A welcome that links new and old

When a sleek modern wing was added to the Mansion House in Stroud's Stratford Park in order to house the town's museum, the challenge was to sympathetically link the two styles of architecture with a welcoming forecourt.

Our design elegantly resolves the rather awkwardly shaped space between the old and the new, and by subtly manipulating the ground levels, incorporates a low stone edged amphitheatre which is used by the museum for displays and events. This is a very successful space which complements both parts of the building. Parents may find the gentle ramps of the amphitheatre irresistible to their younger children!