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6.4. Exhibition Gallery

A space for exhibiting various artefacts physical or

digital, literature materials, arts, and handicrafts of

interest to the public.

Spaces include an entrance lobby/ticket counter,
baggage storage, display galleries, outdoor

exhibition space, story-telling spaces, curator’s
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and manager office cabin, additional spaces such

as toilets, artefact storage room, surveillance room

and service room.
Fig 65. Function scheme

Viewing angle: The cone of vision of a human is
30 deg above and below eye level, placement of

artefacts within this range will be comfortable for
the visitors.

Fig 66. Viewing angles and distances

Lighting: Direct natural light over the artefacts

should be avoided to protect the artefacts. Flexible
lighting systems should be provided which can be

adjusted to enhance the appearance artefact.

Fig 67. Indirect lighting and distances
Plan Layouts:

Open plan layout: A large space with free circulation and display of artefacts.

Core and Satellite rooms: A main room for orientation in the exhibition, with connecting
smaller galleries for display of artefacts under different categories.

Linear chaining: A linear sequence of galleries, controlled circulation, clear orientation,

separate exit and entrance, pause points are additional.

Labyrinth: Free circulation, guided circulation and directions are random, entrance and exit
can be separate or same.

Complex: Combined group of rooms with features of open plan and labyrinth.

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