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Museum of London releases new images – as budget balloons

By 2019-07-01T09:07:00

Museum of London_June 2019_AKL-0.0-190619-WSNightShot_Artistic impress of the General Market from West Smithfield (c) Asif Khan

Source: Asif Khan

Project designed by Stanton Williams, Asif Khan and Julian Harrap Architects

The budget for the project to convert derelict market buildings into a new home for the Museum of London has more than doubled since it was announced three years ago.

The museum released new images and an updated budget this morning for what it says is one of the largest cultural projects taking place anywhere in Europe.

The authorities now anticipate the scheme, designed by Stanton Williams, Asif Khan and Julian Harrap Architects, will cost £332m.

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