collection handling boxes in collaboration with local community groups; Southside Housing Association Smiley Saturdays, AMINA Muslim Women’s Resource Centre and Pollok Children’s Nursery.

== Comments on the refurbishment project ==

Councillor David McDonald, Chair of Glasgow Life, and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “It’s wonderful to see that the installation of Sir William’s precious, beautiful and intriguing Collection has begun, now the delicate refurbishment of its home is almost at an end.

“This major refurbishment and redisplay will celebrate Sir William’s outstanding gift to the city and ensures it is at the heart of Glasgow’s cultural identity for the future, and having much more of The Collection on display and accessible will be one of its immediate successes.

“Sir William’s incredible legacy will help Glasgow and Scotland’s recovery from Covid-19, bringing increased pride and confidence, which has a tangible effect on our wellbeing. As we move out of a pandemic that is vital.”

Chief Executive of Glasgow Life, Dr Bridget McConnell, CBE, said: “March 2022 will mark a historic milestone in Glasgow’s story, as the completely refurbished Burrell Collection reopens to the world.

“Very soon, thanks to all the project’s funders, these wonderful works of art, which Sir William Burrell gave to the people of Glasgow, will be enjoyed in a modern, green museum, fit for purpose and for the future.

“Our vision for The Burrell Collection demonstrates the city’s ambition for it to become more widely appreciated and well known around the world and for Glasgow to retain its place as a global cultural leader.”

Sir Angus Grossart, Chair of Burrell Renaissance, said: “The Burrell Collection has a reputation as being one of the finest in the world. The wonderful new displays have enhanced and informed what visitors will see. They will find great cultural diversity, much

beauty and wonder and the great achievement of one enquiring and questioning mind, that of Sir William Burrell.”

Caroline Clark, Director Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “It is very exciting to think of the Burrell’s doors re-opening on this incredible art collection.

“Our major award of £16.5m was given in recognition not only of the importance of the Burrell’s stunning collection and architecture, but also because of the creative and inclusive design approach taken by Glasgow Life, with over 15,000 people sharing their ideas and collectively helping to create the new displays. We should applaud the effort of each and every one of these people as we celebrate the news that this much-loved cultural icon will be re-opening this coming March.”

The Scottish Government Culture Minister, Jenny Gilruth, said: “I am pleased that one of the great cultural destinations in Scotland, Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, will be re-opening next year after a significant refurbishment.

“Supported by £5.75 million in Scottish Government funding, this ambitious project will ensure the building is not only modernised and made more energy efficient, but will be more accessible to the public for years to come, and with a greatly expanded exhibition space.

“I’m particularly delighted that the redesign has been achieved in consultation with more than 15,000 people, ensuring that the citizens of Glasgow have had a say in its rebirth.

“As we recover from the pandemic, this reopening of this nationally important museum is a reminder of how important culture is to all our lives.”

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart said: “The UK Government’s £5 million investment into The Burrell Collection’s sustainable refurbishment and redisplay will help ensure the people of Glasgow, as well as visitors from across the UK and around the world, can enjoy this unique art collection for generations to come.

“With other recent investments in Scotland including a £97m allocation from our Culture Recovery Fund, £1m for the Edinburgh Festivals, and £10m to support the development of the Dunard Centre, the UK Government is committed to supporting Scotland’s world-class arts and culture sector as we recover from the pandemic together.”

Professor Frances Fowle, Senior Trustee, Sir William Burrell Trust, said: “This exciting new refurbishment will once again provide a first-class setting for our world-class Collection. The innovative new displays, including a unique open storage facility, bring to life not only Sir William and Lady Burrell as collectors, but also the objects that they cherished. The Trustees are proud to support such an important project, creating new opportunities for visitors, both local and international, to appreciate the beauty and diversity of this outstanding collection.

