Delve Architects were approached to develop a five year sustainable growth masterplan for the Wythall Transport Museum, a charity group based in south Birmingham. Following an intense review into the existing site and function of the charity, a phased approach was agreed upon on how best to grow and develop the areas available to improve visitor experience.

As a first step, the existing single storey portacabin that houses a small café area and shop will be taken down and area cleared, ready for a new two storey social history centre. The construction will create a small kiosk/ticket office to the front of the side, with a covered walkway flowing down to the new centre. The covered walkway will provide a safe route of access across the working museum, which offers the opportunity for its visitors to ride on historical buses that have been refurbished by the charity.

The ground floor of the centre will contain new toilet facilities, a larger shop and break out space and a new kitchen and café prepared with the ability to hold functions and be rented out when not in use.

Via a new lift and staircase, an open plan second floor level will house a new social history media centre, rentable function room and viewing terrace that looks out onto the forecourt.