Schedule Of The Building Process
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Planning, preliminary brief
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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.
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Period of project
- Tens of thousands of drawings for the Fit Out Stage F – July 2010
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Opening of the construction work
- May 2008. Base Build Commencement November 2008. Fit Out Commencement March 2011. Opening of the Building October 2011.
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Conclusion of the construction
- 3,5 Years
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Furnishing and moving the collections
- July - September 2011
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Opening of the new building for public
- 3rd October 2011