The Experiential Design Index

Lelawi Theater — National Museum of the American Indian

The Lelawi Theater, a 360-degree theater experience introducing visitors to Native American life and storytelling, opened with the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC in 2004, designed by Jones & Jones Architects and Hilferty & Associates with media design by batwin + robin, whose "Creation's Journey" program there won the American Muse Award for Technical Excellence.

VenueNational Museum of the American Indian
Project typeNew Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2004
Technologies360-degree projection

Credits

FirmRoleNote
jones-and-jones-architects Architecture
Hilferty & Associates Exhibit Design
batwin + robin productions Media Design & Software "Creation's Journey"; winner of the American Muse Award for Technical Excellence, per the firm's own site

Description

batwin + robin traveled to 11 locations around the world and worked with people from 13 different tribes to produce the theater's media program.

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