The Mary Rose ship is berthed in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Built between 1509 and 1511, she she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising in 1979 was a major feat of marine archaeology.
After thirty years of preservation a new museum will provide the Mary Rose with a permanent home. We were one of four finalists in an international competition for the design of this $40 million facility, bringing together the remains of the ship with the thousands of artifacts discovered during its salvage.
Our design places the Mary Rose at the heart of the new facility. The ship's artifacts are displayed in a three storey Collections Gallery aligning exactly with the main decks. A series of projecting balconies enable visitors to experience the ship at close quarters while maintaining an uninterrupted view of its entire length. The design also includes supporting displays on 'harbour life' and the science of marine archaeology.
