Designs include a freestanding classroom, new planting and integrated sculptures intended to link art, nature and learning Source: Tom Stuart-Smith StudioThe proposed new Clore Garden Tate Britain has unveiled proposals for a new public garden and education facility at its Millbank site, developed by Feilden Fowles and landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith Studio. The Clore Garden project seeks to transform the approach to the Grade II* listed gallery into a planted landscape incorporating accessible pathways, public art and a new garden classroom. According to Tate, the project aims to enhance biodiversity and increase opportunities for community engagement, while offering a new civic green space in central London. The landscape design features a network of pathways set within densely planted zones and intends to create varied conditions for seasonal planting, wildlife habitats and informal gathering. The garden will include new seating areas, a café terrace, a wildlife pond and spaces for programmed outdoor activities. Sculptures from Tate’s collection are expected to be integrated into the landscape. Alex Farquharson, director of Tate Britain, said: “We are enormously excited to share a first look at designs for Tate Britain’s new garden, a significant green space uniting art and nature and encouraging biodiversity. “These sumptuous, innovative designs demonstrate the role museums can play in our cities, places where contemplation and relaxation can go hand in hand with joy and creativity. We hope the garden will offer new ways to engage with Tate’s Collection, for both visitors and local residents alike.” The proposed new Clore GardenSource: Tom Stuart-Smith Studio The proposed new Clore GardenSource: Tom Stuart-Smith Studio The proposed new Clore GardenSource: Tom Stuart-Smith Studio The proposed new gardenSource: Tom Stuart-Smith Studio 1/4 show caption Tom Stuart-Smith said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to create a haven for people, plants and sculpture right in the heart of London and to transform the setting of the gallery into a beautiful garden that is really engaging, biodiverse and sustainable.” Planting selections are being developed with input from the Royal Horticultural Society to include a range of species suited to creating a garden for year-round public use and to support local biodiversity. The project will include a single-storey classroom structure to be designed by Feilden Fowles. No images have so far been released of the building. Feilden Fowles and Tom Stuart-Smith Studio were selected to lead the project in early 2024 following an open design competition. A planning application is expected in the summer, with construction scheduled to begin in the autumn and completion anticipated by 2026. #images #released #feilden #fowles #tom