Grimshaw’s Istanbul art museum opens

114 Arter contemportary art museum in Istanbul (C) Arter. Photographed by Cemal Emdem

Source: Cemal Emdem

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Grimshaw has completed a large contemporary art museum in Istanbul.

The Arter museum opened the doors to its new purpose-designed home for its collection of art and associated activities at the weekend.

Grimshaw, which was appointed after a competition, led a multi-disciplinary team that included local practice Turgut Alton Architects.

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