Table of Contents:

1.) Table of Contents2.) Purpose, Takeaway and Design Goals3.) Design Inspiration4.) Bubble Plan5.) Annotated Floor Plan6.) Ceiling Plan7.) Entry Wall Graphic8.) Entry Experience9.) South Section10.) West Elevation11.) North Section

12.) East Elevation13.) Graphic Panel Elevations14.) Graphic Panel Elevations15.) Graphic Panel Elevations16.) Graphic Panel Elevations17.) Display Case Design18.) Graphic Panel19.) Computer Interactive20.) Graphic Examples21.) Materials and Finishes

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Purpose, Takeaway and Design Goals:

Purpose:

The purpose of this exhibition is to educate visitors about the subject of underwater archaeology, its history, and importance.

The takeaway for this exhibition is to offer a unique perspective for visitors to view the subject matter and to gain an appreciation and increased understanding for underwater archaeology and the humanitarian efforts of the U.S. Navy through the arrangement of artifacts and graphics throughout the exhibition.

Takeaway:

The primary goal of the exhibition is to incorporate elements to engage, educate, and entertain visitors and showcase a variety of artifacts and graphics that enhance their knowledge on underwater archaeology.

Goals:

Design Inspiration:

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Description of Inspiration:

The inspiration behind the design of this exhibition revolves around water and ships. The ocean water inspired the finishes on the walls, the ceiling panels, and the graphics. Further, the jaggedness of the waves and crags in the ocean inspired the layout of the space, the angular undulating ceiling panels, and the shape of the graphic panels. The hard, exposed exterior of the Navy ships inspired the design of the display cases and the materials used within the exhibition.

Forklift Path

Emergency Egress

= Section 1: Introduction/Importance of Underwater Archaeology

= Section 2: Why Do Ships Go Down

= Section 3: Finding, Identifying and Mapping

= Section 4: Shipwrecks

= Section 5: Illegal Removal/ Navy Humanitarian Efforts/ Conclusion

Legend:

= Path of Travel

Bubble Plan:

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Total Square Feet.: 2, 082

Annotated Floor Plan:

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Forklift Path

Display case holding ship to be closed up

Emergency Egress

= Section 1: Introduction/Importance of Underwater Archaeology

= Section 2: Why Do Ships Go Down

= Section 3: Finding, Identifying and Mapping

= Section 4: Shipwrecks

= Section 5: Illegal Removal/ Navy Humanitarian Efforts/ Conclusion

Legend:

Description of Suspended Ceiling Panels:

View of Ceiling Panels in the Exhibition

Ceiling Plan:

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The movement of water inspired the design of the ceiling panels. The large opening in the middle surrounded by clusters of ceiling panels above represents the glimmer of light that you see when submerged in the ocean water. Throughout the exhibition, the panels change in color and height, which will make the visitors feel as if they are begin immersed deeper into the ocean water. The ceiling panels also serve as a wayfinding device and reflect the intended path of travel.

Inspiration Images

Entry Wall GraphicActual Size: 8’ x 10’

Entry Wall Graphic:

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Entry Experience:

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Perspective of Entrance of Exhibition looking into Section 1 and 2

South Section:

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West Elevation:

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North Section:

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East Elevation:

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Graphic Panel Elevations:

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Graphic Panel Elevations:

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Graphic Panel Elevations:

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Circular glass cut-out to see the interactive station in Section 3

Graphic Panel Elevations:

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Inspiration Image

Preliminary Sketches

Display Case Design:

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The inspiration behind the display cases is the exposed hardware seen on the sides of Navy ships. The cases were designed this way so the artifacts would stand out from the rest of the space.

Inspiration for Case Design:

Photograph of Pedestal Case Model

Graphic Panel:

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Example of Graphic Panel 1 from Section 1

2 Layers of Aluminum Panels

Graphic on 1” thick MDF panel

MDF

Acrylic Reader Rail

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Acrylic Panel

Touch Screens

Steel Beams

LED Light Panel

Computer Interactive:

Visitors can interact with a variety of interactive activities, which include:

•Underwater Adventure: Visitors become an underwater archaeologist and discover a variety of shipwrecks and artifacts.

•Artifact Match-Up: Visitors try to correctly match artifacts found in the water to the images provided.

•Preserve an Artifact: Visitors choose different methods in order to try and preserve an artifact that has been sitting on the ocean floor and has just been discovered.

•Exploration Clips: Visitors can watch a variety of video clips of underwater archaeologists exploring the ocean.

Description of Computer Interactive Activities:

Goals of Computer Interactive Station:The primary goal is to immerse visitors into each interactive activity in order to enhance the visitor’s understanding and interest in underwater archeology.

Computer Interactive Station Located in Section 3

Example of Introduction Text PanelActual Size: 3’ x 4’

Graphic Examples:

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Example of LabelActual Size: 4” x 6”

Example of Reader Rail from Graphic Panel 1 in Section 1Actual Size: 1’x 10’

Benjamin MooreBlue 2066-10

Benjamin MooreBlue Ice 821Section 1

Benjamin MooreSummer Blue 2067- 50Section 2

Benjamin MooreBlue Lapis 2067- 40Section 3

Benjamin MooreTwilight Blue 2067-30Section 4

Benjamin MooreBlue 2066-10Section 5

Wall Finishes: Ceiling Panels: Graphic Panel:

Graphic PanelsBrushed AluminumSections 1 - 5

Reader Rail BracesBlack MDF

Sections 1 - 5

Rose BrandIFR Translucent Sheer – French BlueSection 4

Rose BrandIFR Translucent Sheer - CloudSection 2

Rose BrandIFR Translucent Sheer - RoyalSection 3

Rose BrandIFR Translucent Sheer - NavySection 5

Rose BrandIFR Translucent Sheer - Aqua FoamAqua Foam Section 1

Reader Rail 3From Varia GhostSections 1 - 5

Display CasesPowdercoated AluminumSections 1 and 3-5

Display Case:

Display CasesWater White Glass

Materials and Finishes:

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Johnsonite Wall BaseTempo 044 Silver Grey

Sections 1 - 5

Johnsonite Wall BaseTempo 040 Black

Entry Wall

Wall Base: