The Commonwealth Institute to become the new home of London’s Design Museum
Plans have been unveiled this week for the relocation of the Design Museum from Tower Bridge to the Commonwealth Institute in Kensington, London. Two renowned architectural practices are involved in the development worth £80m. John Pawson is redesigning the interiors of the Grade II* listed building. The tent-like structure of the roof becomes the heart of the new building. Visitors entering the building will be offered unobstructed views. Alongside the exhibition spaces on the ground floor, there will be a 200-seat auditorium and a café. The middle floor will contain offices and educational facilities. Beneath the roof will be the museums permanent ‘introduction to design' exhibition and a restaurant. OMA - founded by Rem Koolhaas - are designing the surrounding residential development. The Commonwealth Institute building was completed in 1962 and is what many consi

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