August Architalks: Ar. Devie Potestas on 5 Key Tips on Museum Sourcing

A museum’s uniqueness and accuracy when it comes to factors such as design and presenting information is a load of hard work. It is a creative process that does not happen overnight and is often accompanied by collaborations with different stakeholders and professionals who have diverse ideas. These ideas are then sewn into a single idea that will make an outstanding museum come to life. 

Keeping notes of the 123s is a hard thing so here are 5 key tips in sourcing for museums by CP Design and Architecture’s Project Architect, Ar. Devie Potestas. 

“We always consider the Golden Rule”, she remarked. 

The Golden Rule

The Golden rule is basically “the perfectly symmetrical relationship between two proportions” – a simple explanation but is applying it on Architecture really that easy? The Golden rule’s supposed use can also be evident on iconic buildings such as the Parthenon and Taj Mahal. These structures were not named iconic if not for the contribution of using the Golden Rule. How much more if we use it in our museums as well? 

Audience

What makes a successful museum project? Can it be measured by the number of its visitors? Yes. It means the people are typically drawn to the place as it has met their museum needs. The audience is thus considered a vital key point indicator. Before designing and building the whole of a museum, it is important to aim to understand who your target will be as it will be the basis in tailoring your museum towards those specific personas. 

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Owners, fabricators of modules, and graphic artists are just some of the people that comprise the deciding body. Each has its own thoughts and preferences that are vital for the completion of a museum. Diverse agendas are key to creating a unified museum experience. 

Presentation

Massing is always a must. Information presented needs to be grouped in a way that it would not seem redundant. Moreover, to cater artifact modules, the artifacts themselves must not compete with the modules but instead, complement each other – not contrasting nor shouting for attention. Key tip: Make sure that artifacts do not look crowded so each one can make an impact. 

Tell a story. 

Make your visitors feel a part of history by the stories the corners of a museum hold! Use signs, banners, interactive materials, and technology to pass on these stories. This is the best way to fully immerse visitors to achieve the best of the museum experience. As humans that live with feelings, it is important to feel a sense of connection with everything that is around us. 

CP Design and Architecture, considered as one of the best museum designers in Davao,   is home to interior designers that specialize in museum and exhibition interiors. It helps you achieve these five key points thus propels socio-economic growth with developments focused on cultural preservation and community progress. CPDA brings to life outstanding designs and all these would not be without the skills and passion of seasoned architects.