The significance of museums cannot be understated for they enable society to connect with art, culture, history, and heritage – and they do so through an entertaining and enlightening manner.
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Western Australia is a place that has billions of years’ worth of history, being one of the most ancient lands on the planet. The state is replete with artifacts and living fossils that date more than three billion years old. One of Earth’s oldest living cultures known to man, the Australian Aborigines, spent tens of thousands of years in WA. Even in written history, WA is rich in stories, information, and artifacts.
For these reasons, the redevelopment of the New Museum for Western Australia is considered one of the most significant today.
WA Premier disclosed a year ago that $428.3 million had been allocated for the project and that the 6,000-square-meter facility will be completed by 2020.
Unveiled also was the concept design, which includes a five-level concrete, metal, and glass facility with a cantilevered top floor. The museum would be a “permeable” structure as entrances would be constructed on all four sides of the building. There will also be learning studios to allow guests to watch working scientists and curators, and interactive temporary and fixed exhibitions.
This bold project is cause of excitement for not only West Australians, but also visitors because it will reflect the state’s extraordinary history, uniqueness, creativity, and diversity.
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Lisa Dudzik is a contracts and claims manager who has worked on several extensive construction projects all over the world. Having traveled to different countries throughout her career, she has since returned to her home state Western Australia. Click here for more discussion on WA.
