"Kengo Kuma's trajectory as an architect demonstrates exceptional design elegance, a keen sensitivity to location and to history, and a supremely beautiful handling of light and of materials."
"The new extension's ground floor will be for public facilities and temporary exhibition galleries, allowing shows to open for longer hours than the permanent collection."
"The main and upper floors will provide space for a continuation of the permanent collection, with bridge links to the Sainsbury Wing and the Wilkins building."
"At the top level of the extension there will be a public roof garden, with views towards Leicester Square."
The National Gallery in London is set to construct a new extension designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, with an estimated cost of £350 million. The building will be located north of the Sainsbury Wing and will replace St Vincent House. The extension will feature public facilities, temporary exhibition galleries, and additional space for the permanent collection, which will now include works up to the present day. A public roof garden will offer views towards Leicester Square.
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