The British Museum

The great court of the British Museum formerly used for the museum reserves, was transformed in 2000 into a museum space covered by a gigantic skylight. This arrangement, conceived by architect Norman Foster, allowed the museum for a generous expansion of its public entrance and reception area. www.fosterandpartners.com

The structure’s strong presence of glass is beautifully accompanied by stonework.

To cover the walls, the architect opted for a particularly light-coloured Anstrude stone that resembles Portland stone.

The choice of materials added light and warmth to the building without detracting from the distinctive identity of the museum.