Architects: MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects) 

Detail of the brise-soleil casting a geometric shadow on the brick facade of the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. Installed to protect the artwork from sunlight the brise-soleil creates a beautiful design feature.

The Whitworth Gallery is an award winning site receiving acolades from RIBA National Awards 2015; two AJ Retrofit awards in the categories of ‘Cultural and Public Buildings’ and ‘Heritage and Listed Buildings 2015; and the 'Best Emerging Culture Destination in Europe' at the LCD Travel Awards.