Le grandi novità dei musei internazionali: cresce la National Gallery di Londra e il Pompidou apre a Seoul
The National Gallery in London has selected a design team led by Kengo Kuma and Associates, alongside BDP and MICA, to lead its massive £750 million expansion project titled 'Project Domani.' Chosen from 65 international entries, the winning proposal will transform the St Vincent House site into a new museum wing featuring a stepped Portland stone facade, public roof gardens, and light-filled galleries. The project coincides with the institution's bicentenary and has already secured half of its required funding through private and anonymous donations.
This expansion represents one of the most significant architectural commissions of the decade for a major global institution. By selecting Kengo Kuma—who previously designed the V&A Dundee—the National Gallery is signaling a commitment to modernizing its campus while maintaining a sensitive dialogue with its historic Trafalgar Square surroundings. The project aims to improve visitor flow and urban connectivity to Leicester Square, ensuring the museum remains a competitive and accessible 'treasure of humanity' in the 21st century.