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Canada

1867 Yonge Street
Suite 1100
Toronto, ON
M4S 1Y5
+1 416.480.2020

United States

530 Seventh Avenue
M2 - Unit 20
New York, NY
10018
+1 212.929.6060

World Museum Liverpool: World Cultures

Overview

An architectural restoration and multiple-gallery project, the World Cultures Galleries feature the unique collections of this national institution and considers the role of Liverpool in world culture.

Details

Client
World Museum Liverpool
Project
World Cultures Galleries
Size
15,000 sq. ft.
Scope
Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Interpretive Signage Design
Location
Liverpool, UK
Year Completed
2005
Budget
$8,500,000

Impact

Number of African objects
400
Number of Oceania objects
170
Number of Asian objects
270
Number of Buddhism objects
120
TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence
2011

8 Awards Total

2007 European Museum Forum
European Museum of the Year Award
2012 Museums & Heritage
Classic Award

The
Goal

R&P worked in close collaboration with the UK-based architectural team, Law Dunbar Nasmith Architects, throughout the intensive renovation/addition process. The exhibits showcase major collections from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas spread across four separate areas within the Horseshoe Galleries of the renowned Mountford wing of the Museum. The artifact-rich displays are collections from the travels of specific collectors. They contain culturally sensitive materials which were carefully considered based on community consultation during the development of the exhibits. Object and specimen conservation was paramount for this project, as the Museum has one of the most important conservation departments in Europe.

  • A project of this magnitude demands first class communication between members of the exhibition design team and the rest of the professional team and in this respect Reich + Petch have also been excellent. Lorraine Knowles, Keeper of the Liverpool Museum

The
Design

A path through the gallery is arranged as a collector’s journey, retracing the original trade routes. A charged atmosphere was created by thoughtfully conceived lighting and media displays prompting visitors to consider the original cultural contexts of the artifacts encountered as they move through the galleries.

Other
Project Specific Work

R&P developed a comprehensive visitor wayfinding system involving digital and traditional signage, as well as printed floor directors. Each present information in an engaging and informative manner, allowing visitors to more easily plan their visit. The distinctive exterior mast was created to signal the new street level entrance and lead visitors into a dramatic six-story atrium at the center of the complex.

World Museum Liverpool: World Cultures

Details

Client
World Museum Liverpool
Project
World Cultures Galleries
Size
15,000 sq. ft.
Scope
Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Interpretive Signage Design
Location
Liverpool, UK
Year Completed
2005
Budget
$8,500,000

Overview

An architectural restoration and multiple-gallery project, the World Cultures Galleries feature the unique collections of this national institution and considers the role of Liverpool in world culture.

Impact

Number of African objects
400
Number of Oceania objects
170
Number of Asian objects
270
Number of Buddhism objects
120
TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence
2011

8 Awards Total

2007 European Museum Forum
European Museum of the Year Award
2012 Museums & Heritage
Classic Award

The
Goal

R&P worked in close collaboration with the UK-based architectural team, Law Dunbar Nasmith Architects, throughout the intensive renovation/addition process. The exhibits showcase major collections from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas spread across four separate areas within the Horseshoe Galleries of the renowned Mountford wing of the Museum. The artifact-rich displays are collections from the travels of specific collectors. They contain culturally sensitive materials which were carefully considered based on community consultation during the development of the exhibits. Object and specimen conservation was paramount for this project, as the Museum has one of the most important conservation departments in Europe.

  • A project of this magnitude demands first class communication between members of the exhibition design team and the rest of the professional team and in this respect Reich + Petch have also been excellent. Lorraine Knowles, Keeper of the Liverpool Museum

The
Design

A path through the gallery is arranged as a collector’s journey, retracing the original trade routes. A charged atmosphere was created by thoughtfully conceived lighting and media displays prompting visitors to consider the original cultural contexts of the artifacts encountered as they move through the galleries.

Other
Project Specific Work

R&P developed a comprehensive visitor wayfinding system involving digital and traditional signage, as well as printed floor directors. Each present information in an engaging and informative manner, allowing visitors to more easily plan their visit. The distinctive exterior mast was created to signal the new street level entrance and lead visitors into a dramatic six-story atrium at the center of the complex.

Projects World Museum Liverpool: World Cultures