Liangzhu Museum.
Hangzhou, China
Invisible technical equipment in minimalistic display case design.
The museum is composed of four bar-formed volumes made of Iranian travertine stone, equal in 18m width but differing in height.
The museum houses a collection of archaeological findings from the Liangzhu culture, also known as the Jade culture (ca. 3000 BC).
GBH engineered, constructed and delivered two conservation grade freestanding display cases with motorized opening systems and a custom produced LED lighting system.
Project details.
Period
2018
Number of display cases
2
Client's name
Dalian Zhengye Trading Co. Ltd.
Client since
2018
GBH team
Roman Kuch | Mihai Neacsu
Exhibit designer
Liangzhu Museum, Glasbau Hahn
Light designer
Liangzhu Museum, Glasbau Hahn
Architect
Equipment of all display cases.
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