![]() Converted from vast chambers beneath the old Bankside Power Station which once held a million gallons of oil, the new public areas consist of two large circular spaces for performances and film installations, plus a warren of smaller rooms.Ĭonverted by architects Herzog + de Meuron, also responsible for designing the first phase of Tate Modern, which opened in 2000, the new areas retain some of the roughness and grit of their former industrial purpose. ![]() The extension project, which is planned to cost £215m in total, is due for completion by 2016 – delayed from its previously projected opening of this year.īut the Tanks are the first significant step. ![]() The Tanks are the fruit of the first £90m spent on plans to enlarge the exhibition space of the already vast museum by 70%. Reading this on mobile? Click here to view video Adrian Searle gives his first impression of the Tanks .uk
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