• British architect choice for controversial revamp of Athens ‘museum of museums’

    British architect choice for controversial revamp of Athens ‘museum of museums’
    David Chipperfield, renowned for work in Berlin, to undertake National Archaeological Museum projectIt is slated to be the “western world’s museum of museums”, a showcase of Greece’s greatest repository of ancient art.Once completed, the revamped National Archaeological Museum in Athens will, say officials, not only have been expanded but “reborn” at a time of record tourism to the country. Continue reading...
  • Athens museum unveils design for major renovation

    Athens museum unveils design for major renovation
    Work at National Archaeological Museum will be overseen by UK architect David ChipperfieldIt is slated to be the “western world’s museum of museums,” a showcase of Greece’s greatest repository of ancient art.Once completed, the revamped National Archaeological Museum in Athens will, say officials, not only have been expanded but “reborn” at a time of record tourism to the country. Continue reading...

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