== Refurbishment team ==

=== Main building and design consultants ===

* [https://www.mcaslan.co.uk/ John McAslan & Partners] – Architect
* [https://www.gardiner.com/ Gardiner & Theobald] – Project Manager + Cost Consultant + Principal Designer
* [https://www.atelierten.com/ Atelier Ten] – MEP Engineer + Fire Engineer + BREEAM Consultant
* [https://www.davidnarro.co.uk/ David Narro Associates] – Structural Engineer
* [https://www.arup.com/ Arup Facades] – Façade Engineer
* [https://www.sandybrown.com/ Sandy Brown Associates] – Acoustic Consultant
* [https://eventcomm.com/ Event Communications] – Exhibition Designers
* [https://www.johdesign.co.uk/ JoH Design Ltd] – Foodservice Design Consultants

=== Other contractors and manufacturers ===

* [https://www.kier.co.uk/ Kier Construction Scotland] – Main Building Contractor
* [https://www.beckinteriors.com/ Beck Interiors] – Main Exhibition Contractor
* [https://www.meyvaertmuseum.com/en Meyvaert] – Display Case Contractor

* [https://www.allstarjoinery.com/ All Star Joinery]
* [http://aivaf.com/ Aivaf]
* [https://www.ballicom.co.uk/ Ballicom International Ltd]
* [http://www.boyd-thorpe-associates.co.uk/ Boyd-Thorpe Associates]
* [https://burnfielddemolition.co.uk/ Burnfield Demolition]
* [http://www.djwillrich.com/ D J Willrich Ltd]
* [http://www.elmwoods.com/ Elmwood Projects Ltd]
* [http://www.graciela-ainsworth.com/ Graciella Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation]
* [https://www.gvav.com/home GV MultiMedia Ltd]
* [https://isodesign.co.uk/ The ISO Organisation Ltd]
* [https://weareleach.com/ Leach Colour Ltd]
* [https://www.lumsdendesign.com/ Lumsden Design]
* [https://www.stantec.com/uk Peter Brett Associates]
* [https://tactilestudio.co/ Tactile Studio]
* The Scottish Glass Studio
* [https://theseekingstate.com/ The Seeking State]
* [https://studiolr.com/ StudioLR]
* [https://www.squintopera.com/ Squint Opera Ltd]
* [https://www.textile-conservation.co.uk/ The Textile Conservancy Company]
* [https://orbisconservation.co.uk/ Orbis Conservation Limited]

== Timeline ==

{|
| 1944
| Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell gift their collection of 9,000 works of art to the City of Glasgow
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| 1967
| Pollok Country Park is gifted to the city by the Stirling-Maxwell family, whose ancestral home was Pollok House
|-
| 1969
| Sir William Burrell Trust agree to proposal for a purpose-built home for the Collection to be constructed in Pollok Country Park
|-
| 1971
| International competition launches to design a home for the Collection, to meet the terms of the Deed of Gift set by Sir William Burrell (1861-1958)
|-
| 1972
| Winning architectural team announced: Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen
|-
| 1978
| Construction works begin on site
|-
| 1983
| The Burrell Collection is officially opened on 21 October by Her Majesty The Queen
|-
| 1984
| The museum welcomes over 1 million visitors in its first year of opening
|-
| 1990
| Glasgow is European City of Culture
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| 1999
| Glasgow is UK City of Architecture and Design
|-
|

| The Burrell Collection is widely recognised as having helped bring both of these accolades to the city, acting as a catalyst for Glasgow’s transformation into a cultural powerhouse
|-
| 2013
| The Burrell Collection is designated a Grade A listed building, acknowledging its significance
|-
| 2014
| Community consultation process begins involving 15,000 local people in order to make the art works relevant for current and future generations
|-
| 2015
| Selected works of art begin an international tour of France, North America and Japan as well as the UK
|-
| 2016
| The Burrell closes to the public for a major refurbishment and redisplay
|-
| 2016
| John McAslan + Partners appointed as architect for the refurbishment and redisplay
|-
| 2017
| Kier Construction Scotland appointed as main contractor
|-
| 2018
| Construction works begin on site
|-
| 2018
| A series of temporary exhibitions begins at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum featuring works by artist Joseph Crawhall (1861-1913) and highlights of the Medieval and Chinese collections
|}

