Standards for designing or selecting Museum furniture

The design, the adaptation or the choice of a Exhibition Showcases shall be determined by the nature of the objects, Museum furniture the characteristics of the exhibition area and by the need of showing an object in safe and secure conditions,while at the same time providing the conditions needed for the preservation of the object. Furthermore, it shall conform to relevant national health and safety regulations.

It is necessary to take into account:

a) the characteristics of the object:

1) dimensions (height, width, depth) and weight,

2) physical, chemical, and structural nature,

3) brittleness and sensitivity in relation to its past material history,

4) monetary value and the attractiveness of the object for thieves;

b) management policies for collections and objects:

1) frequency of turnover or rotation of objects between storage and display,

2) duration of exhibition,

For example:

Exhibition Showcases of National Gallery of Singapore

In December 2014, in partnership with Gallagher USA’s Singapore office, We and Trika were given the task of delivering highspecification and customized museum showcases for all the galleries. 

Showcases were painstakingly designed and crafted to suit specific galleries. For example, an almost 5m long Mapcase, consisting of four separate showcases, was created within a 2.5 ton metal casing. Various compartments for concealing the functional equipment such as fibre optic lighting systems, semi-automatic soft-closing mechanisms, passive Artsorb ventilators, electronic controls for opening

Standards for designing or selecting Museum furniture | Exhibition Showcases

What are the steps for an exhibition Cases design?

Defining and describing “Museum Exhibition Cases Design” is not an easy task. After 19+ years working in museum display cases design, we have arrived at our own definition.

1. CONSULTANCY

At this early design stage, we set up a face to face meeting. Next our design team research and brainstorm insight and ideas. By defining the clients’ goals and objectives, creative design sparks begin to unfold and the first design definitions are put to paper.

2. CONCEPT

Our display case designers work closely with you to develop bespoke display case design ideas and concepts that are tested as well as researched. When it comes to creativity set no boundaries, generating engaging exhibit concept designs that tick all the boxes is our aim.

3. DESIGN

This is the fun part where all the necessary design & sustainability criteria seamlessly get integrated into the exhibition design project or experience. We infuse your key objectives to positively engage and develop your audience, designing unique and bespoke exhibitions cases.

4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

With strong organisation and communication skills, we project manage exhibitions, ensuring they are completed hassle-free, on schedule and within budget. From concept to completion, our project management team successful delivery, throughout the exhibit design process, of all aspects of exhibitions.

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