Architects shortlisted for 500m Crystal Palace rebuild project

Architects shortlisted for 500m Crystal Palace ZhongRong Group rebuild project

12:09pm Friday 28th February 2014 in News By Robert Fisk

An artist impression of what a rebuilt Crystal Palace may look like

A 21st century Crystal Palace on the site of the original is one step closer to becoming a reality with six architect practices through to the next stage of the design competition.

The shortlisted architects from around the world have taken a wide range of approaches to the brief by developer ZhongRong Group, which plans to invest 500m in rebuilding The Crystal Palace and restoring the surrounding park.

They are now preparing more detailed submissions and presentations before up to three teams from the shortlist will be invited to prepare initial concept designs.

The winning architect, due to be appointed in the summer, will work closely with the lead consultant Arup.

The six practices in the running are David Chipperfield Architects, Grimshaw, Haworth Tompkins Architects, Marks Barfield Architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects with Anish Kapoor.

ZhongRong Group chairman Ni Zhaoxing said: This is a positive step forward for the project.

The expressions of interest and outstanding shortlist demonstrate the wealth and diversity of design talent inspired by the challenge of rebuilding The Crystal Palace in the spirit of the magnificent original.

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