Even before Tate Modern was completed in 2000, it was envisaged at a
later date to make use of the oil storage tanks area and the Switch
House. And so almost ten years on, building work for Phase Two of the project began in
January 2010. At the time of writing (April 2012) the conversion of the
oil tanks area is nearing completion, and the foundations of the new
pyramid shaped (11 storey) extension are rising above ground. The
extended Tate has an
expected opening date of circa of 2016.
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The Switch House consolidation.
On 25th February 2012, Basil Scarsella of UK Power Networks officially
handed over part of the substation to Alex Beard of the Tate
(galleries).
Photo: Bankside Power Station
© Fynevue March 2012.
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The south side of the former power station is one large
building site.
Photo: Bankside Power Station
© Fynevue July 2010.
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Phase 2 of Tate Modern: More photos...
Photo: Tate Modern extension
is rapidly gaining height
© Fynevue April 2015.
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