== Media coverage ==

* [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/10-must-visit-museums-around-scotland-tips-how-to-book-w52msv2b5 The Times 21 August 2021] Must-visit museums where you can wander and wonder
* [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19508368.glasgows-story-driver-bring-people-back-help-build-healthy-city-economy/ The Herald 12 August 2021] Using culture to build a city's economy
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-58421389 BBC News 03 September] 2021 Reopening plans
* [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19555318.glasgows-burrell-collection-reopening-date-revealed/ The Herald 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/new-look-revealed-for-glasgows-burrell-collection-as-reopening-plans-are-confirmed-3369354 The Scotsman 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/when-does-the-burrell-collection-reopen/ The Sunday Post 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://news.stv.tv/west-central/burrell-collection-to-reopen-after-68m-museum-renovation STV News 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/art-collection-comes-home-after-68m-overhaul-zm96rjjls The Times 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.thenational.scot/news/19556426.burrell-collection-reopen-68m-museum-renovation/ The National 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/2021/09/03/burrell-collection-to-go-back-on-show-in-march-after-68m-museum-renovation/ Evening Telegraph 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.insider.co.uk/news/burrell-collection-go-back-show-24900460 Insider 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://projectscot.com/2021/09/glasgow-museum-nears-reopening-following-68m-refurbishment/ Project Scot 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://forbesalert.com/news/world/uk/burrell-collection-reopening-date-is-revealed/ Forbes Alert 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://nypressnews.com/?s=burrell+collection NY Press News 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://newsnationusa.com/news/world/uk/world-famous-burrell-collection-to-reopen-after-68m-museum-renovation/ News Nation USA 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/kier-to-complete-burrell-collection-revamp-in-time-for-march-2022-reopening Scottish Construction Now 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.mcaslan.co.uk/studio/news/fabric-first-burrell-collection-glasgow McAslan + Partners blog 10 November 2021] Sustainability standards

= Transforming Pollok Country Park =

The Burrell Collection sits within Pollok Country Park. This is Glasgow’s largest country park (360-acres) and is located in the south west of the city. Attracting 2 million visits a year, its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary from the nearby city centre.

As well as its importance as a green space for leisure and nature conservation and a contributor to Glasgow’s Climate Implementation Plan, Pollok Country Park has outstanding heritage features, including the Burrell Collection and Pollok House, two of Scotland’s most important museums, both of which are Category A Listed buildings.

Alongside the refurbishment of the Burrell Collection and significant investment in Pollok House, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life are delivering ‘The Transforming Pollok Country Park Project’. This aims to transform the country park from a wonderful but underutilised historic space, into a world class civic destination enjoyed more often by citizens and visitors to the city.

The project aims to improve access to the park and its attractions by:

* Promoting and enhancing sustainable and active travel routes.
* Delivering electric shuttle bus infrastructure and encourage less vehicles travelling to and through the park.
* Delivering electric vehicle charging points to promote sustainable transport for visitors and local residents.
* Providing an improved park entrance and car park to help manage vehicular traffic A number of improvements are possible with support from a £1.56m award from Transport Scotland and European Regional Development Funding, via the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund to deliver a Low Carbon and Active Travel Hub at Pollok Country Park.

Visitors will benefit from:

* 2.34 km of new or upgraded path and cycle networks.
* An improved visitor entrance at Pollokshaws Road.
* The installation of 23 electric vehicle chargers in the Burrell Collection car park and the installation of an associated Battery Energy Storage System at the Burrell Collection.
* The provision of bus stop lay-bys and shelters to support an electric park shuttle service.
* Access to new cycle shelters throughout the park.
* Access to a fleet of e-bikes for park visitors, cycle hire storage and workshops.

== Further information ==

* [https://burrellcollection.com//?rsrc=https%3a%2f%2fwww.glasgowlife.org.uk%2fmuseums#burrell-renaissance Burrell website]
* [https://burrellcollection.com/sign-up-to-our-e-news/ Sign up for a regular newsletter about The Burrell Collection]

--[[User:Glasgow_Life|Glasgow Life]] 16:39, 31 Aug 2021 (BST)

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The Burrell Collection is reaching new standards in sustainability

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== Glasgow’s Burrell Collection reaching new sustainability standards ==

The Burrell Collection, in Glasgow, Scotland, will reopen next March (2022) in a refurbished and reimagined A-listed building that will help set new standards for sustainability in museums.

The ambitious redisplay of one of the greatest global art collections ever amassed by one person, is taking place inside an improved and upgraded building for the future, charity Glasgow Life has confirmed.

