As an architect in London, we pride ourselves on operating under a culture of excellence and delivering nothing less than the best to all of our projects. We deliver unique visions both in public buildings and for private residential properties. Over the years, we have worked on a variety of projects which have allowed us to show off our creative flair and given us a chance to work on truly unique proposals. As the year comes to an end, we are glad to be involved in one of our most exciting projects yet: the development of a new research centre at the Science Museum in London.
The Science Museum is a large, sprawling complex that is made to highlight scientific advances and achievements, both from the past and which are currently ongoing. Boasting a wide range of attractions that appeal to all ages, it’s a wonderful beacon of knowledge that highlights the scientific curiosities and achievements everyone can enjoy. It also features an IMAX Theatre and extensive archives at Wroughton Library. Though it had a library that was open to the public, the aforementioned library is only available on Fridays to those who make an appointment. This is due to a new research centre being developed, which will be used to host the library and archives and bring together these facilities with the Research and Public History department.
The development of the research centre was, naturally, hotly contested between several architects looking to earn the honour of developing the research centre. Respected and revered architects and architectural firms such as David Kohn Architects, Witherford Watson Mann Architects, 6A Architects and HAT Projects vied to be able to develop the project. This £1 million refurbishment and development was always going to be sought after by rising stars, and the star studded line-up of those competing for it was tremendous, but when the dust settled, we had won the honour of being the architect in London to take on the project.
The research centre is scheduled to open in late 2015. We want to create a space that is accessible and enjoyable for all, creating a feeling of reading beneath a tree on a summer’s day. It is our hope that this research centre will make a valuable addition to the Museum and we hope that our simple idea will entice people of all ages into the research centre. We are proud to be part of such a major development in the Science Museum and we will lend our usual dedication to this project, just as we have always done and will continue to do with every project that we take on.