National Museum of Denmark
On the Viking Raid
- Programme
- 2020 – 2021
- Scale
- 1,000m²
- Client
- The National Museum of Denmark
- Locations
- Programme
- 2020 – 2021
- Scale
- 1,000m²
- Client
- The National Museum of Denmark
A ferocious Viking warship
Event was appointed in 2020 to deliver The RAID. A new exhibition at the National Museum of Denmark of one of the greatest collections of Viking age objects. The exhibition provides visitors with a unique experience of the Vikings through expertly curated research and evocative displays.
Image: National Museum of Denmark
A portal between two worlds
‘The Raid’ unites one-of-a-kind historical objects with a narrative informed by most recent research into the Viking Age. The researchbased content and the ambitious timeframe for delivery meant we needed to provide adaptable solutions to keep pace with changing requirements. To do so, we engaged contractors earlier than usual in the process, which helped enormously when changes became necessary.
One example of the benefits of early collaboration was successfully meeting the changing requirements for the projection mapped wall displays. Replicating the the shape and fluidity of waves ultimately called for an extra ‘skin’ to achieve high-definition projections that achieved our client’s vision. With an expert fabricator already in place, we were able to fast track the redevelopment of the exhibit to meet the programme.
Image: National Museum of Denmark
Setting the stage for a Viking raid
Delivering the project during the Covid-19 pandemic added extra challenges. We met them by adapting our communications to meet client needs. As happened so much at the time, the design and development took place remotely. We used a trusted local supply chain and handpicked a global team of contractors to streamline the delivery phase. Our flexible approach enabled us to deliver on time and to budget without compromising on quality.
The exhibition excels.
Weekendavisen
Partner
Base Structures
Partner
ISO Design
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Martin de Thurah
