Arup part of winning team for British Museum Western Range galleries competition
Arup is partnering with acclaimed architect Lina Ghotmeh to lead a transformative redesign, setting new standards in sustainable design.
Last updated: 3rd March 2025
Arup, supporting multi award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh, is part of the team selected to redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries, marking a significant milestone in the Museum and Arup’s ongoing partnership.
Arup is leading the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire and sustainability components of the project.
The competition attracted entries from six continents, with 60 teams showcasing a diverse array of approaches and expertise, ranging from established architectural firms to emerging practices.
The winning team comprises Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture (LG—A), executive and conservation architect Purcell, graphic design and wayfinding specialist Holmes Studio, artist Ali Cherri and design team co-ordinator Plan A.
Model submitted by Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture for the competition. Arup is leading the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire and sustainability components of the project.
Carolina Bartram, Associate Director and project lead at Arup comments: “We are thrilled to see the first realisation of our collaboration with the visionary team at LG—A and to continue working with the rest of this talented consultant team. Balancing the complexity of collections' display and artefacts' interactions with diverse visitor groups in one of the biggest cultural renovations undertaken anywhere in the world will set a new standard in sustainable design as the Museum works towards its net zero transformation.
“Representing a third of the Museum’s gallery space, the redesign of the Western Range galleries is a crucial element of the British Museum’s masterplan - Arup is proud to be part of the diverse team supporting it as it looks to build a museum for the future.”
In line with the British Museum’s net zero goals, Arup will implement a circular economy approach, focusing on material reuse and advancing the Museum’s energy transition.
The project builds on Arup’s work with the British Museum on the award-winning World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC). Other recent Arup arts and culture projects include the Royal Academy of Arts masterplan, the V&A East Storehouse and Phase 1 of the National Gallery NG200 project – the latter two are due to open in May 2025.
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