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    An old Portuguese church that had historical significance to philosopher Damião de Gois, where he was baptised and later buried, was selected as the permanent location for an exhibition space celebrating his life and accomplishments. Lighting was integrated into the church's arches to illuminate displays inside a series of black tunnels with curved walls showcasing artifacts, images, and information about De Gois through the 175 square meter space.

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    An old Portuguese church that had historical significance to philosopher Damião de Gois, where he was baptised and later buried, was selected as the permanent location for an exhibition space celebrating his life and accomplishments. Lighting was integrated into the church's arches to illuminate displays inside a series of black tunnels with curved walls showcasing artifacts, images, and information about De Gois through the 175 square meter space.

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    Damiao de Gois Museum

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    An old Portuguese church that had historical significance to philosopher Damião de Gois, where he was baptised and later buried, was selected as the permanent location for an exhibition space celebrating his life and accomplishments. Lighting was integrated into the church's arches to illuminate displays inside a series of black tunnels with curved walls showcasing artifacts, images, and information about De Gois through the 175 square meter space.

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    An old Portuguese church was chose as a venue for permanent exhibition to to celebrate the life and legacy of

    philosopher and scholar Damião de Gois because of its historical relationship with De Gois, who was baptised and later
    buried at the church in the 16th century.

    EXHIBITION SPACE
    THE CONCEPT WAS TO CREATE SOME KIND OF TIME CAPSULE WHERE THE VISITOR CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH THE
    HISTORY OF DAMIÃO DE GOISAND CREATING A CONTRAST BETWEEN OLD AND NEW

    Lighting is also integrated


    into the arches and
    directed towards the
    displays

    VOLUME
    INTERPRETATION

    Inside each tunnel,


    illustrations, artefacts and
    captions adorn the walls

    objects are displayed


    The exhibition occupies a space on plinths
    measuring 175 square metres. It
    comprises a series of black tunnels
    that extend longitudinally, featuring
    curved profiles that follow the SPATIAL EXPERIENCE
    arched shape of the ceiling above &
    MOVEMENT
    DAMIÃO DE GOIS MUSEUM

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