The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre Kuwait
The Al Salem Cultural Complex in Kuwait is the largest new museum complex in the world, comprising of 6 separate full-sized museums.
Sutton Vane were selected to design the entire interior lighting scheme. Including the design of special light inspired installations, one of which is the blood cell exhibit. This exhibit used dynamic chase sequences across hundreds of globes of light concealed behind a black mesh, to recreate the effect of blood cells attacking bacteria. SVA designed the exhibit which was manufactured by Universal Fibre Optics and resulted in a fascinating spectacle of light to captivate visitor’s minds.
The animal exhibits include full-sized dinosaur models. A striking lighting scheme highlights the huge dinosaur models which are also lit from beneath – giving drama.
From dense rain forests to arid deserts, a range of natural environments are explored in the ecosystems exhibits. Lighting plants can be challenging. The team at Sutton Vane have created a striking effect, using beams of light to mimic sun rays piercing through the misty jungle air, creating dappled effects. The use of light fittings that produce high quality light accentuates the vivid colours of tropical plants.
