Second Display Completes for Leeds University
Following the completion of a display on the life and work of Sir William Henry Bragg earlier this year, Redman Design have now completed a second display for Leeds University, this time for Classics in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. The display showcases two Roman inscriptions with new graphic interpretation and lighting that accentuates the relief carving on the stones.
The Brunel Museum Secures NLHF Funding
The Brunel Museum Reinvented project has secured £1.85m funding from the NLHF to allow a range of improvements that will include the display of 30 watercolours from the Thames Tunnel Archive for the first time. Redman Design has been working closely with architects Tate Harmer to create new visitor experiences as part of the reinvented project.
Bad Bridget opens at Ulster American Folk Park
Revealing the untold stories of the hundreds of thousands of young women, who travelled alone to America to escape poverty and hardship in Ireland, only to face new difficulties away from the support of family and home.
It has been a privilege for our team to be involved in presenting this powerful story that still resonates with the experiences of some migrant women today.
Stone Age to Corinium opens with object display by Redman Design
Our mount making team have been busy this year designing, manufacturing and installing object mounts for the new ‘Stone Age to Corinium’ gallery at Corinium Museum in Cirencester.
Rochdale Town Hall secures £8.3m NLHF grant
The nationally significant Rochdale Town Hall has been awarded NLHF funding following a successful Round Two bid. The project will restore the building and its historic rooms to their former glory whilst also improving access and adding new facilities. Redman Design have designed exhibition spaces and interpretation that will tell the story of the Town Hall and its connections to the people of Rochdale.
More award success for IBCC
We’re delighted to hear that the International Bomber Command Centre is the Gold winner of a prestigious Visit England Award for Excellence in the International Tourism category.
Town hall restoration set to be considered by council planners
The restoration of Rochdale’s grade I listed town hall has taken a major step forward following the submission of a listed building and planning application to the council.
The application outlines vital repair work to the 149-year-old town hall, which is one of the best examples of gothic architecture in the country. As part of the project, Redman Design are creating a permanent exhibition space in the committee rooms on the ground floor.
AHI Award success
Our projects have won three of the six Association of Heritage Interpretation 2019 Discover Heritage Awards. Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery won the ‘Overall Award for Excellence’ as well as ‘Best New Museum display’. The International Bomber Command Centre was awarded ‘Best New Visitor Centre’
The World Turned Upside Down opens
This new gallery for the National Civil War Centre looks at the impact of the English Civil War on everyday people, and society in general, through three themes of Conflict, Chaos & Creativity. The new temporary exhibition ‘Fake News’ explores the use of propaganda and misinformation throughout history.
New life for Rochdale’s treasured town hall
We’re delighted to have been appointed to develop the exhibition design and interpretation to reveal the hidden stories of this neo-gothic masterpiece. The £16m restoration of Rochdale’s treasured Grade I listed town hall will bring it back into use for the public and create a world class focus for residents and visitors.
Leeds City Museum is
Family Friendly Museum of the Year
Leeds City Museum is still going strong over ten years after we finished working on it and has just been voted Family Friendly Museum of the Year 2018 by Kids in Museums.
AAM shortlisted for M&H Award
We're pleased to hear that the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford has been shortlisted for an M&H award in the Permanent Exhibition category. The winner will be announced on the 17th May.
HLF success for Hylton Castle
We've been working with Sunderland Council to help them secure funding to repair and rejuvenate the castle, opening it to the public for the first time in centuries.
Treasures of the Brotherton
The University of Leeds’s Brotherton Library is at the heart of the new cultural centre for the University. On Monday the 1st of February the Treasures Gallery will open it's doors to reveal the University Library's greatest treasures of rare books and manuscripts.
