Breaking barriers in gallery design through innovation.With exhibitions changing every 4–6 months, redesigning the museum’s gallery flow became increasingly challenging due to high construction costs, waste, and extended gallery closures. I proposed a modular wall system as a solution. Existing reusable wall systems are unattractive, too short (or unstable when taller), and they fail to meet San Francisco safety and code regulations.
Using an agile framework, I led a cross-functional internal team through sprints to design a viable model, then partnered with EHDD and Forell to build a successful 18ft × 18ft mock-up that has been used in two exhibitions.
Full production of the entire system has started. When complete, it will increase our wall configuration possibilities, enable a greater spectrum of aesthetic experiences, meet our demanding gallery conditions, reduce waste and construction costs, and decrease exhibition turnaround time.