Credits

Exhibition, Planning, Design, Curatorial: Lord Cultural Resources

Design: WeatherstonBruer Associates

Fabrication: Xibitz, Taylor Studios

Multimedia Design & Production: Réalisations-Montréal, NGX Interactive, Bowen Technovation

For the design of this exhibit, intended to ease the demands travellers place on Iceland’s natural attractions, Lord Cultural Resources incorporated science-driven ecology and memorable, emotional impact. The exhibit provides visceral experiences like entering an ice cave, seeing a puffin swoop from an inaccessible cliff face to scoop up food from the chilly waters and the dramatic eruption of a volcano on a geothermal fault. Since opening, the Perlan Museum has become a preeminent Reykjavík destination for visitors to the country.

Judge's Pick

The team did a wonderful job of building self-reflection and empathy into educating the public about the effect of humans on the planet, specifically in the unique ecological environment of Iceland. The tactile nature of the Museum allows visitors to learn about and become immersed in a new world without leaving a footprint. It is a great example of how environmental design can engage, entertain and educate.