Architects Stanton Williams began transforming Compton Verney House into a state-of-the art gallery in 1997, in collaboration with conservation specialists Rodney Melville & Partners. Their work received a RIBA award in June 2004 for 'an extremely well conceived, organized and executed scheme'.

This has entailed meticulous restoration of the original fabric of the House, installation of the high-tech environmental and security controls necessary to meet international gallery standards, and a new, purpose-built extension housing a temporary exhibitions gallery and a learning centre with workshop and seminar facilities, bookshop, café, cloakrooms and  office accommodation.