The workmen are busy building a new modern art gallery in Nottingham, due to open in 2009. The concrete panels are embossed with a Nottingham lace design found in a Victorian time capsule buried in 1847 and further details can be found here.
Whilst the building is causing controversy mainly due to design and construction from concrete, personally I am looking forward to visiting on a regular basis.
So am I Sue, I love the Lace Market used to work on Fletcher Gate years ago. The multi-storey car park is there now!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be great having somewhere else to visit other than the castle, which is great, but can be quite limited.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about this too sue. I love the idea of the lace pattern on the outside of the building. We will be over there with our cameras! Thank you for the link.
ReplyDeleteVery special - and an interesting article. If I ever come to Nottingham, maybe I could try using part of a panel as a rubbing plate?????
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