The Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art utilizes design sensibilities and cutting-edge technology to introduce an educational and exciting environment. Snøhetta was the firm that was tasked with creating the aesthetic of the museum, while Casson Mann supplemented this experience through the adoption of 3D laser scanning and resin facsimiles of the original surfaces. The digital interpretations are "replicas of 20,000-year-old cave paintings." The originals are inaccessible to the public since the 1960s as it was deemed that the artworks would not withstand the exposure to carbon dioxide.
This is an instance where design and technology are capable of replicating and immortalizing a piece of history. Casson Mann's 3D scannings and cave facsimiles at the Lascaux International Centre were awarded Interiors Project of the Year at Dezeen Awards 2018.
Educational Digitally Enhanced Exhibits
Casson Mann Enhances the Lascaux International Centre
Trend Themes
1. Digitally Enhanced Exhibits - Casson Mann's use of 3D laser scanning and resin facsimiles showcases how technology can bring inaccessible artwork to life.
2. Museum Design - Snøhetta's collaboration with Casson Mann demonstrates the potential for innovative design in creating immersive museum experiences.
3. Preserving Heritage - The Lascaux International Centre's use of digital interpretations ensures the preservation and accessibility of ancient cave paintings.
Industry Implications
1. Museum and Exhibition - The integration of design and technology in the Lascaux International Centre presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the museum and exhibition industry.
2. Art Restoration - Casson Mann's 3D scanning and replication techniques open doors for disruptive innovation in the field of art restoration.
3. Heritage Preservation - The use of digital interpretations to preserve and share ancient artwork creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the heritage preservation sector.