Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Exeter's gothic revival museum building had seen successive extensions and changes in use as it evolved through two centuries but remained short on space and facilities. Addressing the museum as a single unit for the first time, we stripped away layers of expedient building work, revealing its original character, and made use of a disused courtyard to create an effective plan and clear organisational structure from which to extend.

The museum's expansion, enhancement and refurbishment includes an inclusive entrance, shop and double-height reception, a new gallery space for special exhibitions and access to a well-preserved section of the city's Roman walls.