Museums
- Visitor circulation and exhibition galleries shape layouts in museums, while gallery proportions and lighting affect how displays are seen.
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Museum projects bring together architecture, collections and public use. Examples here include Te Papa by Woods Glass and The Ghost Chandelier commission for the Dowse Art Museum by Crystal Chain Gang, from building projects to commissioned elements.
Museum projects
Waitaki Museum & Archive by Origin Heritage and Hundertwasser Art Centre by HB Architecture offer examples for early discussions about a brief, site and programme. Compare how each project relates to its setting and intended use. Auckland War Memorial Museum by Stretchmaster Barrisol Ceilings is also listed.
What should a living museum project brief cover?
Set out how the site will operate, which areas visitors can access and what collection or cultural requirements need to be accommodated. Confirm these with the relevant stakeholders before design work begins.
What should be considered when restoring a museum?
Record the building’s condition and identify heritage constraints before setting the scope. Discuss proposed changes with the relevant heritage advisers and consent authority.
How can a museum project support visitor access?
Map the route from arrival through the public spaces, including step-free access and clear wayfinding. Check the route against the needs of the programme and the site.