Museum of the Home, London Building Redesign, Shoreditch Redevelopment, Interior Architecture Images
Museum of the Home in Shoreditch
1 Jun 2021
Museum of the Home
Design: Wright & Wright Architects
Location: Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA, England, UK

photo © Hufton+Crow
At the Museum of the Home our response has been to rationalise and remodel the existing almshouse while adding a series of new elements. This transformational synthesis of new and old reflects a new curatorial approach based on making the Museum more immersive and appeal to a wider audience by addressing issues more relevant to modern domestic life, such as homelessness and fluctuating family structures. In effect, the architectural strategy catalyses new possibilities for display, engagement and education, while reinvigorating and augmenting the historic spaces.
photos © Helene Binet
The Museum?s recent architectural history has been contentious. In a previous scheme, David Chipperfield proposed a new standalone building next to the Coates extension to accommodate the Home Galleries.

photos © Helene Binet
However, it did not address the complex challenges presented by the decaying almshouse and also involved demolishing the corner pub, to the dismay of local interest groups. The scheme failed to obtain planning permission and a new architect and new approach were sought.

photo © Hufton+Crow
In our scheme the consolidation of the historic building fabric and addition of distinguishably...