Working with Wilfred and Associates of London, an unusual interactive gallery was created that not only respected the unique character of the building but also created a foil for the building. The gallery space was unusual in that the two-storey high space was entirely glazed on all four sides, intended to allow visual connections with other parts of the building and the exterior.

The project was also unusual in that the development of exhibits also included the participation of a number of artists and developers of new audio visual technologies during the design phase of the project. The open nature of the space relates directly to the open nature of the exhibits. Children and their parents can experience a wide variety of exhibits that encourage them to explore their creativity.

To break down barriers between people and traditional artistic tools, non-traditional methods of expression are used: painting with light, making music by moving your body, composing a poem by selecting words and images floating across a screen.

Taking advantage of the openness of the building and the scale of display elements, a lighting program constantly changes the perception of interior forms to create a huge piece of public art throughout the evening hours.

Adrian von Ulrich worked as senior designer for exhibits on this project for Reich + Petch Design International.

Project and Construction Management for Exhibit implementation – DBA Project and Design Management.

9,000 square feet
completed - 2000

photos courtesy of Len Grant and DBA Ltd.