Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha by Polymorphic Corp. and Goodjob Corp.

Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha by Polymorphic Corp. and Goodjob Corp. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2026

Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha

by Polymorphic Corp. and Goodjob Corp.

Client: National Museum of Prehistory

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha

Icyumba cy'Ubucukumbuzi bwa None gikoresha igishushanyo mbonera cy'ubuhanga n'ikoranabuhanga bihanga kugira ngo gihindure ubucukumbuzi mu rugendo rutera abantu gutekereza rwunga ibyahise n'imibereho ya none. Abashyitsi bahinduka abagenzi bo mu gihe, basesengura amabanga y'ubucukumbuzi mu bibanza nk'ikirwa cya Rapa Nui cyuzuye ibishushanyo mbonera bya Moai, amatongo ya Akrotiri mbere y'uko ikirunga giturika, n'imva ya kera y'umugore w'intwari w'Abanyaviking. Mu nzira, batekereza ku bibazo by'imibereho ya none n'ibisubizo bishoboka.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Contemporary Archaeology Hall Imurikagurisha ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Through innovative design, the Contemporary Archaeology Hall transforms archaeology into a reflective journey that links the past with today’s society. Visitors become time travellers, venturing into sites such as Rapa Nui, where the Moai are located; Akrotiri, destroyed by a volcanic eruption; and the burial of a female Viking warrior. Along the way, they uncover the mysteries of archaeology while confronting the challenges faced by contemporary society and considering possible solutions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Independent exhibition hall comprising 570 square meters of indoor galleries and 190 square meters of outdoor space, with ceiling heights ranging from 5 m to 6.8 m. The exhibition includes six thematic sections, three immersive theatres, seven digital interactive installations, twelve display cases, and a large collection of physical artefacts and replicas.
Tags: Contemporary Archaeology Hall， National Museum of Prehistory， Polimorphic Design Co., Ltd.， Archaeology， Permanent Exhibition ， Time Travellers
Production Technology: Interior Fit-Out: In addition to traditional materials and methods, this project makes bold use of a wall and ceiling system that combines flame-retardant lightbox fabric with an aluminium alloy framework.
Audiovisual Installation: The audiovisual content for this exhibition is primarily produced using 3D CGI animation. Virtual characters are created through facial 3D scanning and motion capture technologies.
Design Challenge: The greatest difficulty of this project lay in the challenges inherent in pursuing innovation.
We actively adopted new materials, methods, and technologies, bringing together expertise from interior design, 3D CGI production, motion capture, lighting, and mechanical prop control. These unprecedented attempts added complexity and uncertainty to the process, yet everything proved worthwhile in the moment of completion.
Research: This project constructs a platform for dialogue, using the stories behind the exhibits as bridges for connection: dialogues between past and present, between archaeologists and the public, and among visitors themselves. For us, this is more than an archaeological exhibition; it is also a demonstration of how the humanities can engage with contemporary issues through care and advocacy.
Inspiration: Inspired by a journey through time and space, this exhibition invites visitors to move freely across different eras and regions, exploring the life stories of prehistoric peoples. To realise this vision, we have drawn on a wealth of archaeological research, transforming it into stories that are both informative and engaging. Through a combination of physical displays, digital interaction, and immersive theatre, we present an archaeological exhibition like no other.
Project Duration: The project was launched on 5 May 2023 and will be on display from 28 June 2025 at the National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: During the visit, audiences become time travellers, engaging with rich audiovisual interactions to explore archaeological findings on themes such as gender, coexistence with nature, and food crises, while reflecting on the challenges of contemporary society and possible solutions. At the end of the journey, visitors can share their perspectives with fellow travellers through a digital message wall.
Team Members: Fan-Chieh Chien
Jian-Liang Lai
Chih-Chiang Kuo
Hui-Yu Chuang
Shih-Han Wang
Yen-Ling Liu
Yi-Han Chen
Ting-Ting Chen
Ren-Jie Chen
Yao-Jheng Wang
Shih-Kai Lin
Chi-Yao Liao
Yi-Tsu Yuan
Xuan Li
Ruei-Sing Lin
Fei Wang
Ming-Cheng Liu
Ching-Tai Chuang
Yi-Ren Chen
Fu-Jhih Lei
Image Credits: Fan-Chieh Chien，Contemporary Archaeology Hall，2025