Example Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties, Xi’an Warriors became known as The best layout of a temporary exhibition that does not travel with Golden Emporia Award 2023But the rewards do not end there for Rocamora because this work, Emporia 2023 Election exhibition for another project Miguel Hernández: Poet who makes toys. Absences and final stories for your childA special project based on the poet’s last writings, installed at the National Library of Spain between 6 October 2023 and 5 January 2024.
2023 Emporia National Temporary Architecture Awards, excellence of work in temporary architecture and interior design And This isn’t the first time Rocamora’s work has been featured prominently. with these awards Six more exhibitions were organized for MARQ They have been rewarded before. Emporia de Oro did it 2022 In conjunction with the Cova de l’Or meeting in Beniarrés 2017 with the Mayans exhibition at MARQ and 2015 for the exhibition on forts in the state, among others.
Now Elche studio will celebrate the new double recognition next 8 February At the Emporia Awards ceremony to be held at Ibercaja Delicias Madrid.
A gripping offering for Xi’an warriors
The international museum project on Xi’an warriors developed at MARQ allowed Rocamora to work with the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, considered the most important site in the world, and the collection of his terracotta army. This project Opened on March 28, 2023 and closed last Sundaywas praised for it “one approach” Reflecting the company’s commitments in museography preservation of cultural identity and history educationthey point out from the studio.
exhibition, which Describes the unification of China under the leadership of Emperor QinDeveloped in three rooms different:
- War: A raging ocean of black lanterns in an asymmetrical chamber, with a life-size statue of the emperor on horseback, hidden behind a cloth and mapped out by a battle audio-visual system.
- Emperor of Qin: A symmetrical room beneath an architectural structure with false perspective and papyrus walls, representing the stability of the new country.
- Death of the Emperor: A large mausoleum containing seven warriors in circular glass capsules that can be seen 360 degrees for the first time, under a mirrored ceiling that integrates the visitor with the space as if they were a part of the space.
Feeling “immersive” The role of the viewer is crucial in this musealization and responds to the fusion of curatorial vision with art. creativity design team to shape A rich and engaging narrative. They add that since its opening, the exhibition has exceeded expectations and recorded record visits, with more than 280,000 people “experiencing a unique immersion in Chinese history and culture.”
The milkmaid cloud at the National Library
On the project Miguel HernandezBased on the last writings of the Oriolano poet before his death, allegorical landscape of freedomInspired by the verses and stories of those who escaped from Alicante prison. Museum architecture at the National Library of Spain is a Information about the poet’s life and works.
The exhibition is expressed through a medium milkmaid cloud “evaporating” on stage representative poet’s cell Backlit backdrop tracing the lands of Orihuela, the homeland of Miguel Hernández bed and from there emerges the towering cloud of milkmaids, symbolizing the freedom of the stories escaping from prison, hiding in the milkmaid’s cover hidden by his wife. Josephinetook him to prison.
About Rocamora
Rocamora is an architecture, design and museography studio consisting of an expert and multi-disciplinary team dedicated to bringing things to life. museographic projects and evaluation of art and historical heritage. This commitment covers both architectural and ethnographic and archaeological contexts.
focused museum constructionThe focus is on development. heritage interpretation areas this reunion creativity, scientific rigor and contemporary expression. The team of architects, graphic designers, audiovisual designers and historical and cultural documentation managers is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs and characteristics of each space and context.
Rocamora specializes in museum projects and cultural sites, by applying strict durability and protection criteria. It is currently involved in major projects such as the new Villena Historical Museum, designed to house Villena’s archaeological complex. Treasure of VillenaAnd Isaac Peral House Museum Among other initiatives currently under implementation in Cartagena.