Herzog & de Meuron have received planning permission for Tate Modern 2 – an extension to the Tate Modern contemporary art gallery in London, which was also designed by the Swiss architects.

The 11-storey extension, shown in these new images, will give the gallery 60% more gallery space.

Tate Modern – a conversion of the former Bankside power station – opened in 2000. The TM2 extension is due to open in 2012.





