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The Sainsbury Wing closed in February 2023 to undergo a series of sensitive interventions to its external façade, foyer, and mezzanine. Designed by New York-based Selldorf Architects in collaboration with heritage architects Purcell, the works aimed to create a more welcoming and accessible first impression for the Gallery’s millions of annual visitors.

G&T provided Cost and Project Management services for the redevelopment, which has given over part of the Gallery’s footprint to the public realm. A new “square within a square” layout offers a smoother entrance experience, protecting visitors from the elements. The previously dark glass enclosing the staircase to the gallery spaces has been replaced with clear glazing, allowing natural light to fill the foyer and offering subtle views of the original 1830s building by William Wilkins. For the first time, people in Trafalgar Square can see directly into the Gallery.

The entrance now opens into a double-height foyer, while the mezzanine level houses a restaurant, a new bookshop, and flexible spaces for meetings and events.

Also reopening is the newly renamed Pigott Theatre on the lower ground floor. The theatre has been refurbished with a fresh colour scheme and upgraded for greater comfort and accessibility, including level access to the stage. Wherever possible, materials have been reused, recycled, or repurposed in other buildings.