Tate extension set to win planning...

摘要

Herzog & de Meuron's landmark extension to Tate Modern is set to be approved by planners next week.rnSouthwark Council officers have lavished praise on the "extraordinary and unique" £215 million pyramid.rnThe planning agenda, released this week, brushes off concerns from London mayor Boris Johnson that the scheme's sloping floors, spiral staircases and tapering steps do not meet disabled access requirements and might even lead to dangerous "disorien-tation" for visitors.rnBut despite the planners' enthusiasm and support from Cabe, major question marks over funding for the deal remain. Tate director Nick Serota has admitted there is a £145 million funding gap -and that the completion date may slip from the planned 2012 opening to 2013 or 2014.