Lmperial War Museum North
England 2002

The Imperial War Museum North deals with the conflicts that have shaped the 20th century and those which will continue to shape the future.  The concept for the project is that of a globe shattered into fragments and then reassembled as an iconic emblem of conflict.  The building is the interlocking of three shards representing earth, air, and water.  The Museum, permanent exhibits, temporary exhibits, learning center and restaurant were completed in 2001 by SDL and Sir Robert McAlpine and opened in 2002.  During its first year, the Museum had more than 421,000 visitors (July 2002 - June 2003).