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“The energy that we use to run the building is a really large portion of every project’s footprint,” said Michael Nock, the director of exhibitions and publication management at the museum.

Nock said the Hammer can establish these new temperature and humidity levels because the art on display is contemporary and because each artist agreed to the conditions.

Mr Nock had been on a sightseeing tour of London with Australian family members.

As the pod descended, Mr Nock said there was a "crunching" sound as the detached hatch got caught up with other parts, prompting him to press the emergency button to alert staff.

"We really were there at the eye of the storm - it was a harrowing experience," Mr Nock added.