ANTRIM based fit-out specialist Marcon has completed a major contract at the American Air Museum at Duxford in Cambridge, which is one of the renowned Imperial War Museums.
The facility, which has undergone a £3 million transformation, houses the largest collection of American aircraft on public display outside the United States and tells the story of Anglo-American collaboration in 20th and 21st century conflict, as seen through the eyes of the people linked with the aircraft and objects on display.
Visitors to the museum are greeted with the commanding sight of 18 aircraft, some suspended as if in flight, and they can also view 850 objects including equipment, uniforms, keepsakes and photographs, many of which have never been seen by the public before.
Marcon completed all of the museum set work displays, graphics, interactive exhibits and coordinated the installation of the integrated audio visual hardware and display cases.
The company’s specialist joinery workshop manufactured free standing ‘Narrative Islands’ which contain graphic and digital interactives. The project also includes the creation of three feature displays containing steel girders from the World Trade Center, a section of the Berlin Wall and a 20ft long flag of the USA made from reinforced fibreglass.
Marcon director Mark O’Connor said: “For us to play such an integral role in the high profile redevelopment of the American Air Museum is hugely satisfying and a great achievement for the company. It is a significant project for us as we continue to enhance our growing reputation within the museum and heritage sector.”
