A project to redesign the entrance to the Pitt Rivers Museum from the Oxford University Museum to provide a more spectacular impression to the visitor. This was the second phase of the practice's work for the museum following completion of the new research centre on the adjoining site, which also provided improved facilities for the public and educational visitors.

The project included new access arrangements for disabled users, education space, display cases, new shops and information point, lighting, re-display of major objects and improvements to environmental conditions. The museum was re-opened to the public in April 2009.


Awards:

BD Architect of the Year Award  (2011)
BD Architect of the Year Award  (2010)
Oxford Preservation Trust Award  (2009)
BD Architect of the Year Award  (2009)

In the press:

Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford
Museums Journal
09/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum - Pitt Rivers opens after facelift
Building Design
08/05/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum - It's still perfect for a potter
Sunday Times
03/05/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford re-opens
The Times
29/04/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum - Canoes, monkey skulls and a witch in a bottle
Daily Telegraph
25/04/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum - City's treasure trove open again
Oxford Times
23/04/2009

Pitt Rivers Museum - Don't make museums for morons
Building Design
17/04/2009