Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum by Duan Wu

Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum by Duan Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan lan Struktur Competition Category.

PerakArsitektur· 2026

Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum

by Duan Wu

Client: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum

Narrative Installation yaiku musiyum sejarah sing digawe kanggo kampus akademi seni ing Guangzhou, China. Proyek iki ngowahi bangunan kampus sing wis ana dadi piranti narasi spasial sing nggabungake arsitektur, pameran, lanskap, lan media imersif. Sangang zona tematik ditata kanthi wujud ubengan ing wilayah kira-kira 2315 meter persegi lan disambungake dening foyer tengah kanthi rong lawang mlebu. Panel sentuh, visual sing aktif kanthi gerakan, lan pencahayaan naratif ngidini para pengunjung mlaku miturut ritme dhewe-dhewe. Retrofit struktural sing entheng ndhukung owah-owahan spasial sing fleksibel.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Narrative Installation Bangunan Musiyum iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The project transforms a traditional history museum into a spatial narrative device by integrating architecture, exhibition, landscape, and immersive media. Unlike static displays, it creates an open, interactive environment where viewers actively engage with history through physical, digital, and emotional layers of experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The total built area is approximately 2315 square meters. The space includes 9 thematic areas, modular exhibition bays, digital interaction zones, and a central foyer with dual access. It integrates digital projection, motion sensors, and scalable display units for real-time updates.
Tags: Spatial Narrative, Immersive Museum, Architectural Storytelling, Campus Memory, Cultural Heritage, Digital Interaction, Experiential Design, Education Space, GAFA Anniversary, Public Engagement
Production Technology: The project employs immersive media, modular exhibition systems, and spatial sequencing techniques. Integration of audiovisual content, narrative lighting, and custom-built interactive installations enhances the user journey. Lightweight structural retrofitting allows for flexible spatial transformation of the existing campus structure.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was balancing historical accuracy with contemporary engagement. Adapting an existing space while ensuring architectural integrity and digital functionality required resolving technical, symbolic, and emotional complexities under tight deadlines and budgetary limitations.
Research: A qualitative, user-focused study was conducted to explore spatial narrative in education environments. Methods included archival analysis, stakeholder interviews, and prototyping. Insights revealed the effectiveness of immersive design in enhancing historical engagement, influencing educational institutions seeking experiential storytelling.
Inspiration: Inspired by the 70th anniversary of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, the design reimagines how institutional memory can be conveyed through space. Drawing from contemporary narrative theory and spatial storytelling, it seeks to build a dynamic bridge between historical legacy and the evolving cultural consciousness of future generations.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2022 in Guangzhou, China, and finished in November 2023. It was inaugurated as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts on the University City campus.
Operation Flow: Visitors move through nine thematic zones laid out in a loop, guided by multimedia storytelling and physical cues. Interaction occurs through touch panels, motion-activated visuals, and layered content, allowing users to navigate at their own pace while forming personal connections with historical content.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Zhang Chao, Narrative Installation, 2023
Image #1: Photographer Zhang Chao, Narrative Installation, 2023
Image #1: Photographer Zhang Chao, Narrative Installation, 2023
Image #1: Photographer Zhang Chao, Narrative Installation, 2023
Image #1: Photographer Zhang Chao, Narrative Installation, 2023