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The Burrell Collection closed to the public in 2016 for the refurbishment which has been taking place since then. Shutdowns of the site and new practices introduced because of the global pandemic caused delays and increases in costs

The refurbished building, with new gallery spaces, displays and facilities will be an exemplar of sustainable low carbon design. The museum’s environmental performance has been enhanced by greatly improving the building’s exterior and by replacing power, heating and lighting systems with more efficient sustainable technologies. Subject to formal validation, it is anticipated that a BREEAM rating of Excellent will be achieved.

Glasgow City Council leader, Councillor Susan Aitken said: “The Burrell Collection is globally appreciated for its breadth, beauty and exceptional quality. Glasgow’s ambition is to give it the home it needs for the generations to come, giving the objects a more secure environment, while at the same time being more sustainable. The changes made to the fabric of the building to make it more air-tight and water-tight, and new glazing make it far less susceptible to changes in heat, and the upgrades of plant and systems means the building will be far more efficient, and able to take advantage of new technologies in the future to lessen its impact further. The project is realising a new, more sustainable future for The Burrell Collection and will keep searching for ways to improve the building’s performance further when it opens.”

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Working to a design by John McAslan + Partners and with the services and energy strategy developed by Atelier 10, the building’s environmental performance and sustainability has been improved by:

* Repairing and replacing the glazing and the roof to improve the thermal envelope performance by approximately 50%. This is critical for a museum due to the stringent temperature and humidity control needed for conservation.
* The new facades thermal credentials are further improved through an enhanced air permeability performance that exceeds that expected of most new buildings.
* Enhancing the energy performance of key central plant items such as air handling units, pump sets and lighting controls.
* Installing new intelligent controls to result in ventilation based on demand, allowing the air handlers to slow down or switch off when air treatment is not required.
* Variable flow chilled and hot water distribution helping deliver water for heating and cooling as and when needed.
* New chillers with heat recovery reclaiming waste that would otherwise be disposed of in the atmosphere now being used to heat the entrance
* A high degree of metering providing a better understanding of where energy is being used
* New low energy lighting systems and improved controls
* More than 80 separate energy use monitors checking the performance of the building.
* World leading energy modelling experts, Integrated Environmental Solutions, will continue to model the most effective energy performance for ongoing sustainability post-opening.
* A large array of solar panels generates a peak electricity supply of 140kW to provide carbon-free power to both the building and electric vehicles within the wider Pollok Country Park.
* New onsite energy storage through an integrated battery to maximise solar panel provision and to provide resilience.
* Display structures designed to be flexible and reusable making them more sustainable, but also easier to change in response to new research and audience interest

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Over and above the retention of the main superstructure, all materials removed from the building were recycled, including stainless steel cladding, insulation and all of the glass. Overall 3,120m2 of glass was removed from site and recycled. The estimated saving from this is 27.53 tonnes of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of driving between Glasgow and London 118 times.

David Cameron, Director of Atelier Ten said: “Transforming a Grade-A listed museum building of national importance such as The Burrell Collection brings many challenges but the aim of producing an environmental responsive and low energy solution always gave momentum to meet and overcome these challenges. The refurbishment of the façade: the very skin of the building, which acts to protect the interior environment against Glasgow’s notoriously inclement weather, demonstrates the significant work which has gone into improving the building. Thermal performance is being enhanced by approximately 50% as a result of the changes made, cloaking the building in a protective 'jacket' for the foreseeable future and ensuring the exceptional collection is kept in the best conditions.”

Pollok Country Park’s Active Travel Management Plan, which has been developed alongside the building refurbishment, will improve access to The Burrell Collection and wider park for visitors travelling by public transport, bike or on foot. This delivers an improved path network and associated signage, bike hire and bike racks, an electric shuttle bus, as well as electric car charging points.

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Glasgow Life:

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Glasgow Life:

= The Burrell Collection in Glasgow to reopen in March 2022 =

The refurbishment of the A-listed building is now nearing completion, and installation of works from the 9,000 strong Burrell Collection is underway.

The global pandemic halted works on site in spring 2020. Works then resumed when government guidelines allowed, and in order to meet Covid-19 safe working methods, the programme needed to be adapted and extended, to allow for trades to work sequentially on site. This has led to a revised opening date.

Nearly half of the funding for the £68.25 million project was committed by Glasgow City Council, with significant contributions from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Scottish Government, the UK Government, and from many generous trusts, foundations, grant making bodies, corporate sponsors and individual donors.

