Dark stairs with minimum light on the handrail
Today is Day2 in Santiago, Chile trip. I was very excited and had high expectation about the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino from today’s itinerary. As soon as we enter the museum, I started to explore the underground level’s exhibition. The experience going to the underground level and the exhibition space were incredibly amazing. The stair walls become higher and the white wall becomes black and darker. It is dark that you can not see the path you just came down when you look back. I felt that both walls are getting closer and make the path narrower because of the darkness and the tall black walls. When you arrive at the underground, you will see lighting from the top, spotting the gate to lead the guest to the exhibition space. Once you enter the exhibition room, it opens up dramatically with the three-story height walls. Both ends space have a higher ceiling with top light from the ground level. The soft light falls to the historical Chilean arts. All of the characteristics of the space such as the dramatic space characteristic change from the path, darkness, high ceiling, materials, and top lights makes the exhibited arts gracious/holly look, and makes visitors be quiet. There were many visitors in the space. However, it was very quiet I could even hear the sound of the air conditioning and feels the air flow. The quietness and darkness stimulate the visitor’s senses sharper. I had a great experience today. I am excited about the rest of the stay as well!
Stair analyze sectional diagram sketch
stair sketch
Diagram sketch of the underground exhibition: plan and three walls facade