Former Bankside Power Station

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Power station
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Sir_Giles_Gilbert_Scott
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Industrial
Guided tours available
Preserved industrial architecture
gptkbp:area Bankside
gptkbp:artExhibitions Special exhibitions and events
gptkbp:artwork Influence on contemporary art
gptkbp:café Tate Modern café
gptkbp:capacity 1,000 MW
gptkbp:collection International modern and contemporary art
gptkbp:communityEngagement Local art initiatives
gptkbp:communityEvents Local community events
gptkbp:communityImpact Cultural hub for local community
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1963
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1947
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Tate Modern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Modern art museum
gptkbp:currentUse Tate Modern
gptkbp:decommissioned 1981
gptkbp:designatedAs Grade II listed building
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Workshops and lectures
gptkbp:engineType 4
gptkbp:exhibits Tate Modern
Temporary and permanent exhibitions
gptkbp:filmingLocation Various films and documentaries
gptkbp:fuelType Coal
gptkbp:generator Steam turbine
gptkbp:gift_shop Tate_Modern_shop
gptkbp:gridConnection National Grid
gptkbp:hasPrograms gptkb:Blackfriars
gptkbp:height 99 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Former power generation site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Former Bankside Power Station
gptkbp:landmark Iconic_London_building
gptkbp:language Art education programs
gptkbp:launchDate May 2000
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:locationType Urban
gptkbp:notableFeature Art_Deco_design
gptkbp:numberOfSchools 2
gptkbp:opened 1947
1981
gptkbp:owner gptkb:London_Electricity_Board
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborations with artists
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,000,000 kW
gptkbp:publicAccess Yes
Site-specific installations
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:Herzog_&_de_Meuron
2000
1994-2000
gptkbp:sustainability Energy-efficient systems
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:type Coal-fired power station
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear 5 million
gptkbp:website tate.org.uk