Museums & EXPO

Museum and EXPO design: materials, timelines and technologies

Exhibition equipment: display cases, podiums and information boards with assembly accuracy to 1 mm

Any exhibition rests on three types of structures: display cases for fragile and valuable objects, podiums for large objects and information boards for graphics and texts. Display cases are made of tempered or laminated glass 6-10 mm thick, with a frame of anodized aluminum or powder-coated steel. Glass joints are ground and bonded with UV adhesive so that the joint line stays almost invisible.

Podiums are built from MDF 18-25 mm or laminated chipboard with PVC edging, and the frame is reinforced for loads of 150 kg/m² and more, for a sculpture, model or heavy exhibit. Surfaces are painted in a matte or semi-matte RAL shade so that glare does not interfere with viewing. Wall and floor boards are mounted on concealed fixings, with cable channels hidden inside the structure.

For mobile and temporary EXPO projects in Tashkent, demountable systems are used: they are transported in transport cases and installed without welding in one day. This is convenient for brands that exhibit at several venues in a season.

Interactive features increase the time spent at an exhibit by 2-3 times on average

Visitors linger longer where they can interact with the content. That is why exhibitions incorporate touch panels of 32-65 inches, projection surfaces and multimedia guides. Touch panels are mounted on vandal-resistant glass, and the interface is in Uzbek, Russian and English, for the mixed audience of museums and exhibitions.

Projection works in two formats: frontal onto a screen or wall, and mapping onto three-dimensional objects such as models, reliefs and display cases. For mapping, projectors with brightness from 5000 ANSI lumens are chosen so that the image stays legible under normal hall lighting. Sound is zoned with directional speakers so that the soundtracks of neighboring zones do not overlap.

A multimedia guide on a tablet or via QR leads the visitor along the route and shows 3D models and archive materials. The content is linked to the wayfinding system so that people do not lose their bearings in large spaces.

Element	Purpose	Material / technology	Features	Typical sizes
Tabletop display case	Display of small and valuable items	Laminated glass 6-8 mm, aluminum frame	Dust protection, silica gel, LED lighting CRI ≥ 90	600×400×500 mm
Floor-standing display case	Exhibits viewable from all sides (360°)	Tempered glass 8-10 mm, steel	UV adhesive on joints, lock, concealed cable channel	500×500×1800 mm
Podium	Sculpture, model, large object	MDF 18-25 mm, RAL paint	Load capacity from 150 kg/m², matte surface	800×800×300 mm
Information board	Graphics, texts, diagrams	PVC, composite, UV printing	Concealed fixings, replaceable panels	1000×2000 mm
Touch panel	Interactive content, catalogs	Display 32-65", vandal-resistant glass	Multilingual interface (uz/ru/en)	from 43"
Projection / mapping	Dynamic content mapped onto the object	Projector from 5000 ANSI lumens	Sound synchronization by zone	to suit the object
Track lighting	Accent on the exhibit	LED fixtures, 15-24° beam angle	UV/IR cut-off, dimming by scenario	modular

Museum lighting: CRI ≥ 90 and UV/IR cut-off to protect exhibits

Light both shows an exhibit and damages it if chosen wrongly. Museums use LED fixtures with a color rendering index CRI ≥ 90 and filtering of ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Ultraviolet fades paper, fabrics and paints, so illuminance is kept within 50 lux for graphics and textiles and up to 150-200 lux for paintings.

Accent lighting is built on track and recessed fixtures with a narrow 15-24° beam angle, so the beam picks out the object while the background stays subdued. Fill light comes from linear profiles and from lighting inside the display cases on low-voltage LED strips, which barely heat up or dry the air around the object.

Lighting scenarios are programmed for dimming and timers: morning, daytime and evening modes plus separate schemes for events and filming.

A turnkey project, from concept to installation, takes 4-10 weeks

The project goes through four stages: concept, design project, production, installation. The concept stage forms the exhibition idea, viewing route, zoning and estimate. The design project delivers a 3D visualization, equipment drawings, lighting and wayfinding plans and a materials specification, so the client sees the result before production starts.

Display cases, podiums, information boards and graphics are produced in our own workshop, while interactive equipment and lighting are purchased and programmed for the project. Installation at the site in Tashkent includes assembly of structures, power and low-voltage cabling, multimedia setup and final lighting adjustment. Timelines depend on area and complexity: a compact exhibition takes from 4 weeks, a museum hall with interactive features 8-10 weeks.

Climate and security are handled separately: sealed display cases with silica gel keep humidity within the required range, and sensors and protective glass guard exhibits against damage and theft.

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