Darwin Centre

Creating a home for the Natural History Museum’s plant and insect collections

The £78 million Darwin Centre houses 20 million insect and plant specimens and puts the work of more than 200 scientists on public display, adding 10,000 sq ft to the total size of the museum.
The design provided a metaphor for the museum’s work, protecting the collections to keep them safe for future generations.
The project was undertaken in partnership with the Natural History Museum.
Use
Cultural
Role
Design
Status
In Use
Duration
1999 to 2015
Architect
Location
Kensington, London
Gross area
10,000 Square Foot