Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, American Museum of Natural History

The new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation opened with exhibitions that unveil nature’s hidden realms. The four exhibitions designed by RAA include live insects, floor-to-ceiling displays across floors, and a 19-foot quartz vein, focusing on a design that represents nature through its naturally occurring shapes and geometry. The design approach aimed to align the spaces aesthetically with the architecture and shapes inherent to nature. It is meant to bring the immersive exhibitions to life, blending them within the spectacular building.

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RAA is the world’s largest practice dedicated to the planning and design of museums and narrative environments.

Past and current projects—over 850 commissions in 52 countries—include many of the world’s most recognizable cultural attractions. With international studios located in New York, London, Berlin and Beijing, the practice draws together designers, architects, artists, historians, educators, media-makers, technologists, writers, and poets that are passionate about encouraging a mindful connection to the world around us.