Ignored London landmark undergoes huge makeover

From Walkmans and iPhones to classic cars and robotic arms, London's newly opened Design Museum will offer a journey through the world of contemporary design.

The museum in London's plush Kensington district is the culmination of a $103-million project to transform a once derelict building.

"Our ambition is to create somewhere which would be a world center for design and a place to start conversations about the world of design," museum director Deyan Sudjic said last week at a media preview.