Something a little bit different for you today. I wanted to share some places and spaces that either mean something to me, inspire me or relax me, so that maybe they might do the same for you, or we can share spaces and see what makes us more us.
The Design Museum has always been a favourite of mine and when the opportunity to work in collaboration with them for my Masters came up over ten years ago, I jumped at it. It has just moved from its Shad Thames roots to its new home at the old Commonwealth building in High Street Kensington. This had always been a favourite building of mine, since when I used to get the number 9 bus passed it when I used to live in Hammersmith. I am so glad that the building is in use again and even better that it now houses one of my favourite museums.
When you walk in, it certainly makes you look up! There is so much space! Lots of open walkways and seating for visitors to sit up and stare. Which is what I did! There are some paying exhibition spaces and a free space that takes you through the story of design. Some people think that design is not something that they are a part of, think about or that includes them, but as the Design Museum says itself 'Design is everywhere and continues to transform the lives of everyone around the world through the partnership between the designer, the maker and the user'.
From your bed you woke up in, to your bowl you had cereal in and the car you went to work in this morning, everything incorporates design. Without it, nothing would be the way it is, whether ergonomically designed for comfort, or aesthetically pleasing for fun.
The beauty of the building itself really does make the most of the design in it though. It sets the scene and makes you feel comfortable. As a museum and gallery goer/worker I feel my most comfortable in these spaces, but the Design Museum certainly lends itself to feeling relaxed and thoughtful. I could happily spend an hour or two sitting on the benches looking around and people watching.
Is there a favourite Museum or Gallery that you guys like? Anywhere that always gives you inspiration?
H,xxx
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