My first step was to create a Pinterest board for design ideas and inspiration or general vibes: https://pin.it/7idDoFsqa
I imagine the Learning and Exhibition Center reflecting sustainability elements of the built environment with interactive activities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with at the same time. A frustration with similar places I’ve been to, like natural history or science museums, is that they are sectioned off by kids and adult, so just one age group can learn and enjoy at a time.
I really love stepping into a space and feeling like I’m somewhere else—have a really strong theme—so that would be something to explore in design. Additionally, I want to dampen the sound of other visitors, so it feels neither lonely nor overwhelming.
I’m imagining lots of greenery, natural soft lighting, and an atrium. Also, an intuitive way of moving about the space to find where exhibits, the cafe, entrances and exits, are.