A museum has been named the best building in Scotland following a major renovation.
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow won the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award from the Royal Incorporation of Architects (Rias).
The renovation of the late 20th century building was praised by the judges, who said it is an example of problem-solving and future-proofing.
The art, artefacts and historical objects of the Burrell Collection were collected by Sir William Burrell, a shipping magnate and philanthropist.
He donated the collection to the city of Glasgow in 1944 for public display. It remains in the museum at Pollok Country Park on the south side of the city.
The Rias judges were impressed by how the architects’ approach transformed the building without losing any of its architectural integrity.
The building was renovated by John McAslan and Partners, which has studios in Edinburgh, Belfast, London, Sydney and New York.
The museum closed in 2016 due to the £68.25 million renovation program to repair the building, make it more sustainable and increase gallery space.
It reopened at the end of March 2022.
The Rias Doolan Award is an annual prize, which looks at shortlisted buildings and their architectural integrity and usability.
The context of the buildings, their delivery and implementation, and sustainability are also taken into account.
The 2024 Rias Doolan Award jury was chaired by David Kohn, director of David Kohn Architects, alongside author and journalist Gabriella Bennett and Rias president Karen Anderson.
Ms Anderson said: “I am delighted that the Burrell Collection has been named winner of this year’s Rias Doolan Award.
“In the capable hands of John McAslan and Partners, one of Scotland’s architectural gems has been given a new lease of life, saving the building and its incredible collection and making the museum greener and more welcoming to its thousands of visitors.
“It is a fantastic example of how an existing building can be adapted to meet new and future needs and is without doubt this year’s best building in Scotland.”
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