The Olympia has now been demolished as part of the V&A-led regeneration of Dundee but in its day represented a new modernity for the city with its long glass walkway and winding flumes called the Yellow Cannonball, the Red Rocket, the Green Glider and the Blue Bomber. — The Olympia has now been demolished as part of the V&A-led regeneration of Dundee but in its day represented a new modernity for the city with its long glass walkway and winding flumes called the Yellow Cannonball, the Red Rocket, the Green Glider and the Blue Bomber. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — The Olympia has now been demolished as part of the V&A-led regeneration of Dundee but in its day represented a new modernity for the city with its long glass walkway and winding flumes called the Yellow Cannonball, the Red Rocket, the Green Glider and the Blue Bomber. | Other 3rd Party

Beauty or beasts? 9 Postmodern buildings of Scotland

By Alison Campsie

Published 1st May 2020, 16:45 GMT

They borrowed bits of old and created a new form of architecture which was often bold, fun and sometimes frowned upon as traditional architectural norms were shaken up with a new vision.

Historic Environment Scotland is now amid a major piece of research into our Postmodern buildings and looks at how our streets have been shaped with ideas forged in the 1970s and beyond.

The Olympia has now been demolished as part of the V&A-led regeneration of Dundee but in its day represented a new modernity for the city with its long glass walkway and winding colourful flumes, which included the Yellow Cannonball.

9. Olympia Swimming Pool, Dundee

The Olympia has now been demolished as part of the V&A-led regeneration of Dundee but in its day represented a new modernity for the city with its long glass walkway and winding colourful flumes, which included the Yellow Cannonball. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Historic Environment Scotland

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