City of Alexandria
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
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Repositioning tables in the room, instantly increased visitor numbers and improved engagement
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Visitors engage with hands on archaeology themed displays, demos and puzzles
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Design for new Alexandria Archaeology Museum
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The museum is designed as a Flex Space as it is also a fully operational archaeology lab
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New flooring, case refurb and arrangement of tables opens space for better visitor experience
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Screen divides public & private spaces. "Save Our Ships" screen shows 17th century Alexandria waterfront
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The spiral stairway to offices uses graphic panel and roll door to secure storage area
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The spiral stairway conceals chair storage
Recent discoveries of ships and related artifacts along the Alexandria waterfront are being restored, conserved and recreated as 3D models.
At the Alexandria Archaeology Museum learn how the City’s archaeologists, volunteers and students work with residents and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past.
Paris Design developed master plan for the museum's Torpedo Factory location. The design repurposes most existing elements to create a flexible space. The area can easily reconfigure for museum, archeology lab, classroom or event use.
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City of Alexandria |
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum |