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The building was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, who also designed the classic red telephone box. Take a look at those long, heavy-framed windows and you’ll notice the similarity.
Originally built as a power station, Tate Modern is designed around a series of vast spaces that lend themselves to art exhibitions and sculptural installations perfectly. Sitting across the river from St Paul’s Cathedral and linked by an easy stroll across the Millennium Bridge, the gallery was only opened in 2000 but has quickly become a favourite with Londoners and art lovers from all over the world.
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