The provided diagrams illustrate the structural modifications made to the south wing of Walton Museum between 2008 and 2012. Overall, the museum experienced a substantial increase in floor space and the introduction of several new facilities, facilitated by the construction of a new vertical section.
In 2008, the layout was relatively simple, consisting of a single-story structure. The entrance led directly to a reception area, with a reading room situated behind it. The ground level housed a special exhibition room on the left, a shop in the centre, and a cloaks room on the right, with stairs providing access between the shop and the cloaks room.
By 2012, the building had been significantly expanded. A new vertical section was added, featuring a lift that connected four distinct levels: a children’s play area at the bottom, a reading room above it, a self-service room, and an exhibition room at the top. The original ground floor was reconfigured to include an entrance hall with an outdoor terrace above it, while the reception and cloaks room were combined into a single space above the shop. Additionally, a restaurant was established on the level above the reception area, completing the comprehensive redevelopment of the wing.