The architect behind the design of one of Dundee's most iconic buildings has voiced his support for the development going on around it.

World-renowned architect Kengo Kuma has told city bosses that plans for the waterfront, including a Marriott Hotel, are "an appropriate backdrop" to the building.

Work on site six, located immediately north of the V&A, began last month with plans including the hotel, office, residential and retail space.

Councillors approved plans for the site last June but a petition was launched by locals opposing them.

Mr Kuma said: "My building was always designed to complement and harmonise with its surroundings and the adjacent developments.

"It was never designed in isolation and was always meant to be part of a built environment with a flow of people and buildings with other uses in proximity.

"Dundee Waterfront is a stunning location and the planned developments will create a thriving platform for the city's ambitious regeneration and an appropriate backdrop for the V&A."

The city development committee will now meet on February 26 and will be asked to agree a letter of intent with Marriott Hotels International Ltd to operate on the surrounding site.

Of the three expressions of interest submitted to the council to operate a hotel at the site, Marriott's was considered the most favourable in financial and quality terms.

The development will employ around 120 full time equivalent posts plus a further 260 construction jobs during the building works.