= Reimagining The Burrell Collection =

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow is the UK’s largest and most significant current museum refurbishment project.

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== About the Collection ==

Sir William Burrell (1861-1958), owner of a successful shipping company in Glasgow, devoted more than 75 years of his life to amassing this extraordinary Collection.

By the time of his death in 1958, he and his wife Constance, Lady Burrell had amassed more than 9,000 objects and works of art. The extraordinary richness marks it as one of the world’s greatest, single personal collections.

Sir William and Lady Burrell gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944. At the time it was described as, “One of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world.” (Sir Hector Hetherington, Glasgow University Principal)

Highlights include Chinese pottery and porcelain produced over a 5,000-year period, making it one of the most significant collections of Chinese art in Europe; paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cézanne and Degas; Medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour, architectural fragrments and over 200 tapestries and carpets, which are among the finest in the world.

The Collection is also home to the Wagner Garden carpet which is one of the three earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world, and has rarely been on public display since The Burrell Collection opened. The refurbishment and redisplay means it will be on permanent display accompanied by new and innovative methods of interpretation.

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== Rationale for the refurbishment ==

The refurbishment and redisplay represents an important investment in the sustainability of this A-listed building and the Collection. The original building was no longer able to provide a suitable home for the Collection, but a new building would have cost significantly more than the refurbishment: the projected cost for an equivalent sized new build is £100 million +VAT.

Works to the building began in 2018 with repairs to the roof and the installation of modern glazing making the building more air-tight, reducing its overall energy consumption. A combined heating and power supply has also been installed,

A new entrance will bring visitors straight into the heart of the building and a newly created central stairway will encourage people to explore all three floors of the reimagined Burrell Collection for the first time. The outdoor green space has also been enhanced, creating new links between the museum and its stunning setting in Pollok Country Park.

On reopening, the museum’s gallery space will have increased by 35%, allowing important and unique objects from the Collection, which have not been seen for decades, or have never been on permanent display, to go on show. New displays will give visitors a better understanding of the artworks, the people who made them and some of the people who have owned them.

== The original building ==

The original concept for the building, designed by Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen, was described by Historic Scotland as: “An outstanding bespoke museum commission of international importance, and an important example of Structuralist Tendency in architecture in the second half of the 20th century, emphasising the users' experience and the sense of place, and, in particular, making the most of the interior and exterior interface with the surrounding landscape.”

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== Culture-led regeneration ==

The opening of The Burrell in 1983 was one of the first demonstrations of Glasgow’s commitment to cultural-led regeneration. By harnessing the power of its cultural draw, Glasgow has positioned itself as one of the world’s great cultural and creative cities, making it a must-visit destination.

The success of this approach has been demonstrated by the many accolades the city has been awarded, including:

* European Capital of Culture in 1990
* UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999
* European Commission ‘The UK’s top cultural and creative city’ in 2019
* One of Time Out Magazine's 'Top 10 Best Cities in the World' in 2019
* 'Top Festival and Event Destination' World Travel Awards 2019
* Conde Nast ‘Best UK city break destination’ in 2021
* 1st European City for Openness and Trust, 8th for Vibrancy, European Commission Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor
* 4th on Global Sustainable Index for Business Tourism
* UNESCO City of Music
* In 2023, Glasgow will be European Capital of Sport

= Refurbishment overview =

Architects John McAslan + Partners, appointed in 2016, are the refurbishment project’s architect and landscape designer. John McAslan outlined their response to the brief:

"Responding to the project’s brief has informed our approach across all key areas, starting with essential repairs and upgrades. We have developed alternative ways to access the building to begin the enhanced visitor journey – with an approach which utilises both the existing portal entry and a number of new, discrete additional entrances to increase permeability and connectivity. We have considered how best to integrate the beautifully top-lit courtyard and Hutton Rooms into the visitor experience. In all cases we have respected the original architecture and adjusted it appropriately.

