A key element to the new exhibits involved creating clear hierarchies for the class themes, and bringing in new and rich content about each artist and band. To do this Studio Tectonic worked with CMHOF researchers to identify new images, stories, and artifacts to bring the people and stories to life in an organized and engaging way. The result invites visitors to navigate the entire historic structure to learn about the rich musical history in Colorado.
Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Located in the historic Red Rocks Trading Post, The Colorado Music Hall of Fame showcases the musicians, individuals, and institutions who have made significant contributions to Colorado music history. The Hall is embedded at the retail/gift trading post at the world-famous Red Rock Amphitheatre, yet represents Colorado’s larger rich musical history.
Studio Tectonic worked with various stakeholders including the CMHOF leadership and the Trading Post’s co-tenant, Aramark, to develop both new exhibit areas and update existing interpretive areas to provide a dynamic new bilingual visitor experience that highlights inductee classes and individual artists and bands. In addition, a comprehensive inductee timeline was created, existing cases were refurbished, and artifacts were mounted and displayed in new cases with coordinating graphics. The client was particularly budget conscience and demanded that creative solutions be resourceful, particularly as CMHOF considers its long-term future location options.
The resulting installation allows for future growth and flexibility, works harmoniously with retail functions in the Hall, and allows visitors to explore Colorado’s music history in depth.
Client
Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Location
Morrison, CO
Partners
Condit Exhibits: Fabricator
Many successful exhibits were already in place, but needed new contextual reframing and revisualizing to tie in smoothly with new exhibitry. Studio Tectonic integrated calculated graphic additions throughout the entire Red Rocks Trading Post that brighten and modernize the visitor’s interpretive experience.
