The institution said it remains committed to building a new cultural hub in the city, but had parted ways with Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron on the project.
WATCH: The Vancouver Art Gallery says the cost of the new facility at West Georgia and Cambie Streets has climbed from $400 million to an estimated $600 million. – Aug 29, 2024Preliminary work had already begun at the West Georgia and Cambie Street site for the new gallery when it was revealed in August that the cost for the new building had surged by 50 per cent, from $400 million to $600 million.
“We recognize that inflation has put tremendous pressure on our plans, as it has done with many capital projects following the pandemic,” Kiendl wrote in a statement.“It has become clear that we require a new way forward to meet both our artistic mission and vision and our practical needs.” Kiendl went on to say the board had approved new strategic priorities to guide the gallery as it moves forward.
The institution remains committed to building a “new cultural hub that will be the heart of our communities,” he said, adding “the Gallery is in the process of reflecting and transforming our approach to this objective.”Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming blood test,’ says his lawyerElton John struggling with vision due to eye infection
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