http://biladesign.wordpress.com/2006/01/20/flash-of-genius-at-lightning-ridge/ Objects, design, ideas Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:04:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU http://biladesign.wordpress.com/2006/01/20/flash-of-genius-at-lightning-ridge/#comment-10 biladesign Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:33:52 +0000 http://biladesign.wordpress.com/2006/01/20/flash-of-genius-at-lightning-ridge/#comment-10 I'm looking forward to it as well! Perhaps there have been some lessons learnt through the mistakes of others. Traditionally museums have been either housed in buildings that were previously built for other purposes and readapted as landmarks (sometimes failed, sometimes not) of an era or otherwise as extensions to these buildings. This often presents a range of unexpected complications whether it be with air conditioning, lighting levels, circulation space, function space etc. The list grows as the way museums function changes from more traditional to less traditional, from state or Federal funded to more self-funded hence increasing the levels of venue hire. I really hope the Lightning Ridge Centre is able to benefit from what has passed before. It certainly has the opportunity to implement all the sustainable features that many of our institutions lack. I’m looking forward to it as well! Perhaps there have been some lessons learnt through the mistakes of others. Traditionally museums have been either housed in buildings that were previously built for other purposes and readapted as landmarks (sometimes failed, sometimes not) of an era or otherwise as extensions to these buildings. This often presents a range of unexpected complications whether it be with air conditioning, lighting levels, circulation space, function space etc. The list grows as the way museums function changes from more traditional to less traditional, from state or Federal funded to more self-funded hence increasing the levels of venue hire. I really hope the Lightning Ridge Centre is able to benefit from what has passed before. It certainly has the opportunity to implement all the sustainable features that many of our institutions lack.

]]> http://biladesign.wordpress.com/2006/01/20/flash-of-genius-at-lightning-ridge/#comment-7 Lisa Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:09:38 +0000 http://biladesign.wordpress.com/2006/01/20/flash-of-genius-at-lightning-ridge/#comment-7 This is a really interesting development. It seems like far too many museum architects have been so concerned with making a big visual impact that issues like the the control of temperature and humidity (so important in conserving objects) becomes an afterthought. Can't wait to see what eventuates! This is a really interesting development. It seems like far too many museum architects have been so concerned with making a big visual impact that issues like the the control of temperature and humidity (so important in conserving objects) becomes an afterthought. Can’t wait to see what eventuates!

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