A design museum is a museum with a focus on product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. Many design museums were founded as museums for applied arts or decorative arts and started only in the late 20th century to collect design.
The first museum of this kind was the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In Germany the first museum of decorative arts was the Deutsches-Gewerbe-Museum zu Berlin (now Kunstgewerbemuseum), founded in 1868 in Berlin.[1]
Also some museums of contemporary or modern art have important design collections, like the MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris. A special concept has been realised in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, in which four independent museums cooperate, one of them being Die Neue Sammlung – the largest design museum in the world.
Today corporate museums like the Vitra Design Museum, Museo Alessi or Museo Kartell play an important role.
Museum Case Studies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary.[1] Most large museums are located in major cities throughout the world and more local ones exist in smaller cities, towns and even the countryside. Museums have varying aims, ranging from serving researchers and specialists to serving the general public. The continuing acceleration in the digitization of information, combined with the increasing capacity of digital information storage, is causing the traditional model of museums (i.e. as static "collections of collections" of three-dimensional specimens and artifacts) to expand to include virtual exhibits and high-resolution images of their collections for perusal, study, and exploration from any place with Internet.[citation needed] The city with the largest number of museums is Mexico City with over 128 museums. According to The World Museum Community, there are more than 55,000 museums in 202 countries.[2]
Architecture can be traced in history since the beginning of civilization. It is an ancient discipline
and the results of its thinking and endeavor provide us with some of the most lasting examples of
our culture. Our monuments, cities, and village speak of our culture over the longest span of
time. Yet, the representation of architecture and its role in our society has not flowered. To
bridge this gap in understating between the profession and society, a National Museum of
Architecture is needed. The designed museum should provide spatial variety and inspire a sense
of visual excitement, thus contributing to the overall concept of entertainment and learning.
An art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art. Museums can be public or private, but what distinguishes a museum is the ownership of a collection. Paintings are the most commonly displayed art objects; however, sculptures, decorative arts, furniture, textiles, costumes, drawings, pastels, watercolors, collages, prints, artist's books, photographs, and installation art are also regularly shown
Museum Case Studies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary.[1] Most large museums are located in major cities throughout the world and more local ones exist in smaller cities, towns and even the countryside. Museums have varying aims, ranging from serving researchers and specialists to serving the general public. The continuing acceleration in the digitization of information, combined with the increasing capacity of digital information storage, is causing the traditional model of museums (i.e. as static "collections of collections" of three-dimensional specimens and artifacts) to expand to include virtual exhibits and high-resolution images of their collections for perusal, study, and exploration from any place with Internet.[citation needed] The city with the largest number of museums is Mexico City with over 128 museums. According to The World Museum Community, there are more than 55,000 museums in 202 countries.[2]
Architecture can be traced in history since the beginning of civilization. It is an ancient discipline
and the results of its thinking and endeavor provide us with some of the most lasting examples of
our culture. Our monuments, cities, and village speak of our culture over the longest span of
time. Yet, the representation of architecture and its role in our society has not flowered. To
bridge this gap in understating between the profession and society, a National Museum of
Architecture is needed. The designed museum should provide spatial variety and inspire a sense
of visual excitement, thus contributing to the overall concept of entertainment and learning.
An art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art. Museums can be public or private, but what distinguishes a museum is the ownership of a collection. Paintings are the most commonly displayed art objects; however, sculptures, decorative arts, furniture, textiles, costumes, drawings, pastels, watercolors, collages, prints, artist's books, photographs, and installation art are also regularly shown
The Museum possesses the largest collection of the world famous Gandhara Sculptures after Lahore. There is also a well appointed library in the Museum, which meets the needs of the scholars and students through its stock of 4600 books and references of arts and allied subjects.
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Source:
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Architecture is the art of spaces. The human feelings were influenced by architectural
space from time to time. Relating to the design of a history museum, it could evoke a
certain feeling or memory of a historical event. This dissertation focuses on the
influence of architectural space over period of times.
A theoretical as well as practical key issue in the design of museum and galleries is how
the layout of space interacts with displays to create a specific effect, express the intended
message to visitors. This dissertation aims to capture and represent the history of
mankind’s understanding of space in the design of an architectural building.
Urban Entertainment Center, introduction, live case study, literature case st...Sumit Jha
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literature case study- Elante mall, chandigarh and Essel world, Mumbai, comparative charts, inferences, observations etc to understand this thesis topic in detail. thank you
Lighting is one the major aspect that needs to be considered while designing art museum and gallery. This is the research project about lighting in art gallery and museum which helps to understand about factors that has to be considered for museum and art gallery lighting. it also helps to understand about research methodology to carry out research for any topics.
