The upcoming exhibition
The museum announces more than 250 exhibits, including drawings, models, furniture and photographs, with exhibition design by Lina Ghotmeh. Its account of the Sri Lankan architect emphasises collaboration with artists and craftspeople: textiles, batik panels and sculpture were part of the spatial experience. This is a preview based on the organiser’s release, rather than a review of the unopened exhibition.
Our studio take: plan the sequence
For a brand installation, begin with the route a guest takes. What is visible at the entrance? Where does the information become readable? What changes when someone moves closer? A wall graphic, a hanging textile and a small printed card can each carry a different part of the story.
Test a layout as a sequence of views, not only as a flat artwork file. Mark the first sightline, a comfortable reading position and the place where someone makes a decision. Give each printed element one clear purpose along that route.
Bring materials into the brief early
A material sample helps the designer judge reflection, texture and contrast in the intended light. Pair that sample with a full-size section of type or pattern before extending the idea across a room. A strong screen layout still needs to work on its final surface.
Our takeaway is to coordinate graphics, surfaces and placement from the beginning. These are Chromatic’s planning observations inspired by the exhibition announcement; we are not involved in the exhibition.
Sources
Vitra Design Museum — Geoffrey Bawa: Architecture for the Senses, press release ↗
Checked September 13, 2026; exhibition September 26, 2026–February 28, 2027