Bronze Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2020
On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition
by Skevi Farazi
- A' Design Award 2020 Bronze Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: THOC & Limassol Municipality
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 12,017
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About On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition
On Stage is the permanent exhibition of the Cyprus Theatre Museum. The exhibition explores different aspects of theatre through an experiential approach, where the boundaries between spectating and acting are intertwined. The layout unfolds in three parts, like the acts of a play. The History is a passage that acts as a filter of knowledge. The Contributors section shows the parts of a production that are usually unknown to the audience. The Performance is the final act and reveals the outcome. A central diagonal showcase divides the space and guides visitors.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- 'On Stage' is the permanent exhibition of the Cyprus Theatre Museum. It aims to explore the different aspects of theatre in an experiential approach where boundaries of spectating and acting are intertwined. The exhibition unfolds in three parts: The History, a passage that acts as a filter of knowledge. The Contributors which showcases all aspects of the production which usually are unknown to the spectator. The Performance which as a final act reveals the final outcome.
- Tags
- theatre, museum, exhibition, interior, design, showcase, stage, contributors, space, curation
- Production Technology
- A central diagonal showcase splits the space in 3 sections and directs the visitors through wide and narrow paths, in a flow of pauses and transitions from one section to the other. It opens only to the final part and prevents thus the visual connection between the different sections.
The entrance to the museum creates a play of knowledge through the reflections of mirrors, where the spectator, the graphics and displays dissolve their actual barriers in space and time. - Design Challenge
- The various materials of the existing space, such as natural stone on walls, timber roof, metal and concrete structures and big luminous windows needed to be approached with respect but on the same time without overshadowing the actual presentation of the exhibition items which demanded a dark space to allow them as such to be highlighted.
The aesthetic balance between the exhibition design and the actual display object which by itself is ‘flamboyant’ was constantly tested. - Project Duration
- 2010-2012
Limassol - Cyprus - Research
- An elaborate research was done on precedent examples, the new trends of museology and the ways of communicating the information with different media. Various display systems, materials and colour palettes were explored so that all items could be displayed in a balanced design.
The design was inextricably linked with the museological approach and developed in parallel with the exhibition material research until the final selection. - Inspiration
- Having as a reference the magic one experiences when watching a theatrical performance, the design aims to create a narrative space which evolves gradually as a 'theatrical plot’ in different ‘acts’.
The transition from one section to the other is visually distinct allowing the surprise and the unexpected to escalate as in a theatrical play. Being on stage, backstage or in a dressing room were the main references for visual representations and interactive displays. - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Socrates Socratous, 2012
Image #2: Photographer Socrates Socratous, 2012
Image #3: Photographer Socrates Socratous, 2012
Image #4: Photographer Socrates Socratous, 2012
Image #5: Photographer Socrates Socratous, 2012
Colors of On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition
Design Interview about On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition
‘On Stage’ is inspired from the magic one experiences when watching a theatrical performance. The design aims to create a narrative space which evolves gradually as a 'theatrical plot’ in different ‘acts’, allowing the surprise and the unexpected to escalate as in a theatrical play.
We were commissioned as a team -curator and architect- to set up anew the Cyprus Theatre museum.
My love for theatre was the main drive to engage fully with this project.
Our target is any member of the public that is interested either for theatre or Cyprus either for cultural, educational or touristic purposes.
The different and unique ways of communicating the content to the users with various media and space interactive displays and the high quality of detailing.
‘On Stage’ refers to the act of performing and correlates with the design expression within the exhibition space
The aesthetic balance between colour palette, materials and forms which results in an overall spatial balance.
The design was developed from the beginning in collaboration with the museologist and in parallel with the curatorial approach and vision.
An elaborate research was done on precedent examples, the new trends of museology and the ways of communicating the information with different media. Various display systems, materials and colour palettes were explored so that all items could be displayed in a balanced design.
The design was inextricably linked with the museological approach and developed in parallel with the exhibition material research until the final selection.
The design was inextricably linked with the museological approach and developed in parallel with the exhibition material research until the final selection.
The various materials of the existing space, such as natural stone on walls, timber roof, metal and concrete structures and big luminous windows needed to be approached with respect but on the same time without overshadowing the actual presentation of the exhibition items which demanded a dark space to allow them as such to be highlighted.
The aesthetic balance between the exhibition design and the actual display object which by itself is ‘flamboyant’ was constantly tested.
The aesthetic balance between the exhibition design and the actual display object which by itself is ‘flamboyant’ was constantly tested.
I believe ‘On Stage’ is a unique design and a rare example for a theatre museum exhibition space.
It was a great experience on exhibition detailing and a substantial knowledge on theatre procedures