The world’s hottest projects in 2020

Egyptian-museum-new-hi-res-2

Ike Ijeh tours the planet to report on this year’s most anticipated completions

Grand Egyptian Museum

Giza, Egypt

Heneghan Peng

By the time the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum is completed later this year, not only will it be the largest archaeological museum in the world but it will have taken almost as long to build as the Great Pyramid of Giza which it is meant to celebrate.

But in all probability this merely increases the anticipation for what it likely to be the world’s most eagerly awaited cultural opening of the year. When the foundation stone was first laid in 2002 it was intended that the venue would open in 2013. But a catastrophically disruptive cycle of recession and revolution over the subsequent decades meant that the project was successively delayed. Opening dates were mooted in 2017, 2018 and 2019 but, with the structure now fully complete, this year looks set to be the one when the £750m mega-project is finally unveiled.

This is premium content. 

Only logged in subscribers have access to it.

Login or SUBSCRIBE to view this story

Gated access promo

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

A subscription to Building Design will provide:

  • Unlimited architecture news from around the UK
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Alternatively REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts