As seen more specifically in Material Expression, the displays have been
carefully designed to exhibit very specific information, dedicated to the
Square Tower and local maritime history.
From following the geometries formed by the roof sculpture, the
development of the museum became more refined with the influence
of the work of Carlo Scarpa. The displays compliment the contemporary
and geometric approach to the museum as well as the existing fabric
and artefacts. The displays help communicate the information clearly and
cohesively with specific choices of artefacts shown.
The simplistic nature of the contemporary interventions draws attention to
the information and artefacts being shown.
The aim of the displays to encourage visitors to want to find out more and
therefore continue on to more of the other attractions along the seafront
and the Dockyards.
The collaboration with Maritime Archaeology Trust, Nautical Archaeology
Society and Historic England provides a new platform for their research to
be shown and has the potential for temporary exhibits as their research
continues and new wrecks are explored - a reason for visitors to return.
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