Regeneration

In just eight years Tate Modern has changed London and revitalised the South Bank of the Thames.

Tate Modern has transformed a previously underdeveloped area of London and has helped give the city a new image as a leading centre of contemporary culture. It has become a key landmark for London, while its programme and architecture have won international acclaim.

The most visited museum of modern art

Since 2000, more than 30 million people have visited Tate Modern – it was designed for 1.8 million visitors annually, but over each of the last two years has attracted more than five million visitors. Understandably, there is huge pressure on public facilities; and more space is needed to maintain and develop our programme.

The masterplan

Over the past two years the project, Transforming Tate Modern, aimed at establishing the full potential of the entire Tate Modern site and surrounding areas, has been developed by a design team led by architects Herzog & de Meuron.

Work will start on site in mid 2009 and it is intended that the new building will be completed in time for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.