A Historic Silo Has Been Transformed Into South Africa's Biggest Art Museum

Divisive British designer Thomas Heatherwick, shortlisted earlier this year for the World Building of 2017 Award, has now turned his talents to the South African art scene. Beginning with a historic, disused, grain silo Heatherwick has created a network of 80 gallery spaces and transformed the building into the country's biggest art museum -- Zeitz MOCAA. Described by Heatherwick as "the world's tubiest building," the silo-turned-gallery sits on Cape Town's waterfront -- where it was built in th...