Spatial Communication
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
The Warehouse of History transforms the hidden archive of the City Museum Wiesbaden into an interactive experience. Through digital replicas, storytelling, and playful exploration, visitors can uncover artifacts that are normally inaccessible—bringing unseen history to light and making cultural heritage tangible in a modern, immersive way.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Art&Culture
Client :
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
Project Duration :
3 months
Problem
The City Museum Wiesbaden holds a rich historical archive and permanent collection, yet struggles with consistent visitor engagement. While the museum’s content is of high educational value, most of its treasures remain unseen—especially the archive, which is inaccessible to the public and too costly to exhibit physically. Outdated communication methods and a lack of interactive formats have widened the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary museum audiences.
Solution
We designed an interactive exhibition concept that brings the hidden archive to life. Using 3D scans, printed replicas, and NFC-enabled displays, visitors can explore archived artifacts that would otherwise remain invisible. Each replica acts as a digital key: when placed on a display, it triggers short narrative videos that reveal the object’s history. The system is modular and scalable—from a single station to an entire room installation—making the archive accessible without endangering or relocating the original items.
Challenge
The main challenge was to make the archive publicly experienceable while maintaining authenticity and minimizing cost. The concept had to balance curatorial accuracy, visitor engagement, and technical simplicity. We aimed to merge the physical and digital worlds to create an immersive yet resource-efficient solution that respects the integrity of historical artifacts.
Summary and Credits
'The Warehouse of History' transforms the museum archive into a tangible, interactive experience. By merging technology, storytelling, and design, the concept opens unseen spaces and connects visitors to hidden cultural assets. It bridges the distance between artifact and audience, making history visible again
This project was developed as part of the CrossMediaSpaces Master’s program at Hochschule RheinMain during the 2nd semester. It was created in collaboration with the Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden and supervised by Prof. Jörg Waldschütz and Prof. Jacqueline Hen. Concept and design by Georgina Klotzsche and Anita Erjawez.
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Spatial Communication
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
The Warehouse of History transforms the hidden archive of the City Museum Wiesbaden into an interactive experience. Through digital replicas, storytelling, and playful exploration, visitors can uncover artifacts that are normally inaccessible—bringing unseen history to light and making cultural heritage tangible in a modern, immersive way.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Art&Culture
Client :
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
Project Duration :
3 months
Problem
The City Museum Wiesbaden holds a rich historical archive and permanent collection, yet struggles with consistent visitor engagement. While the museum’s content is of high educational value, most of its treasures remain unseen—especially the archive, which is inaccessible to the public and too costly to exhibit physically. Outdated communication methods and a lack of interactive formats have widened the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary museum audiences.
Solution
We designed an interactive exhibition concept that brings the hidden archive to life. Using 3D scans, printed replicas, and NFC-enabled displays, visitors can explore archived artifacts that would otherwise remain invisible. Each replica acts as a digital key: when placed on a display, it triggers short narrative videos that reveal the object’s history. The system is modular and scalable—from a single station to an entire room installation—making the archive accessible without endangering or relocating the original items.
Challenge
The main challenge was to make the archive publicly experienceable while maintaining authenticity and minimizing cost. The concept had to balance curatorial accuracy, visitor engagement, and technical simplicity. We aimed to merge the physical and digital worlds to create an immersive yet resource-efficient solution that respects the integrity of historical artifacts.
Summary and Credits
'The Warehouse of History' transforms the museum archive into a tangible, interactive experience. By merging technology, storytelling, and design, the concept opens unseen spaces and connects visitors to hidden cultural assets. It bridges the distance between artifact and audience, making history visible again
This project was developed as part of the CrossMediaSpaces Master’s program at Hochschule RheinMain during the 2nd semester. It was created in collaboration with the Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden and supervised by Prof. Jörg Waldschütz and Prof. Jacqueline Hen. Concept and design by Georgina Klotzsche and Anita Erjawez.
More Projects
Spatial Communication
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
The Warehouse of History transforms the hidden archive of the City Museum Wiesbaden into an interactive experience. Through digital replicas, storytelling, and playful exploration, visitors can uncover artifacts that are normally inaccessible—bringing unseen history to light and making cultural heritage tangible in a modern, immersive way.
Year :
2025
Industry :
Art&Culture
Client :
SAM Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden
Project Duration :
3 months
Problem
The City Museum Wiesbaden holds a rich historical archive and permanent collection, yet struggles with consistent visitor engagement. While the museum’s content is of high educational value, most of its treasures remain unseen—especially the archive, which is inaccessible to the public and too costly to exhibit physically. Outdated communication methods and a lack of interactive formats have widened the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary museum audiences.
Solution
We designed an interactive exhibition concept that brings the hidden archive to life. Using 3D scans, printed replicas, and NFC-enabled displays, visitors can explore archived artifacts that would otherwise remain invisible. Each replica acts as a digital key: when placed on a display, it triggers short narrative videos that reveal the object’s history. The system is modular and scalable—from a single station to an entire room installation—making the archive accessible without endangering or relocating the original items.
Challenge
The main challenge was to make the archive publicly experienceable while maintaining authenticity and minimizing cost. The concept had to balance curatorial accuracy, visitor engagement, and technical simplicity. We aimed to merge the physical and digital worlds to create an immersive yet resource-efficient solution that respects the integrity of historical artifacts.
Summary and Credits
'The Warehouse of History' transforms the museum archive into a tangible, interactive experience. By merging technology, storytelling, and design, the concept opens unseen spaces and connects visitors to hidden cultural assets. It bridges the distance between artifact and audience, making history visible again
This project was developed as part of the CrossMediaSpaces Master’s program at Hochschule RheinMain during the 2nd semester. It was created in collaboration with the Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden and supervised by Prof. Jörg Waldschütz and Prof. Jacqueline Hen. Concept and design by Georgina Klotzsche and Anita Erjawez.