Library of Congress New Visitor Experience
Second Story, Portland, Oregon, 2008
Description
The New Visitor Experience at the Library of Congress consists of a group of new exhibitions with state-of-the-art exhibitry, immersive audiovisual installations, and rich interactives that fuse curatorial expertise with innovative technology. The interactive installations capitalize on the significant treasures and exceptional architecture of the Jefferson Building to enlighten, inspire, and encourage visitors to continue their explorations at home after visiting this remarkable site. From interactive document viewers to collections browsers and life-size interactive projections, the visual language of the designs communicates the stature of the institution and its responsiveness to the public it serves.
Juror Notes
Each kiosk responds to its unique placement within the building and collection. We were particularly impressed by the interactive document wall as it brings the history to life.
Credits
- Design firm
- Second Story
- Interactive designer
- Second Story Interactive Studios
- Developers
- Second Story Interactive Studios, Schematic Inc., Novera
- Project management
- Sapient; Library of Congress (Office of the Librarian; Interpretive Programs Office; Web Services; Information Technology Services; Education Outreach)
- Exhibition designers/information architects
- Riggs Ward Design, Chermayeff & Geismar
- Client
- Library of Congress