The National Gallery is adding a new wing to its central London estate. We are honoured to announce this competition to find exceptional architects to take on the extraordinary responsibility that designing this new wing will entail.
Situated on an island site between the existing gallery in Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, the new wing will create different spaces for displaying both the permanent collection and showing temporary exhibitions. These new spaces will link seamlessly into the existing galleries to become part of the cohesive experience that could only happen at the National Gallery.
As Sir Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the Gallery says:
"The National Gallery is embarking on the most significant transformation in our 200-year history.
Having just celebrated our bicentenary, we are launching a landmark architectural competition for a brand-new wing and public realm. The Gallery plans to develop and expand its historic collection, making it the one place in the world that presents the history of Western painting in a comprehensive and dynamic way, from its origins to the most exciting work being created in our own time."
Submissions are required by 12 noon on Friday 17 October 2025; all submissions will need to be uploaded to the portal.
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