Project at a glance
Service
Construction
Sector
Heritage
Location
London
Status
Complete
Client
V&A Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Sainsbury Gallery Extension
Project Overview
Sandwiched between three existing Grade I listed buildings, the original boiler house was demolished and rebuilt by Claywatt.
Together with adjacent refurbishments, the redevelopment created a double-height underground gallery, courtyard café, shop, education spaces, support facilities, and a new museum entrance.
The 1,100 sqm Sainsbury Gallery now stands as one of the UK’s largest column-free temporary exhibition spaces, transforming how the V&A Museum presents its exhibition programme.
Awards & Recognition:
- Three RIBA Awards (2018)
- AJ Awards 2017 – Cultural Building of the Year
- Considerate Constructor Scheme National Awards: 2015 Bronze & 2017 Silver
Project Value: £38.8m