"Additionally, we have introduced energy conservation techniques throughout, whilst reconsidering the power and lighting needs of the Collection to support the improved conservation, interpretation and rotation of the Collection, including the Collection’s needs within the enfilade of north-lit galleries, affectionately known as ‘the walk in the woods’. We have then considered how these galleries might better connect with their southern counterparts and engage more effectively with repurposed internal galleries containing the Collection’s most light-sensitive elements. And, we have resolved how to remove the redundant lecture theatre to create a dramatic internal volume at the heart of the building, connecting each of the Collection’s principal levels – namely, the main gallery floor, a revived lower floor of open access storage, workshops, café and a special exhibition space, and connecting these floors with the repurposed learning spaces on the mezzanine above.

"In the context of enhancing the building’s setting, we are engaging more effectively with the landscape, as an integral part of the visitor experience, whilst reinforcing the Collection at the heart of Pollok Country Park."

Kier Construction Scotland began works in 2018, making the space more accessible for visitors, adding a range of enhanced facilities and carefully restoring and improving parts of the building, including the roof and windows to make it a more energy efficient. Works to the building fabric are designed to make it more airtight, reducing overall energy requirements and contributing to the building’s BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

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== Key building improvements delivered by the refurbishment ==

=== Making the building more sustainable: ===

* All glazing and roof elements have been repaired and replaced. This improvement will see the thermal envelope performance enhanced by approximately 50%. This is critical for a museum due to the stringent space conditioning demands internally.
* The fabric will be further improved by enhancing air tightness, which will reduce energy consumption.
* The existing services, including heating, ventilation and lighting are mostly still served by the original plant. Improvements in technology has enhanced the energy performance of key central plant items such as air handling units, boilers, pump sets and lighting controls and as such all plant and mechanical and electrical services within the building have been replaced.
* All new air handling units have electronically communicated (EC) motor technology. The ventilation strategy itself is based on a demand approach, allowing the air handlers to slow down, and in cases switch off, when air treatment is not required. This, as and when needed, approach helps control energy demands.
* Boilers are arranged in a specific way to improve performance, with low flow and return temperatures improving condensing potential and boiler efficiency. One boiler is dedicated to domestic hot water generation therefore limiting fire-up sequences and demand during summer.
* Variable flow chilled and hot water distribution will help deliver water for heating and cooling as and when needed. This approach allows energy to be saved in pumping systems. As with the air handling approach, chilled and hot water will only be sent when required, this saves energy through control and pipework heat loss.
* New chillers with heat recovery are being implemented. These will provide a degree of space heating through reclaiming waste heat that would otherwise be disposed of in the atmosphere.
* Heat is also being recovered from hot plant rooms and sent to the undercroft of the building. This is particularly advantageous to the café space, which has a large exposed floor slab. This technique enables air removed from warm plant zones to act as a layer of insulation to the building’s concrete floor in winter.
* A high degree of metering will improve understanding of where energy is being used, giving the facilities management team a better idea where energy could be saved.
* A fresh water heating and cooling system will also be used. Recent studies have indicated that pipework for heating services can lose around 20% of the heating energy through poor quality insulation. Pipework routes will be reduced and new high performance phenolic foam insulation will be used in order to conserve as much of the distributed energy as possible. The variable flow distribution systems will also limit the quantity of water being distributed and exposed to potential heat loss.
* New low energy lighting systems and improved controls have been installed, giving greater control over all fittings with energy savings expected on both the installed load and through greater control flexibility.

=== Making the building more accessible: ===

* With responsibility to care for the Collection and deliver on the terms of the Deed of Gift, including stipulations on how and where the Collection should be housed, Glasgow Life must also ensure it is accessible to the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city.
* A new 1000sq m accessible concourse has been built, linking the main entrances with the car park and bus/coach stop.
* A new accessible path will link the existing play park to the new café terrace and the new collections themed playscape for early years.
* Inside, two changing places toilets have been installed, with accessible lifts providing access to all levels of the building.

== Consultation programme ==

Since The Burrell Collection closed to the public in October 2016, a comprehensive consultation programme has engaged with more than 15,000 local people, giving ideas, insights and opinions which have shaped every aspect of the redesign of the building, access to it and the development of the new displays, galleries and spaces within and around the museum.

== Comments on the refurbishment project ==

Councillor David McDonald, Chair of Glasgow Life, and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “It’s wonderful to see that the installation of Sir William’s precious, beautiful and intriguing Collection has begun, now the delicate refurbishment of its home is almost at an end.

