Elephantine: Island of the Millennia
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Fair and Exhibition
Details
The first major exhibition on Elephantine Island on the Upper Nile in Egypt presents hundreds of archaeological artifacts found in an archaeological excavation of the site. RAA's design translates the research findings into an immersive and interactive experience that conveys a fascination for the manifold stories of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exhibition is divided into major themes of "Time" and "Space.” Despite the spatial separation of the exhibition areas, the exhibition design is based on one scenographic design language and visual identity that makes it possible to experience it as a whole.
The Jury‘s Statement
An immersive exhibition experience that makes research and history tangible for visitors through a distinctive, consistent scenography: »Elephantine: Island of the Millennia« impresses with charismatic spatial design that powerfully connects time and space. The harmonious integration of archaeological artefacts and multilingual interpretation make this project a remarkable contribution. Its striking quality deserves special recognition in exhibition design.
