Through the lens of artists’ and designers’ creativity, global stories and diversity V&A East Storehouse will open its doors in 2025 as part of East Bank, the mayor’s legacy project for the London Olympics. Like half-open theatrical screens, two entrances from the embankment invite viewers to enter the space of global creativity. From around the central core, its galleries will weave together over each floor, inviting visitors to explore the new museum building designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey.
The main source of architectural volume was the approach of an influential Spanish couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga. His tailoring provided a sculptural sense of space between the body and the fabric; framing was not limited to the figure. The V&A East building acts as a three-dimensional “folded dress”, lending the museum a distinctive form and striking identity.
All photography courtesy of V&A MUSEUM
