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In 1984 he fired an infamous broadside over the “monstrous carbuncle” planned for the National Gallery, while the Central Library in Birmingham, built in 1974, was once compared to a “book incinerator”.
In May, the Prince was informed of the Museum of London’s ambition to create “the most sustainable museum” possible with the opening of the West Smithfield site in 2024.
The designs blend seamlessly with his passion for the environment and are based on a green model that improves energy efficiency while introducing low-carbon and carbon-free technologies.
Museum of Ambition
When the museum is completed, it will keep 70 percent of the existing structure.
The aim is to turn the traditional concept of a museum on its head, away from “objects in glass showcases†and panels.
Instead, the preserved building itself will be a major attraction as the community takes advantage of the unique space.
It is designed to reflect the lives of Londoners past and present, telling the story of the Great Fire and Plague, but also more modern events like the 2015 Hatton Garden raid.
Sharon Ament, Director of the Museum of London said: “Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of London and all of its people. Through the lens of history, we are better able to understand the present and navigate into the future.
“With the support of the Prince of Wales, we will continue to have a positive impact on the lives of Londoners, both in our current museums in the City and Tower Hamlets and in our future home in West Smithfield.”
