Architectural Design for Museums
Years of Experience
Number of Cultural Institutions
Number of Galleries
Varied Spaces for Dynamic Locations
At Cole & Denny, we’re honored to have provided museum design for a broad range of clients, with a wide variety of exhibit needs, including the following:
- Showcasing historic artifacts
- Hands-on interactive exhibits
- Digital interactives
- Learning via modern technology
- Designing with a narrative structure/hierarchy
- Exhibiting replicas, mock-ups, and graphic imagery
- Immersive media
Experienced Museum Architects
Do-touch Exhibits
Modern museums demand more than climate-controlled cases (though we design those too). Our museum design architects combine innovation and experience to create dynamic, interactive exhibits that engage visitors and withstand hands-on exploration. Designed to educate through immersion and experience, our exhibit spaces help clients deliver inspiring, durable, and memorable visitor environments.
Modernizing the Visitor Experience
Our museum architects collaborate with you to develop designs that tell a story, immerse your audience, and integrate cutting-edge technology for a truly modern experience. Whether you’re exhibiting ancient artifacts or visions of the future, we’re dedicated to understanding your content, audience, and space to provide a dynamic and contemporary presence.
The Complete Package of Museum Design
From exhibits to gift shops and cafés, the Cole & Denny team of museum architects is here to help. We’re able to look at the bigger picture, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive design for your entire museum campus. With our experience across markets, we build the perfect team for your project.
Careful Conditions
We understand the importance of artifact care. Our museum architects coordinate closely with conservation specialists to integrate environmental controls, vibration mitigation, exhibit lighting, and security systems for the displays to ensure collection safety for long-term exhibition. Custom-designed case conditioning systems maintain stable temperature and humidity levels, preserving artifacts well into the future.
Collaboration is the Heart of Museum Design
Our diverse team of museum architects brings a broad range of expertise to every project. From lighting and environmental design to exhibit and casework detailing, you’ll have the right specialists focused on every aspect of your museum. Your dedicated design team collaborates seamlessly to ensure the highest quality results—creating cohesive, well-integrated solutions from concept through completion.
Preservation in Plain Sight
We understand the critical importance of artifact care. Our museum architects work closely with conservation specialists to integrate environmental controls, vibration mitigation, exhibit lighting, and security systems, ensuring collections remain safe throughout long-term exhibition. Custom-designed case conditioning systems maintain stable temperature and humidity, preserving artifacts for generations to come.
Working with museum clients is always exciting. Whether we’re managing a complete renovation or reimagining a single exhibit, we value the opportunity to design spaces that showcase important collections, tell compelling stories, and create meaningful experiences. Brett Weiglein Senior Project Manager
Cole & Denny Architects provides a complete Program of Service – working as an extension of your team
Our team of experts deliver on projects of all sizes and scopes. We take pride in our ability to collaborate, innovate, and face complex challenges as a team.