FPDM Fossil Research Training
MUSEUM
We planned a "Fossil Research Training" program in the new building of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. The design immerses participants in the world of research through various fossil research processes. Under the concept of "touching the 'reality' of research," the program transforms specialized and academically demanding research tasks into an interactive experience. The sophisticated space design with subdued lighting creates a balanced sense of tension, and by incorporating real tools, equipment, rocks, and fossils from excavation sites used in actual research, the program offers an unprecedented, authentic experience.
iF Gold Statement
This dinosaur-themed museum studiously avoided the Hollywood treatment. This fascinating space takes its subject seriously without taking its visitors’ attention for granted. Suitable for all ages, it creates an atmosphere where visitors can appreciate what it means to research these astonishing prehistoric animals. Child-friendly but never childish, this design is so enticing that it made some of our Jury members consider a change of career!
Client / ManufacturerDesign
Fukui Prefectual Dinosaur Museum
Fukui, JPFukui Prefecture
Fukui, JPTANSEISHA Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, JPSHITORI Satoshi, SHINOHARA Koichi, OKURA Toshiaki, NOMOTO Makiko, SATO Takuto, ITO MakotoKisho Kurokawa architect & associates
Tokyo, JPSAITO Orie, FUJISAWA Tomohiro, TAKAHASHI Morio, WATANABE Chihiro, YAMANA KuraraDate of Launch
2023
Development Time
more than 24 Month
Target Regions
Asia
Target Groups
Consumers / Users, Public Sector / Government, "Elementary school age and older children and families"