61million redevelopment to lift the already inspiring Ashmolean Museum to a world-class building.
Designed by world renowned architect Rick Mather the new building will totally replace all but the original 1845 grade II listed Cockerell building. The new development will provide a further 39 galleries doubling the display space of the former buildings. Also included in the design is a dedicated Education Centre and Conservation facilities.
The transformation is well underway and currently on target for it’s prestigious re-opening in Nov 2009.
Architects detail rendering showing the new gallery space and the location of the new building in relation to the existing Cockerell building.
Aerial View of the Ashmolean showing an artist's impression of the new building
The building will use the Coleford Cotswold Buff brick in a bespoke 240 x 110 x 40mm size.
For further information on the design and progress of the project please visit the Ashmolean Museum site.
