Is an intuition for dissemination of knowledge of natural and cultural heritage. They are a kind of museum, associated closely with visitor centres and ecomuseums. They are generally located in connection to cultural, historical or natural sites. There aim is to communicate the significance and meaning of heritage. The main presentation strategy tends to be user-friendly and interactive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpretation_centre
Mackintosh Centre//
The Mackintosh Interpretation Centre or 'Mack' Centre was designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects, celebrating Glasgow's famous architect and explores his life and work. The centre is separated into two areas. The first containing and relating to the present day, along with the building guide, tours and The Lighthouse section. The second creates a series of smaller spaces devoted to the narrative and interpretation elements of the exhibition.
At the entrance a curved glass screen suspends between the floor and ceiling creating two exhibition areas dividing the present and interpretative sections of the display. The glass screen bends around a central column and in this space The Lighthouse building story is told. The building history is also illustrated through original drawings and objects.
The interpretive section is organised into three areas. A series of video narratives deals with specific aspects of Mackintosh's work, while in the adjacent wall, there are detailed studies of four key buildings. These displays are in chronological order that outline both Mackintosh's and his wife's careers. The final section looks at the latter years of Mackintosh's life. It details the changes in how his work has been perceived since his death by commenting on contemporary designers and examples of how he is viewed in today's media.
Lighting, Signage and Display Practise//
The Mackintosh centre relies heavily on lighting. The lighten screen is a divider into the separate areas and also acts as a back light for some of the exhibited work. It also makes use of ceiling lights and spot lights. Screen lights to back light text and imagery. Probable use of lighting for cabinets and other objects. Signage isn't commented on and I visually cannot see any obvious signage in any imagery on the centre but the light screen divider acts as a piece of directional signage without the use of text. Display practises used are audio and visual recordings and there also appears to be some use of display cases. Not much is commented on in this area so can only find this information by photographs.
http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/visit/mackintosh
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