This is a power point intended to allow groups to talk about space considerations when building or changing their museum building. It is only an orientation and not a complete one but gets staff to understand that architectural space planning is really a common sense narrative that they can accomplish with the aid of a sympathetic architect.
Best Architecture is synthesis of several elements like space, structure, services, and materials. The character of a space can be enhanced through the relationship of the spaces. The feel of authenticity of a space is maintained through the perfect blend of mass, colour, lighting.
A structure build in the memory of great social reformer from Western Maharashtra, India,Mr. Rajaram Bapu Patil follows the principles of aesthetic and functional design
This course provides students with the opportunities to be involved in live project that related to event management. The issues pertaining to the selected case studies will be highlighted and discussed considering the planning, orientation and environment of exhibition, elements and parameter of exhibition, analyzing the exhibition, and event management.
The Museum possesses the largest collection of the world famous Gandhara Sculptures after Lahore. There is also a well appointed library in the Museum, which meets the needs of the scholars and students through its stock of 4600 books and references of arts and allied subjects.
Auditorium Literature Study & Design ConsiderationsVartika Sharma
The presentation includes basic fundamentals to keep in mind while designing an Auditorium.
Source:
• National Building Code (NBC),
• Time Saver Standards-Building Types (TSS),
• Neufert
• IS Code - is.2526.1963
Architecture is the art of spaces. The human feelings were influenced by architectural
space from time to time. Relating to the design of a history museum, it could evoke a
certain feeling or memory of a historical event. This dissertation focuses on the
influence of architectural space over period of times.
A theoretical as well as practical key issue in the design of museum and galleries is how
the layout of space interacts with displays to create a specific effect, express the intended
message to visitors. This dissertation aims to capture and represent the history of
mankind’s understanding of space in the design of an architectural building.
Urban Entertainment Center, introduction, live case study, literature case st...Sumit Jha
Thesis topic- Urban Entertainment Centre, proposed at Mysore, Karnataka,
presentation include - introduction, live case study of Select city walk, New Delhi and Entertainment city, noida,
literature case study- Elante mall, chandigarh and Essel world, Mumbai, comparative charts, inferences, observations etc to understand this thesis topic in detail. thank you
Lighting is one the major aspect that needs to be considered while designing art museum and gallery. This is the research project about lighting in art gallery and museum which helps to understand about factors that has to be considered for museum and art gallery lighting. it also helps to understand about research methodology to carry out research for any topics.
This is a power point intended to allow groups to talk about space considerations when building or changing their museum building. It is only an orientation and not a complete one but gets staff to understand that architectural space planning is really a common sense narrative that they can accomplish with the aid of a sympathetic architect.
Best Architecture is synthesis of several elements like space, structure, services, and materials. The character of a space can be enhanced through the relationship of the spaces. The feel of authenticity of a space is maintained through the perfect blend of mass, colour, lighting.
A structure build in the memory of great social reformer from Western Maharashtra, India,Mr. Rajaram Bapu Patil follows the principles of aesthetic and functional design
This course provides students with the opportunities to be involved in live project that related to event management. The issues pertaining to the selected case studies will be highlighted and discussed considering the planning, orientation and environment of exhibition, elements and parameter of exhibition, analyzing the exhibition, and event management.
Evaluation of the Thermal Comfort in the Design of the Museum Routes: The Thermal Topology
* Ph.D. Candidate SELMA SARAOUI1, Dr. AZEDDINE BELAKEHAL 2, Dr. ABDELGHANI ATTAR 3 Dr. AMAR BENNADJI 4
1 Department of Architecture, University of Bejaia, Algeria.
² Laboratoire de Conception et de Modélisation des Formes et des Ambiances (LACOMOFA), Department of Architecture, University of Biskra, Algeria.
³MCB at the Department of Architecture, University of Bejaia, Algeria.
4 The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, the Robert Gordon University, UK
E mail: saraoui.selma@gmail.com , E mail: belakehal@gmail.com , E mail: attar.a.ghani@gmail.com , E mail: a.bennadji@rgu.ac.uk
A B S T R A C T
Museums are nowadays among the most popular projects for the public, the concept of thermal comfort in museums is often treated after the realization. Even if in the design, the architect shows a particular intention to work with daylight which is considered for these projects as main, the architect often considers certain elements that have an influence on the energy balance of these projects such as: orientation, building materials. The museum route is the key to the success of any museum project, it is the space of the visitor, the space in which he is invaded by sensations. In this study, we will first evaluate the thermal comfort in the museum as a whole (building) and then through its route. The objective is to guide reflection in the design of the museum towards the route in order to reduce energy consumption. In order to carry out our study, some European museums were analysed by means of simulation, according to the thermal comfort of their designs for the most unfavourable conditions, then by a thermal analysis of the museum route according to the segmentation principle using the average radiant temperature. This method allowed us to bring out correspondences between the architectural form and the route. Finally, the segmentation method constitutes the basis of a new methodological approach called "thermal topology" based on the discontinuities of the temperatures in the route.
