Today local officials granted planning permission for Selldorf Architects’ planned renovation of the National Gallery in London. The proposed changes will transform the existing Sainsbury Wing, a postmodern addition designed by Venturi Scott Brown in 1991.
Looking ahead—far ahead—plans call for a “futureproofing” of the wing so it’s relevant and useful for the next 200 years. Changes will make it more energy-efficient and improve the sightlines out to Trafalger Square. The new layout will also streamline entry into the gallery, and expansive windows will draw more natural light into the main foyer.
View looking south in Sainsbury ground floor, with the original rusticated wall along
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