Royal Observatory Greenwich
View all projectsSet within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum is an ensemble of important historic buildings of which the Royal Observatory forms part. This project establishes a new centre for modern astronomy and a planetarium at the Observatory and integrates an exhibition space, an education centre, a library and archive, a new planetarium as well as visitor amenities including a cafe and shop into their Grade II* listed South Building and a new build extension.
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The new planetarium is enclosed by a tilted and truncated bronze cone
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The cone's geometry is defined precisely by the relationship of its location, in latitude and longitude, to the universe it represents inside
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New helical stair made from a single piece of steel
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The library
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Access to the auditorium is at lower ground level through a spacious new foyer
- City
- London SE10
- Use
- Culture
- Client
- National Maritime Museum
- Status
- Completed
- Awards
RIBA National Award 2008, RIBA Regional Awards 2008, Civic Trust Award 2008, AIA UK Chapter Excellence in Design Award 2008
- Collaborators
Structure: Scot Wilson (Cameron Taylor)
Services: Arup
Landscape: Land Use Consultants
Acoustics: Arup
Cost: Barrie Tankel Partnership
Specialist metalwork: Responsive Engineering
Photography: Dennis Gilbert/VIEW