John Rylands Library houses one of the most spectacular collections of rare books and manuscripts in the world. Treasures include the St John Fragment, the oldest piece of the New Testament in existence, medieval manuscripts and rare books. The Library itself is one of the finest neo-Gothic buildings in Europe. The building was designed by architect Basil Champneys and has been a jewel in Manchester’s built heritage for over 100 years.

Graphic manifestation on the ground floor windows of the new extension bring character to the cafe space and link it to the exhibitions in the historic portion of the building.

Digital media exhibits are integrated into the visitor experience allowing interpretation to be accessed through a wide range of media.

Within the activity gallery, simple mechanical interactive exhibits provide opportunities to explore themes and activities linked to the collections.

Redman Design developed the scheme for fixed and mobile directional signage.