The museum opened in the Summer of 2021 and the local communities appear to be quite excited about it!
These are some images of the completed museum, from the entrance, to the busy interior, and the beautiful blue cases - I had a hand in all aspects of this design. When I began my university placement in 2016 this project was in its concept stage, and during my time working for Campbell and Co I was able to help develop the design through detail and construction.
The case interior colours where especially important with this collection as it is extensive. The collection contains more than 1000 individual artefacts ranging from large Victorian farming equipment to fragments of Roman pottery. The neutral tones of the gallery allows the museum artefacts to shine.
These technical drawings of case layouts show the extent of the objects. There were 30 cases and display plinths to be organised within the museum each with their own sub-themes. The objects had to be organised accordingly.
Included in the design for the museum was a concept for a "Maker Space". A flexible classroom that takes learning away from the blackboard and makes it more hands-on.
This space allows for informal teaching sessions, green rooms for musical performances and a catering holding space for when functions are being held in the museum. The furniture had to be flexible but also engaging enough for children.
View of the adjustable furniture and different learning areas.
A basic General Arrangement plan of the space showing the varied activities that can be achieved.
The interconnecting tables would be designed using rotational moulded plastic which is very durable and lightweight so removal would be easy.
The foldable tables would be stored in the unit that runs the length of the room. This unit would also house AV equipment and museum artefacts that can be handled.
With the large storage wall the space can also be used for catering holding room and a green room.
This 360 view shows the amount of natural light that can be achieved in this space, and through using bright, light colours the space can feel more open and larger than what it truly is.
