2019

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Experience

Collective Memory

July 15, 2016, is a traumatic event that has made its mark on Turkish history as well as global history. Like a gestalt object, disparate events come together to create a social wound that must never be forgotten.

The July 15 Museum of Memory features a content stream designed to ensure it remains in the collective memory by giving voice to some of the thousands of stories that occurred that night.

The museum tells the story of the attempt not merely as a singular event, but through perspectives such as historical critique, turning points and their backgrounds, and people's sacrifices and stories. Elements such as mapping, dioramas, installations, and infographics combine with technology, narrative, and art direction to create an experience that, like the event itself, is more than the sum of its parts.

CLIENT:

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Istanbul, Turkey

CATEGORY:

Content Creation

Interactive Applications

Spatial Design

July 15 Museum, welcoming exterior approach to the exhibition venue
July 15 Museum, welcoming exterior approach to the exhibition venue
July 15 Museum, welcoming exterior approach to the exhibition venue
Immersive lobby with suspended lighting and media welcome
Immersive lobby with suspended lighting and media welcome
Immersive lobby with suspended lighting and media welcome
Orientation wall introducing the narrative arc
Orientation wall introducing the narrative arc
Orientation wall introducing the narrative arc
July 15 Museum, performance-led prologue against a cinematic backdrop
July 15 Museum, performance-led prologue against a cinematic backdrop
July 15 Museum, performance-led prologue against a cinematic backdrop
July 15 Museum, artifact wall celebrating everyday heroism
July 15 Museum, artifact wall celebrating everyday heroism
July 15 Museum, artifact wall celebrating everyday heroism
Graphic timeline panels guiding visitors through key moments
Graphic timeline panels guiding visitors through key moments
Graphic timeline panels guiding visitors through key moments
Central stair hall glowing with sculptural light
Central stair hall glowing with sculptural light
Central stair hall glowing with sculptural light
Gallery corridor transitioning between chapters
Gallery corridor transitioning between chapters
Gallery corridor transitioning between chapters
Interactive table inviting deeper exploration of stories
Interactive table inviting deeper exploration of stories
Interactive table inviting deeper exploration of stories
Media zone combining kiosks and large-format screens
Media zone combining kiosks and large-format screens
Media zone combining kiosks and large-format screens
Miniature urban scene staging a pivotal street moment
Miniature urban scene staging a pivotal street moment
Miniature urban scene staging a pivotal street moment
July 15 Museum, detailed diorama depicting city life in transition
July 15 Museum, detailed diorama depicting city life in transition
July 15 Museum, detailed diorama depicting city life in transition
Symbolic ship model used as a narrative motif
Symbolic ship model used as a narrative motif
Symbolic ship model used as a narrative motif

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