Museum display cases with drawers Relicase designed are widely applied

Museum display cases with drawers are ideally suited for small, possibly high value, one-sided exhibits such as coins, medals, archaeology, entomology, geology, textiles, documents and other personal effects. They are particularly helpful with light sensitive exhibits which are protected from light, except when drawers are open, thus reducing exposure levels.

Museum Storage display case with drawers is a perfect combination of look-down display and high-security storage, applicable to high density, compact display and storage.

Museum display cases with drawers Relicase designed are widely applied

For example, We customized a special Storage Systems Display Cases with drawers for National Gallery Singapore with Trika. The case measures about 5 meters long, consists of four individual showcases, and is fitted into a 2.5-ton metal casing. Several functional modules such as fiber optic lighting systems, semi-automatic damping slide mechanism, Artsorb passive modulator, electronic controls for opening and a table-top touch-screen were cleverly incorporated into this multi-tier assembly.

In the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, we fabricated special museum drawer cases to store and display a vast collection of coins dated from the 19^thcentury and the rich archives of this Central Bank. The cases we installed reveals the history of Malaysian currency perfectly.

We worked with BD & A and designed more than 86 display cases for Bank Indonesia Museum, most of which are display cases with drawers. The versatility of this system are extended to vertically or horizontally sliding document cases. Fully concealed high-specification sliding rails allow for a vertical sliding document case that is ideally suited for large undivided two-sided glass-fronts with a concealed, high-security door. This interpretation of the dynamic vertical sliding showcase allows textiles, banknotes and even coins of different thickness to be displayed together. Concealed fibre-optics light points are optional.

These high-specification drawers are produced in folded steel and powder-coated to finish within a metal extrusion frame for all-round security. Individual drawers rests on dedicated pulleys for easy opening and closing. External or internal lighting systems are available. A micro-switch sensor allows lighting to be switched on only when each drawer is open to prevent long exposures of light-sensitive exhibits to artificial light. Applicable to high density or compact display and storage.

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New exhibition Hall of Minhang Museum showcase project

On Sep 26, 2019, Minhang Museum opened to the public. Relicase supplied freestanding display cases and tabletop display cases for ‘Maqiao Culture’. And designed built-in wall cases, freestanding display cases, flat cases for ‘The 700 Years of History of Shanghai County’.

Maqiao Culture’ exhibition hall displays the artifacts uncovered from archaeological site in Yutang village, Maqiao town, Minhang District, Shanghai, dating back to 3200-3900 years. 

Relicase supplied freestanding display cases and tabletop display cases for ‘Maqiao Culture’. And designed built-in wall cases, freestanding display cases, flat cases for ‘The 700 Years of History of Shanghai County’.All cabinets have temperature, humidity and air quality control, alarm systems , The light concealed and the illumination level and angle of light adjusted , Infrared light, ultraviolet light filtered out to prevent heat gain and potential damages to the exhibits. to best conserve the delicate artifacts

       The 700 Years of History of Shanghai County’ exhibition reveals ups and downs of Shanghai County in the history, demonstrates gains and achievements of Shanghai people in every aspect. To match this signature building of Minhang culture, We came up with a classic style for all the showcases. Welding traces were covered by whole sheet of folded steel panel, and so were the opening mechanism, leaving the facade extremely simple and elegant.

       

How to cater display case design to museum’s interior style

 Each year, hundreds of museums are newly established all around the world. They are emerging hubs for connecting people and cultures. More and more professionals like curators, designers, conservators, journalists, etc. are attracted to this industry.How to cater display case design to museum’s interior style

     Museums are tangible platforms and educational bases to contain and exhibit historical, natural and artistic objects. Layout of museums exerts great influence on visitor experience. A successful interior design reveals cultural characteristics, creates appealing atmosphere, and accents the exhibits, impressing visitors in every aspect. Display case, the intimate container of objects also plays an important roll in museum layout. 

Royal Brunei Islamic Museum

     Museum display case is part of interior design, but reflects a distinct aspect. The interior embodies the aesthetic of a museum, while display cases focus more on usability.

     The first concern of museum display case design is safety. Solid structure and pollute free materials must be applied to offer effective protection over exhibits. Thus it places great challenge to designers who ask for slender figures. Metal frames and heavy plinths are reliable basement for display cases, but they are no good friend to modern interior styles like minimalism. While large proportion usage of glass facets reduces visual volume of display cases and deliver an air of lightness, the structures of glass-dominant display cases should be carefully studied to attain stable fixation. Colors are also helpful in achieving ideal visual effect. Painted in white, heavy frames may also seem to “lose weight” to the audience.

Bank Indonesia Museum( Coins and notes from pre-colonial era. In the 14th century)

     Let alone visual tricks above, the objects inside are real stars who decides the layout of display cases. Now, we will discuss some classic display cases and their best applications.

     I. Freestanding display cases often come in the form of a tall cubic glass hood standing on a robust steel plinth, which allows objects to be viewed from all perspectives. Thus they are the best choice for displaying center pieces of an exhibition.

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha(ceramics)

     II. In built-in wall cases, 5 sides of the case are fitted against walls, provides high-security display areas to display hanging flat objects like paintings, carpets, garments,etc.

The Palace Museum( Imperial ceramics of Qing dynasty)

     III. Table top display cases are the perfect choice to present small objects and books. Clear glass hood provides perfect protection while allows close observation from the visitors. They are widely used in museums, libraries, and archives. 

     IV. Built along the wall, wall display cases introduce the most economical way to make use of the showroom. And their spacious display room is perfect for cluster exhibitions.

Ancient China, National Museum Of China( Portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong in imperial robe)

     V. Storage system display cases combine the functions of display and storage. Objects are stored in locked drawers with clear covers, which can be drawn out for appreciation.   They are ideal for displaying series of objects in limited space.

National Gallery Singapore(public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art)

     Apart from visible structures, manufacturers are developing novel opening access techniques to promote usability of display cases. A perfect example is the Automatic Diagonal open freestanding case developed by Relicase:

      The award-winning Automatic Diagonal open freestanding case introduced a unique way to open automatically and safely. The optimal opening and stable structure greatly facilitates exhibition handling and reduces the vibration to exhibits.

     Automatic Diagonal open freestanding case is opened diagonally through high-precision synchronization technology, with opening capacity on the front and back both greater than 90%. The actuators are driven by high-precision synchronization device, which promises  an accurate and smooth opening. When driven by automatic actuators, the opposing units formed by adjacent glass panels separate in the diagonal directions, leaving one opening on the front and another in the back. The double-opening structure allows access from both directions simultaneously, which makes it optimal for handling of exhibits that are extremely heavy or delicate.