SOUTHBANK CENTRE has unveiled its proposals to transform the Festival Wing – the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery complex – to create, together with the successful Royal Festival Hall refurbishment, a world-class cultural CENTRE for the 21st century, providing more art for more people in better spaces.
The proposals, by FCBStudios, include the refurbishment and renewal of the existing 1960s BUILDings and the creation of major new arts spaces including a new GLASS pavilion, a new central foyer and a new liner BUILDing. The proposals will enable SOUTHBANK CENTRE to realise its vision to deliver a larger and more ambitious arts, educational and cultural programme across the site for all its visitors to enjoy. More is here
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