1996 Gas Hall Exhibition, Birmingham

By Design Rationale, Led by Jason Brown

Timeline: A 1996 Landmark That Still Stands Strong

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery’s Gas Hall was once the location where local residents paid their gas bills. Originally a Victorian building occupied by the city’s main gas company, the name “Gas Hall” reflects its past as a payment office for gas services. This rich heritage laid the foundation for its transformation into a celebrated cultural venue.

Architectural Solutions

Design Rationale delivered a tailored package of cladding detailing, seamlessly integrating modern architectural features into the classic structure. The result was a sophisticated blend of old and new - a timeless design that still looks striking today.

Discreet but Robust

At Design Rationale, we have consistently maintained high quality and delivered outstanding outcomes on our completed projects - specialising in solutions designed for accessibility, security, and openness. These goals are achieved through our ability to integrate innovative systems into both new and existing structures.

Given that Gas Hall is a public space, this balance of form and function has always been a Design Rationale hallmark - offering elegant, high-performance solutions in even the most sensitive environments.

A Legacy of Excellence

Revisiting the Gas Hall Museum reminds us just how far we’ve come since 1996 -archiving greatness through innovative solutions and enduring quality.

We’re proud that this project continues to serve and welcome the public every day.

These quality renovations were delivered by DR’s most capable hands and minds:

• Jason Brown – Lead Construction Manager (now Senior Construction Manager)

• Robin Heap – Founding Partner

• Jim Morgan – Founding Partner (now retired)