The project is intended as a ‘rapid, high-quality’ response to improve the museum’s arrival experience, which currently involves an open-air queuing system and a series of temporary tent-like structures for security screening. The central London museum receives more than six million visitors annually.

The scheme will be a precursor to a permanent project reconsidering the complex’s relationship to its surrounding public realm. This is expected in a later phase of the museum’s ongoing regeneration masterplan.

Our proposal resolves complex issues on the site while preserving the appearance of the historic Grade I listed buildings, addressing the changing climate and looking forward to the future of the institution. It will introduce new soft landscaping and plants, dotted with engaging installations — encouraging curiosity and becoming a memorable highlight of every visit.

We will now work with the team to realise the thoughtful visitor experience for the most visited building in the UK:

• Studio Weave — Lead Architect
• Wright & Wright Architects — Heritage Architect
• Webb Yates — Engineer
• Tom Massey Studio — Horticulturalist
• Daisy Froud — Engagement Consultant