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Cultural Dinner Party
Pippa Nissen was asked by Design Insider to choose inspirational guests, music and a menu for a fantasy cultural dinner party. Pippa’s choice of invitees ranged from artists and musicians to theatre directors and suffragettes. Read the full piece here
04.02.2025

Nikolas Tesla Museum
Nissen Richards Studio was part of the team placed third in an international design competition to create a new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, celebrating the life and work of Serbia’s most famous scientist, engineer and innovator. “The design is extremely valuable because of its complexity, attention to detail and ability to merge historical significance with a modern approach to exhibition design” the judges said. More here on architects Howells’ website, leaders of the multi-disciplinary team.

Accessibility in Museums
‘There’s a misconception that making something accessible means equalising the experience for everyone. The world we live in is not homogenous, but complex with rough edges and difficult at times. We need to believe in the idea that people will experience works in their own way – and that’s ok.’
Pippa Nissen wrote about the Studio’s five principles for designing art spaces for maximum accessibility for ‘Art and Museum Magazine’. Read here (P 50-51)

New Permanent Exhibition at The Jersey Museum
A new permanent exhibition at The Jersey Museum and Art Gallery for client Jersey Heritage has opened, called ‘La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri – d’s histouaithes dé not’ Île / Being Jersey – Stories of our Island’. The 485 sq m exhibition, on the Museum’s first floor, has a thematic structure, featuring a group of stories arranged as ‘narrative islands’ and highlighting key objects from the Museum’s collection. Our design approach took inspiration from Jersey’s unique landscape, colours and textures. Read more here
03.12.2024