The Norman keep at Norwich has been the City’s museum for over a century. The need for refurbishment was acute, to preserve the fabric, to improve access and to interpret the collection.
Our work comprised new lighting to enhance the
interpretation of the building itself, and new showcasing throughout. We also
devised historical settings, such as a prison and an Iron Age encampment, which
incorporated authentic exhibits as well as hands-on devices, videos and
interactive computers.
A complex high-security showcase presents the civic
regalia, while a 3m-cube model of the castle (which rolls aside to make space
for functions) allows glimpses of medieval life inside.
Emphasis is placed on family-friendly and socially-inclusive design, e.g. a soft-play area and wheelchair accessible displays.
