The Museum of London has today revealed the design concepts from six architectural teams shortlisted in the international design competition for the new museum at West Smithfield set to open in 2021
Each of the designs illustrate what the new museum could look like and embrace a wide range of interpretations, all of which demonstrate ‘high quality, creative ideas and innovation for this exciting project’. The 25,000 sq m site includes Smithfield General Market, the Fish Market, the Red House and the Engine House and has a £130-150m construction budget.
The winning architects will work with the museum to refine their ideas to ensure they sensitively balance the history of the site with the museum’s ambition and that the look and feel of the new museum embodies London.
The shortlisted entries will be judged by a panel of well-known figures from the worlds of the arts, media, property, architecture and business, chaired by television and radio presenter, Evan Davis and has recently welcomed a new member, journalist, author and broadcaster, Sir Simon Jenkins. The winning team is expected to be announced later this summer.
The museum intends to submit a planning application for the West Smithfield site to the City of London Corporation in 2017 and to deliver the new museum by 2021.
The designs will now go on display at an exhibition at the Museum of London, from 10 June to 5 August, 10am – 6pm daily, to give the public an opportunity to view the designs and learn more about the museum’s plans to move to West Smithfield.
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