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American Air Museum in UK prepares to reopen after people-focused revamp of Norman Foster building
by Tom Anstey | 17 Mar 2016
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) in Duxford, UK, is about to relaunch its American Air Museum following a five-year redevelopment project, switching the focus of exhibits from the aircraft on display to a collection of extraordinary people linked with those machines. Reopening to the public on 19 March, IWM’s newly-transformed American Air Museum has undergone a £3m (US$4.2m, €3.8m) redevelopment, with financial support provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
IWM London submits £35m revamp plans
by Pete Hayman | 22 Mar 2012
Imperial War Museums (IWM) has submitted a listed building and planning application to Southwark Council for the transformation of its flagship branch in Lambeth, south London. The proposals focus on the first phase of a longer term masterplan for IWM London, which has been drawn up in partnership with renowned UK-based architects, Foster + Partners. Lend Lease Construction has been confirmed as the construction management contractor on the scheme, which
IWM plans new First World War galleries
by Pete Hayman | 22 Nov 2011
Imperial War Museum (IWM) London is to to create new galleries for its First World War collections as part of its plans to commemorate the centenary of the conflict in 2014. The new spaces are due to open in summer 2014 and will improve access to the attraction's extensive collections, allowing more personal artefacts, films and images to go on display. Foster + Partners and exhibition designer Casson Mann are
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