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Park Hill Museum
The recently completed building to house the exhibits and staff of the Park Hill Museum was located adjacent to the campus of a private university. The new building was financed through the generosity of local donors. The university provided the land and would cover the annual operating expenses, with the understanding that the museum would provide a resource for student education. The new governing board would be made up of key donors, as well as selected university administrators and faculty members.
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A major donor: I think the museum should be a major community resource. My wife and I gave money for the new building with the expectation that the museum would promote visits from the public schools in the area, and particularly serve the inner-city children who don’t have access to art exhibits. We don’t want the museum to be snobbish or elitist. The focus should definitely be local.
A university administrator: The important thing is to have lively contemporary exhibits that will attract both university students and community adults and provide new insight and dialogue about current events. We can bring attention to the museum by having an occasional controversial exhibit, such as on Islamic art, and exhibits that appeal to Hispanics and African Americans. This approach would entail bringing in traveling exhibitions from major museums, which would save the administrative costs and overhead of producing our own exhibits.
Head of the art history department: The key thing is that the museum will not have the artistic resources or the financial resources to serve the community at large. We have a wonderful opportunity to integrate the museum with the academic faculty and make it a teaching institution. It can be a major resource for both undergraduate and graduate students in art education and art history. We can also work with engineering students, architecture students, and liberal arts students. This is a unique opportunity that will distinguish our art history department’s teaching mission from others in the country.
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PLANNING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MUSEUM BUILDING
M. SENTHIL 1
M.Arch [General], Department of Architecture, Hindustan University, Chennai
e-mail: ar.senthilmani@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Architecture is the art of spaces. The human feelings were influenced by architectural
space from time to time. For centuries, museums have played an important role in
societies around the world. They are cultural institutions in which people are able to
come, learn, and enjoy art. Some museums have gained a reputation for their collection
of art. This paper focuses on the influence of architectural space over period of times. A
theoretical as well as practical key issue in the design of museum and galleries is how
the layout of space interacts with displays to create a specific effect, express the
intended message to visitors. This Paper comprises of all the spatial and functional
requirements of a museum planning. The design component of this project is located in
Chennai, a metropolitan city. It intends to impress visitors with a vivid history of its
development through architectural expressions.
KEYWORDS: Architectural Space, Museum planning, Design components, Circulation, Displays, Services
INTRODUCTION
Museum is a temple, where art and knowledge are most important. It has a balance between
devotion to art. Three primary task of a museum: Education, Presentation, Forming of a
collection. Nowadays, the public would not go to a museum in the first instance to acquire
knowledge or information Instead, visitors of a museum expects to go through a unique
experience. This paper aims to explore how people make meaning in and from museums,
through the spaces from time to time. This Dissertation seeks to explore various
representations of contemporary and historical spatial conceptions, using architecture as the
medium for representation.
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From this research, it is hoped that the reader will gain an understanding of space and the
impact it has on museums. Museum space follows function and its interior space should
respond to and go well with its exhibitions. In addition, the exhibitions, presentations and
displays should be interesting and interactive. The purpose of this dissertation is to find
interpretation guidelines for a historic museum planning.
MUSEUM CLASSIFICATIONS
Categories include: fine arts, applied arts, craft, archaeology, anthropology and ethnology,
biography, history, cultural history, science, technology, children's museums, natural history,
botanical and zoological gardens. Within these categories many museums specialize further,
e.g. museums of modern art, folk art, local history, military history, aviation history, philately,
agriculture or geology. There are museums of different categories such as:
• Museums owned by the state government
• Museums owned by the central government
• Museums owned by the universities / semi-govt organizations
• Museums owned by the Non-govt organizations [ trust, society,etc.,]
• Museums owned by the private individuals
MUSEUM PLANNING FACTORS
The planning Process of a museum should be using the storyboard as a guide, the designer
should then proceed to evaluate and allocate exhibition space according to storyboard themes
and other visual and communication needs. The following were the important factors to be
considered in Museum planning.
a. Site selection
b. Site Zoning
c. Indoor & Outdoor Circulation
d. Exhibit of display
e. Natural & Artificial Lighting
f. Services
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a. Site Selection
Site selection involves measuring the needs of a new project against the merits of potential
location. Lists of factors affecting the decision are: Availability, Access, Cost of acquisition
and development, Security considerations, Visibility, Compatibility of neighboring facilities.
