Schedule Of The Building Process

59 Planning, preliminary brief
60 Architectural competition
There was no architectural competition for the base build as it was purchased from a developer. The Fit Out architect was appointed by the fit out contractor. The fit out contractor appointment competition was in December 2009.
61 Period of project
Tens of thousands of drawings for the Fit Out Stage F – July 2010
62 Opening of the construction work
May 2008. Base Build Commencement November 2008. Fit Out Commencement March 2011. Opening of the Building October 2011.
63 Conclusion of the construction
3,5 Years
64 Furnishing and moving the collections
July - September 2011
65 Opening of the new building for public
3rd October 2011