“This major refurbishment and redisplay will celebrate Sir William’s outstanding gift to the city and ensures it is at the heart of Glasgow’s cultural identity for the future, and having much more of The Collection on display and accessible will be one of its immediate successes.

“Sir William’s incredible legacy will help Glasgow and Scotland’s recovery from Covid-19, bringing increased pride and confidence, which has a tangible effect on our wellbeing. As we move out of a pandemic that is vital.”

Chief Executive of Glasgow Life, Dr Bridget McConnell, CBE, said: “March 2022 will mark a historic milestone in Glasgow’s story, as the completely refurbished Burrell Collection reopens to the world.

“Very soon, thanks to all the project’s funders, these wonderful works of art, which Sir William Burrell gave to the people of Glasgow, will be enjoyed in a modern, green museum, fit for purpose and for the future.

“Our vision for The Burrell Collection demonstrates the city’s ambition for it to become more widely appreciated and well known around the world and for Glasgow to retain its place as a global cultural leader.”

Sir Angus Grossart, Chair of Burrell Renaissance, said: “The Burrell Collection has a reputation as being one of the finest in the world. The wonderful new displays have enhanced and informed what visitors will see. They will find great cultural diversity, much

beauty and wonder and the great achievement of one enquiring and questioning mind, that of Sir William Burrell.”

Caroline Clark, Director Scotland, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “It is very exciting to think of the Burrell’s doors re-opening on this incredible art collection.

“Our major award of £16.5m was given in recognition not only of the importance of the Burrell’s stunning collection and architecture, but also because of the creative and inclusive design approach taken by Glasgow Life, with over 15,000 people sharing their ideas and collectively helping to create the new displays. We should applaud the effort of each and every one of these people as we celebrate the news that this much-loved cultural icon will be re-opening this coming March.”

The Scottish Government Culture Minister, Jenny Gilruth, said: “I am pleased that one of the great cultural destinations in Scotland, Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, will be re-opening next year after a significant refurbishment.

“Supported by £5.75 million in Scottish Government funding, this ambitious project will ensure the building is not only modernised and made more energy efficient, but will be more accessible to the public for years to come, and with a greatly expanded exhibition space.

“I’m particularly delighted that the redesign has been achieved in consultation with more than 15,000 people, ensuring that the citizens of Glasgow have had a say in its rebirth.

“As we recover from the pandemic, this reopening of this nationally important museum is a reminder of how important culture is to all our lives.”

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart said: “The UK Government’s £5 million investment into The Burrell Collection’s sustainable refurbishment and redisplay will help ensure the people of Glasgow, as well as visitors from across the UK and around the world, can enjoy this unique art collection for generations to come.

“With other recent investments in Scotland including a £97m allocation from our Culture Recovery Fund, £1m for the Edinburgh Festivals, and £10m to support the development of the Dunard Centre, the UK Government is committed to supporting Scotland’s world-class arts and culture sector as we recover from the pandemic together.”

Professor Frances Fowle, Senior Trustee, Sir William Burrell Trust, said: “This exciting new refurbishment will once again provide a first-class setting for our world-class Collection. The innovative new displays, including a unique open storage facility, bring to life not only Sir William and Lady Burrell as collectors, but also the objects that they cherished. The Trustees are proud to support such an important project, creating new opportunities for visitors, both local and international, to appreciate the beauty and diversity of this outstanding collection.

== Refurbishment team ==

=== Main building and design consultants ===

* John McAslan & Partners – Architect
* Gardiner & Theobald – Project Manager + Cost Consultant + Principal Designer
* Atelier Ten – MEP Engineer + Fire Engineer + BREEAM Consultant
* David Narro Associates – Structural Engineer
* Arup Facades – Façade Engineer
* Sandy Brown Associates – Acoustic Consultant
* Event Communications – Exhibition Designers
* JoH Design Ltd – Foodservice Design Consultants

=== Other contractors and manufacturers ===

* Kier Construction Scotland – Main Building Contractor
* Beck Interiors – Main Exhibition Contractor
* Meyvaert – Display Case Contractor

