DESIGN
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As the concept developed, the interventions have become more refined,
narrating the stories in a more subtle way and therefore communicate the
information more clearly and presented more cohesively.
The Square Tower is not overwhelmed with information because of how
small the areas are; its function as a museum is to engage with learning
about Portsmouth’s maritime history and hopefully encourage visitors to
continue to explore this subject at the different attractions also available in
Portsmouth.
There has been an emphasis on the existing materials to help communicate
its history and significance, it is exposed in certain areas whilst being
concealed in others by new materials.
The relationship between the new and old materials is an integral part of
the design, keeping time in mind by considering how the new materials will
age themselves, becoming a new layer of the Square Tower’s history for its
foreseeable use.