Designers of museum revamp scheme named

An illustration shows how the redeveloped museum and art gallery could look

The firm which will design Hereford’s new £18m museum and art gallery has been named as Cheshire-based Mather & Co.

Herefordshire Council said the company had "extensive experience in museum and visitor attractions".

The redeveloped Grade II-listed library and museum building in Broad Street will get new exhibition spaces, better visitor facilities, improved accessibility, and a new rooftop cafe and viewing area.

Councillor Harry Bramer said Mather & Co’s “exceptional track record in designing immersive and thought provoking museums" would help to create a truly unique and captivating experience for visitors.

The council’s cabinet member for community services continued: "Together, we look forward to crafting a space that celebrates Herefordshire’s heritage, arts and culture and inspire generations to come."

Mather & Co has nearly 30 years’ experience in designing cultural attractions including the R&A World Golf Museum in St Andrews, the Silverstone Museum at the Northamptonshire racetrack, and the Olympic Museum in Switzerland.

Explaining the approach the firm would take, content manager Leanne Clydesdale said: "The unique heritage and history of the region will be brought out through a closer co-development with audiences, working with stories and collections to create a strong sense of pride and ownership."

The Broad Street work is part funded by the government’s Stronger Towns package and by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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