How Do You See the World? / Publishing House Experience — Christian Science Plaza
"How Do You See the World?," a 21,000-square-foot visitor experience inside the historic Christian Science Publishing House at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston, opened in 2021; Luci Creative led exhibit design around the landmark Mapparium globe, with media design by Winikur Productions, fabrication by Ravenswood Studio, and lighting by Available Light.
| Venue | Christian Science Plaza |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2021 |
| Technologies | projection, augmented reality, interactive tables, immersive video wall |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Luci Creative | Exhibit Design | |
| sga | Architecture | |
| Creative Technology | AV Integration | |
| winikur-productions | Media Design & Software | A dozen linear and interactive media exhibits for the Welcome Hall and two adjacent galleries |
| Ravenswood Studio | Fabrication | |
| Available Light | Lighting Design | |
| SH Acoustics | Acoustic Consulting | Acoustic control and specialized audio-delivery design throughout the visitor center, including the 30-foot Welcome Hall atrium (acoustic treatment and loudspeakers above a dual-fabric ceiling) and custom-calibrated audio delivery for the Mapparium exhibit. |
Description
The project combined historic preservation with new interpretive content, including a Welcome Hall with projection, circadian lighting, and an original score; smart-glass vitrines displaying Christian Science Monitor and Mary Baker Eddy Library archives with digital page animations; and an augmented-reality book about Mary Baker Eddy. The centerpiece is the three-story stained-glass Mapparium, built in 1935, where visitors cross a glass bridge through the center of the globe during a synchronized audio-light presentation.
Sources
- https://pidc-construction.com/projects/the-first-church-of-christ-scientist-institutional/
- https://www.winikurproductions.com/how-do-you-see-the-world/
- https://www.lucicreative.com/project/publishing-house-experience
- https://ravenswoodstudio.com/project/publishing-house-redesign/
- https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza/how-do-you-see-the-world-experience
- https://shacoustics.com/first-church-of-christian-science-publishing-house/