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Kitakyushu City Science Museum Space LABO
A science museum with the concept of "Find the Mysteries!" that both adults and children can enjoy
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Exterior of facility: The logo, which uses yellow, the key color of the sign design, stands out and catches the eye of other facilities within "THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU."
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Goon to Kitakyu (1F): Contents that let you reach out and discover the history of rapid developments in science and industry
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Mr. Tornado: Dr. Tetsuya Fujita (1F): A commemorative exhibit for Dr. Fujita, a local meteorologist who contributed greatly to tornado research in the United States.
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Let's play with wonder! (2F) Introduction: You will be greeted by sensory Video of everyday objects cut from different perspectives and a giant pendulum device.
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Let's play with wonder! (2F): A gateway to wonder through scientific phenomena, with art works and other elements
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Sound Sprint (2F): A large-scale experimental device that intuitively conveys the dynamism of scientific phenomena
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Space Lounge (3F): A planetarium foyer space lined with materials inherited from Space World
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Space Development Collection (3F): A space development history exhibit that gives a glimpse into the collection of a space enthusiast
Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.
About the Project
| Overview | The Children's Culture and Science Museum, beloved by local residents, has relocated and been renovated under the nickname "Space LABO" in a new commercial facility built on the former site of Space World. The first floor features exhibits on Kitakyushu City of science and industry, the second floor is lined with experimental equipment on a scale that cannot be experienced in everyday life, and the third floor is a space where you can reflect on the relationship between the universe and humanity. |
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| Issues/Themes | The goal was to create a new vision for the science museum, under the conditions that it would be relocated to the historic site where the Yawata Steel Works and Space World were located, and be located adjacent to "THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU," a regional revitalization commercial facility developed by AEON Mall. |
| Space Solution/Realization | With the concept of "Find the Wonders!", we aimed to cultivate scientific thinking in children who will lead Kitakyushu City in the future. Based on the theme of "A sense of wonder is the gateway to science," we considered the entire facility to be a "mystery emergence device" and designed exhibits that can be enjoyed from various scientific perspectives. Trivia exhibits and Spatial Production are scattered throughout the common areas, making it a facility that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, no matter where they are. |
Basic Information
| Client | Kitakyushu City |
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| Services Provided | Total Media/ Kitakyushu City Science Museum Design Joint Venture: Exhibition design, VI design Total Media/ Kitakyushu City Science Museum Production and Installation Joint Venture: Exhibition Production |
| Our Team | Overall Direction: Takahashi Hisaya Display Planning: Mayuko Kumagai Creative Direction: Shinji Yoshida Design, Layout: Yuji Mukaiyama, Yuka Watanabe, Yusuke Obikawa Technical Direction: Tatsuhiro Ohno, Keiko Kishii, Takuma Shimazawa Production, Construction: Noriaki Arawaka Project Management: Kenji Nakagawara, Takahiro Tsuji |
| Awards | "KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2022" Longlist Selected for the 56th Japan Sign Design Awards - Kyushu Region Award *The winning company is Total Media Development Institute Co., Ltd. |
| Location | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Open | April 2022 |
| Website | https://www.kitakyushuspacelabo.jp/ |
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Creative Direction
Shinji Yoshida
We handle Direction and design in a wide range of fields, from museums to expositions and entertainment facilities. By planning and designing by cross-sectionally and effectively linking in-house and external soft resources, we lead the way in creating new experiences and values that move the hearts of visitors in facilities and spaces.
Main Achievements
*The shared information and details of the project is accurate as of the date they were posted. There may have been unannounced changes at a later date.
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Display Planning
Mayuko Kumagai
He studied acoustic design and art management as a student and then joined Tanseisha. He gained experience as a planner, working on projects from the research and planning stages to the construction stage for museums and other facilities. He is committed to creating plans that convey the essence of information and promoting projects that value dialogue.
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