Evaluation of the Venue & Exhibition layout

 

Figure 1. Mind-map of what to take into consideration when evaluating an exhibition space. (Click to enhance image size)

Due to a multitude of venue prospects becoming gradually eliminated by a variety of reasons (out of budget, unavailability for that specific date, or a retail-focused interest of the owner), the decision became a process of elimination. After a group discussion on the 1st of March, the Market Hall in Carlisle City Centre was agreed as the ideal option. Once the Market Hall was confirmed, I noted the relevant details of this space onto a mind-map of what to take into consideration when evaluating a potential exhibition space. This brought to light the advantages and disadvantages of the Market Hall (see Fig. 1).


Figure 2). Images of square room (far left) (left) and corridor (right) (far right). (Click to enhance image size)




Figure 3). Diagram of exhibition space available (left) and allocated areas (right). (Click to enhance image size)

On the 21st of March, the whole group assembled at the Market Hall for inspection and measurement of the two sections (one corridor of space and a square room) of the venue (see Fig 2). The measurements were noted into a drawn diagram which was heavily relied upon during our following meeting on the 28th March, as this sessions’ objective included allocating each group member to a space within the Market Hall’s two venues. (see Fig. 3)


Figure 4). Diagram of exhibition space with sketched exhibition layout (Click to enhance image size)


In consideration of my project’s necessity for supplemented warm light required for the rose-tinted glasses to take effect, it was of outmost important that my space avoided as much natural/pre-installed light as possible. As a result, the end ‘stall’ in the corridor area became the most viable option as the last shutter could remain down, blocking out a significant portion of light without affecting the neighbouring exhibition work. After making some early sketches if  the layout of my exhibition, the mounting boards revealed potential in aiding the reduction of light as they could be installed as a second corner within the venues corner. (see Fig. 4)  

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