* All Star Joinery
* Aivaf
* Ballicom International Ltd
* Boyd-Thorpe Associates
* Burnfield Demolition
* D J Willrich Ltd
* Elmwood Projects Ltd
* Graciella Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation
* GV MultiMedia Ltd
* The ISO Organisation Ltd
* Leach Colour Ltd
* Lumsden Design
* Peter Brett Associates
* Tactile Studio
* The Scottish Glass Studio
* The Seeking State
* StudioLR
* Squint Opera Ltd
* The Textile Conservancy Company
* Orbis Conservation Limited

== Timeline ==

{|
| 1944
| Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell gift their collection of 9,000 works of art to the City of Glasgow
|-
| 1967
| Pollok Country Park is gifted to the city by the Stirling-Maxwell family, whose ancestral home was Pollok House
|-
| 1969
| Sir William Burrell Trust agree to proposal for a purpose-built home for the Collection to be constructed in Pollok Country Park
|-
| 1971
| International competition launches to design a home for the Collection, to meet the terms of the Deed of Gift set by Sir William Burrell (1861-1958)
|-
| 1972
| Winning architectural team announced: Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen
|-
| 1978
| Construction works begin on site
|-
| 1983
| The Burrell Collection is officially opened on 21 October by Her Majesty The Queen
|-
| 1984
| The museum welcomes over 1 million visitors in its first year of opening
|-
| 1990
| Glasgow is European City of Culture
|-
| 1999
| Glasgow is UK City of Architecture and Design
|-
|

| The Burrell Collection is widely recognised as having helped bring both of these accolades to the city, acting as a catalyst for Glasgow’s transformation into a cultural powerhouse
|-
| 2013
| The Burrell Collection is designated a Grade A listed building, acknowledging its significance
|-
| 2014
| Community consultation process begins involving 15,000 local people in order to make the art works relevant for current and future generations
|-
| 2015
| Selected works of art begin an international tour of France, North America and Japan as well as the UK
|-
| 2016
| The Burrell closes to the public for a major refurbishment and redisplay
|-
| 2016
| John McAslan + Partners appointed as architect for the refurbishment and redisplay
|-
| 2017
| Kier Construction Scotland appointed as main contractor
|-
| 2018
| Construction works begin on site
|-
| 2018
| A series of temporary exhibitions begins at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum featuring works by artist Joseph Crawhall (1861-1913) and highlights of the Medieval and Chinese collections
|}

== Media coverage ==

* [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/10-must-visit-museums-around-scotland-tips-how-to-book-w52msv2b5 The Times 21 August 2021] Must-visit museums where you can wander and wonder
* [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19508368.glasgows-story-driver-bring-people-back-help-build-healthy-city-economy/ The Herald 12 August 2021] Using culture to build a city's economy
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-58421389 BBC News 03 September] 2021 Reopening plans
* [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19555318.glasgows-burrell-collection-reopening-date-revealed/ The Herald 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/new-look-revealed-for-glasgows-burrell-collection-as-reopening-plans-are-confirmed-3369354 The Scotsman 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/when-does-the-burrell-collection-reopen/ The Sunday Post 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://news.stv.tv/west-central/burrell-collection-to-reopen-after-68m-museum-renovation STV News 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/art-collection-comes-home-after-68m-overhaul-zm96rjjls The Times 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.thenational.scot/news/19556426.burrell-collection-reopen-68m-museum-renovation/ The National 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/2021/09/03/burrell-collection-to-go-back-on-show-in-march-after-68m-museum-renovation/ Evening Telegraph 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.insider.co.uk/news/burrell-collection-go-back-show-24900460 Insider 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://projectscot.com/2021/09/glasgow-museum-nears-reopening-following-68m-refurbishment/ Project Scot 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://forbesalert.com/news/world/uk/burrell-collection-reopening-date-is-revealed/ Forbes Alert 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://nypressnews.com/?s=burrell+collection NY Press News 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://newsnationusa.com/news/world/uk/world-famous-burrell-collection-to-reopen-after-68m-museum-renovation/ News Nation USA 03 September 2021] Reopening plans
* [https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/kier-to-complete-burrell-collection-revamp-in-time-for-march-2022-reopening Scottish Construction Now 03 September 2021] Reopening plans

== Further information ==

* [https://burrellcollection.com//?rsrc=https%3a%2f%2fwww.glasgowlife.org.uk%2fmuseums#burrell-renaissance Burrell website]
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--[[User:Glasgow_Life|Glasgow Life]] 16:39, 31 Aug 2021 (BST)

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