No.5 Vicars' Hill
No. 5 Vicars’ Hill is an important 18th Century Grade A listed building originally constructed as the Registry for the Church of Ireland in Armagh. Situated in close proximity to the Cathedral, the Registry underwent an extensive programme of restoration to function as an interpretive centre, as an introduction for visitors to the adjacent Armagh Public Library and St Patrick's Cathedral & Crypt.
No. 5 presented many challenges through its layout and the number of narrative threads to be told, jumping from 18th & 19th Century Armagh, to ancient Roman Coins, Medieval Bells and Bronze Age Swords. The exhibition core stories included Armagh and its Christian Heritage, linking specifically with the NITB’s St Patrick’s Christian Heritage signature project, the story of No. 5 and its Registry role, Archbishop Robinson and his wider cultural agenda, and the collection of artefacts, including its links to the Library.
We designed two bespoke display case units that establish the artefacts as the real stars of the show, and also house touch screens, rubbings and activity sheets among other things, which keep younger visitors occupied while the adults engage with the content. Throughout the building a careful balance has been achieved between artefact display, panel based narrative and technology-based & hands-on interactives, to cater for all learning styles and intellectual abilities.
Scope
Content Mapping,
Research & Scripting
Concept Planning &
Interpretive Theme Strategy
Spatial Design, Visitor
Flow, Lighting & Colour
Consultation
Interpretive Design &
Consultation, including
Interactives, Model &
Reproductions
Development of AV Content
& Educational Activities
Image Research,
Cataloguing & Selection
Artefact Conservation,
Mounting & Photography
Display Case Design
Reporting to Stakeholders
& Presenting to Project
Steering Group
Liaising with Architects,
Builders & Sub-Contractors
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