The floor plans show how the south wing of the Wanton museum changed between 2008 and 2012. Overall, this part of the museum had become more visitor-friendly by 2012, with the introduction of a terrace, restaurant, and children’s play area, while maintaining most of its original features.
Prior to the reconstruction, there was a path to the left of the plan, leading to the entrance, next to which was reception. A gallery and shop were positioned below the entrance area, with stairs guiding visitors to the reading room adjacent to the reception. Also, a cloakroom was situated below the reading room.
However, by 2012, the museum had undergone remarkable additions. The entrance converted into a hall, above which is a new terrace, providing visitors with a place to sit. The reception and cloakroom were now in the same place so that the children`s play area could be built in the place previously occupied by the latter room. Additionally, the new restaurant was erected above the reception, while the stairs were replaced with a lift, allowing freer mobility for visitors. One final addition was a self-service cafe and an exhibition room to the right end of the plan.