Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico by Tomohiro Kaji

Oro Patrimonio Culturale · 2025

Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico

by Tomohiro Kaji

A' Design Award d'Oro 2025 in Patrimonio Culturale
CLIENT: Takanabe Town Hall
Estimated Number of Design Views: 76,859
Verification code CE8192242D · Verify this award

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About Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico

Il Takanabe Historical Museum, fondato nel 1986, è stato ripensato per rispondere al calo del coinvolgimento dei visitatori dovuto a esposizioni obsolete. La riprogettazione ha abbracciato il JIN, la filosofia della benevolenza, trasformandolo in un polo culturale ed educativo che promuove l'orgoglio civico. Attraverso la narrazione visiva e la progettazione spaziale, il rinnovamento ha introdotto una curatela tematica, mostre immersive e pannelli acrilici stratificati che simboleggiano la continuità storica. Rinominato NINOMARU History Museum, ora funge da spazio interattivo dove patrimonio, educazione e comunità si incontrano.

About the A' Design Award d'Oro

Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Oro, un riconoscimento immensamente prestigioso conferito a design di primissima qualità, meravigliosi e straordinari. I vincitori d'Oro sono creazioni estremamente innovative, visionarie e di un fascino abbagliante che riflettono il genio, la saggezza e l'abilità dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico sia un'invenzione molto elogiata, all'avanguardia e monumentale che offre un valore senza precedenti. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Oro è un progetto spettacolare e rispettato che giova grandemente ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Takanabe Ninomaru Museo Storico crea intensi sentimenti di desiderio, risveglia la passione, incoraggia la creatività e ci affascina.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: This design centers on the concept of a history of benevolence, creating a space that visually and intuitively conveys the region's heritage through storytelling. Located on the historic site of Takanabe Castle, the museum was renamed and redesigned as a cultural hub to rediscover the town's uniqueness and foster civic pride. From curation and visual identity to signage and narrative design, the space was fully reimagined to serve as an educational and inspiring environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Scale:
Site area: 7,763 meter square
Building area: 904.43 meter square
1st floor area: 461.58 meter square
2nd floor area: 442.85 meter square
Tags: historical museum, cultural heritage, exhibition design, storytelling, visual identity, graphic design, spatial design, civic engagement, SDGs
Production Technology: This exhibition uses graphic and spatial design to make history visually engaging. The entrance features a concept display with a tagline, while the first exhibition room includes zoning signs with symbolic designs. The second exhibition presents Takanabe Domain's history, the Meirindo school, and the 7th lord Akizuki Taneshige's SDGs-related policies. At the center, acrylic panels display successive lords and their policies, with a red gradient symbolizing historical continuity.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of this project was creating an engaging exhibition with limited historical materials and budget. From a historical and social perspective, extensive document research and discussions with experts were conducted to highlight the region's uniqueness, shaping the exhibition narrative around the culture of human development. As large-scale renovations were not feasible, we utilized graphic and spatial design to create a visually compelling and immersive exhibition.
Research: This study aimed to revitalize a historical museum through design and narrative. The objective was to enhance visitor engagement, promote cultural heritage preservation, and foster civic pride. The methodology included comparative studies of museums and interviews with historians. We introduced content curation and visual solutions. By highlighting the region's unique history of human development, we proposed a narrative-driven exhibition design, enhancing historical understanding.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by the need to revitalize a declining local region by restoring its historical museum. Established in 1986 under the Akizuki domain, the museum's outdated exhibits led to a decline in visitor engagement. With the town's rich history in education and culture, revitalizing its significance was crucial. The goal was to transform the museum into a cultural hub where people can learn, connect, and take pride in their heritage and traditions.
Project Duration: The project began in autumn 2023 in Miyazaki, Japana and finished in December 2024.
Operation Flow: This exhibition utilizes visual storytelling to help visitors intuitively understand the region's history. The layout is designed for a sequential experience, guiding visitors through zoned spaces categorized by theme and era, ensuring a natural flow of information. The design creates an immersive experience where history is learned through narratives, while layered acrylic panels symbolize temporal connections, resulting in a visually engaging and easily comprehensible exhibition.
Image Credits: Illustrations: Tomohiro Kaji
Image #1-#5: Photographer Kai Kanno (Nacasa & Partners)