A new tomorrow for The National Gallery: Design Competition for a new wing , London / Vereinigtes Königreich

 

The National Gallery, London

 

Colander Associates Ltd, London

 

The National Gallery is adding a new wing to its central London estate. The purpose of this competition is to find exceptional architects to take on the extraordinary responsibility that designing this new wing will entail.

 

Situated on an island site between the existing gallery in Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, the new wing will create different spaces for displaying both the permanent collection and showing temporary exhibitions. These new spaces will link seamlessly into the existing galleries to become part of the cohesive experience that could only happen at the National Gallery.

 

This new wing presents an important opportunity to improve the way the National Gallery relates to the city around it. And so, as well as the new suite of galleries, this project is expected to deliver an outstanding contribution to the urban setting, improving connectivity between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square and creating a new, people-centric public realm that contributes to a better experience of this area of London.

 

The National Gallery is delighted to launch this international competition to identify the most inspirational and capable architectural team for this project.

 

26.09.25 - Deadline for any queries about this competition

17.10.25 - Deadline for receipt of Stage 1 submissions

28.11.25 - Announcement of the shortlisted candidates

09.12.25 - Site visit and briefing session

13.02.26 - Deadline for receipt of Stage 2 submissions

03 to 09.03.26 - Office visits

19/20.03.26 - Interviews with Jury Panel

04.26 - Winner announced