Each factor should be weighted before it is evaluated. The weighting of site selection factors
should be done in relation to fundamental issues of the museums mission, its policies and its
institutional character.
b. Site Zoning
Zoning the areas is a can be arranged as follows,
• Public Collection Areas: Zone with
environmental controls and security designed
for the preservation of collections.
• Non Public Areas: Zone which is meant for
the staff alone with environment controls and
security.
• Public Non-collection Areas: Zone in which
the finish and durability and environment
created for human comforts.
• Non Public-Collection Areas: Zone in
which the finish and durability and
environment created for the staffs alone.
c. Circulation
Circulation space identifies area of a building that is used
for pedestrian travel, such as a hallway, stair way, and
areas in a room that leads to another room. Develop
exhibitions with these visitor circulation patterns in mind.
Design so that visitors do not have to take extra steps.
Designing circulation spaces should be:
• Widen corridors beyond the typical 8-9 feet currently
in use. Also able to easily handle two-way traffic.
• Break up corridor lengths. This will reduce travel time
and also discourage kids from running through the
halls.
Fig. : 2 Circulation Diagram
Fig. : 1 Zoning Diagram
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• Keep corridors a consistent width. Corridors that expand and contract create
bottlenecks. Consider rounding or angling corners so there is a sight line to the
intersecting corridor.
• Blind corners can be a hazard. People who walk at a fast pace or turn corners quickly do
not see the traffic in the intersecting hallway. This can lead to congestion, bumping,
collisions, and altercations.
d. Exhibit of Display
Spaces should reinforce and promote the
audience’s engagement with the collection
Concluding accessory uses. While walking
through a museum, we’ll often encounter
stunning and displays that are meant to show a
certain artifact or piece of artwork in the most
attractive way possible. These visually
stimulating displays often invoke awe and
wonder in children and adults alike.
Fig. : 3 Gallery Circulation
Fig. : 4 Exhibit of Display
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(Ref.Fig:5) Often the arrangements can be
staggered (Ref.Fig:4) which produces a certain
mystery and a desire on the part of the visitor to
peek around corners to see what is next. Cases that
area arranged to narrow the entrance a bit, so that
the hall inside then opens out, provide a certain
amount of interest
e. Lighting
Lighting in museums and art galleries
plays a key role in a visitor's ability to
perceive and enjoy both the artefacts in a
museum and the building in total. In
order to develop a successful lighting
scheme, a museum lighting designer must
satisfy many conflicting design
requirements. Dramatic variations in light
levels from exhibit to exhibit, or from
exterior to interior, can affect a visitor's
ability to appreciate artwork because the
human eye requires several minutes to
adjust to large changes in light levels.
Fig. : 6 Natural lighting
Fig. : 7 Artificial lighting
Fig. : 5 Exhibit of Display
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f. Services
In the operation of collection
services, not every operation
necessarily requires a separate
space, some services may be
provided by outside agencies. As far
as possible, collection movement
and public circulation should be
kept separate.
CONCLUSION
Through the analysis of these cases, it is easy to find spaces that not only satisfy the function
but also satisfy the spirit. The architecture is not the product but the artwork, which is the art
of the space. Some of the examples are the artworks themselves, particularly the museums.
They not only provide the spaces for display but also are a part of the exhibition. From the
quality of space point of view, there is no doubt that, through the design of the elements of
space, the expected space effect is achieved. The planning of museum should be in such a way
that the building should be iconic over period of times reflecting the past, present and future
image of the city.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank my dissertation supervisor Professor Dr. Ravi Kumar Bhargava for
his guidance and input during our tutorials and throughout this process.
REFERENCES
1. Ching, Frank, Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, 3rd ed, Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley &
Sons, 2007.
2. Hillier, B., Tzortzi, K., 2006, “Space Syntax: The Language of Museum Space”,
Macdonald (Ed), A Companion to Museum Studies, Blackwell Publishing, London, p. 282-
301.
3. ICOM (2006) Code of Ethics for Museums, Paris, International Council of Museums
4. International Council of Museums (ICOM) (homepage). ICOM code of ethics for
museums. URL: http://icom.museum/ethics.html
Fig. : 8 Layout of services