Conceived as an extension of the public realm, Corner at Tate Modern links two of London’s iconic spaces, the Southbank and the Turbine Hall. Corner serves as a vibrant intersection where art, music, food, and community converge.

Corner offers an enriched experience with its open kitchen, fostering food provenance awareness by bridging the gap between chefs and visitors. During the day, it functions as a family-friendly café, while at night, hydraulic platforms ingeniously convert the central plinth into a DJ booth, transforming the space into a vibrant event venue. Its furniture is designed with flexibility in mind, effortlessly adapting to different event layouts, accommodating seating for 150 or standing room for 500 guests.

Central to the space is a stone-clad plinth seating area, ideal for families with children. The incorporation of colourful Perspex chutes and drawers in the children’s area invites interaction, allowing them to engage directly by picking and mixing items themselves.

The project emphasises provenance of both the food served and the materials used throughout the design. Tables and seating designed by Tate, Goldfinger, and Holland Harvey are crafted from timber reclaimed from trees felled due to Ash dieback, with the coordinates of where each tree grew etched into each piece. This detail helps preserve the story and origin of the materials, transforming a potentially negative ecological event into a positive showcase of local craftsmanship. Similarly, Spared's tabletops, made from Tate Coffee grounds, introduce not just a sustainable material but also promote a circular economy.

Sustainability influenced every decision from material selection to waste management. By choosing locally sourced materials, the project minimises its carbon footprint related to transportation and supports local industries and craftsmanship. The integration of durable and recyclable materials like raw aluminium in lighting fixtures emphasises the project’s commitment to long-term sustainability and reduces the need for frequent replacements.

Corner’s design promotes sustainable education among visitors by incorporating clear environmental messaging into the space. This not only enhances visitor engagement but also fosters a broader cultural shift towards sustainability. The project's sustainable practices extend beyond mere compliance with environmental standards to actively contribute to the museum's mission of educating and engaging the public in sustainability issues.