Royal Academy of Arts Announces Major Redevelopment for 250th Anniversary
A £12.7 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant supports the Royal Academy of Arts' ambitious redevelopment project. Architect Sir David Chipperfield CBE RA designed the plans, which will physically connect Burlington House and Burlington Gardens for the first time. This transformation coincides with the institution's 250th anniversary in 2018. New exhibition galleries, a lecture theater, and an educational center will be created. The RA Schools will gain dedicated spaces that better integrate them with the Academy's broader programming. Private donors have also contributed significant funding to the initiative.
Key facts
- The Royal Academy of Arts announced development plans for its 250th anniversary in 2018.
- The project will link Burlington House and Burlington Gardens for the first time.
- New facilities will include exhibition spaces, a lecture theatre, and a learning centre.
- The RA Schools will get new spaces to integrate them more fully into the RA's activities.
- Architect Sir David Chipperfield CBE RA designed the project.
- The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) granted £12.7 million towards the development.
- The project received additional support from private individuals.
- The announcement was made in May 2015.
Entities
Artists
- Sir David Chipperfield
Institutions
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- RA Schools
Locations
- Burlington House
- Burlington Gardens