At the Biomuseo, an experiential and spatial journey guides visitors from deep in the ocean up to the rainforest and ultimately into the air. There, visitors experience the 'real' museum of Panama through a bird’s-eye view, celebrating all its natural and cultural diversity.
OUR ROLE Sound concept, Sound design, Soundscape Composition, Mix & Master // CLIENT Biomuseo Panama // CONCEPT, INSTALLATION Tellart // TECHNICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TRUSS DESIGN David Carroll and Associates // SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION Madeline Verbica // PROJECTIONS MAPPING Harvey Moon // FIELD RECORDINGS Peter R. Marting // YEAR 2018
The sound scenography we designed includes three multichannel nature soundscapes with interactive sound elements, putting an emphasis on scientific accuracy.
In addition, we assembled a sound library which rightfully represents the rich diversity of the local wildlife.
OCEANS DIVIDED
Starting on the ground floor, an immersive soundscape lets visitors immerse into the deep ocean. As they enter a dimly lit, compressed room, they are greeted by two monumental aquariums. Positioned on each side of the gallery, these aquariums represent the oceans that came into existence when Panama rose and divided the waters.
LIVING WEB
As visitors ascend the stairs to the next gallery, the ambient sound transitions from deep ocean rumbles to the chirping of birds and crickets. Upon reaching the platform, they find themselves back on land, in a high-ceilinged, light-filled space, surrounded by a giant sculpture of the Panamanian rainforest.
PANAMA IS THE MUSEUM
The museum adventure culminates in the final gallery. As visitors reach the top of the stairs, a colorful projected floor awaits them. At the center of it all sits an iconic sculpture of Panama. Upon setting foot in the gallery, visitors interact with the floor, where special spots trigger waves of motion towards the sculptural map of Panama, accompanied by musical fragments inspired by local indigenous music.
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