Winning entry for New National Archaeological Museum of Athens is announced

TornosNews.gr 09.01.2023 | 19:40
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Winning entry for New National Archaeological Museum of Athens is announcedUpgrade of the old museum, a subterranean extension, and link with the historic building Acropol-Akros on Patission

The winning entry for the New National Archaeological Museum is by the architectural offices of David Chipperfield Architects and Alexandros N. Tombazis & Associates SA, selected by an international committee convened by Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni, the ministry announced on Monday, ANA reports.

The committee was set up in April 2022 for the New National Archaeological Museum, and also includes an upgrade of the old museum, a subterranean extension, and its link with the historic building Acropol-Akros on Patission (or 28th Oktovriou avenue), the street the current museum is on.

According to the ministry, the committee chose the finalist over the following points: incorporating elements of a creative relationship between the old and new buildings, quality of spatial experience, sensitivity to museological challenges, integration of urban design in the city, and innovative solution of viability and environmental design issues.

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