The project at a glance

Scope of services

Consulting and design concept development
Production of the spherical exhibit displays (spherical showcases)
Thermal processing of Corian® and acrylic
Seamless bonding of transparent acrylic into the Corian® structure
Production of specially developed, round spherical displays (visualization of molecules, atoms, planets)

Project name

Universe of Particles

Project year

2010

Location

Geneva, "Globe of Science and Innovation"

Materials used

Corian® and acrylic

Client

Cern Visitor, Centre European Organization for Nuclear Research, CH-1211 Geneva 23

Photos

Michael Jungblut

Architect

ATELIER BRÜCKNER, Stuttgart

The CERN nuclear research center in Geneva deals with issues such as the Big Bang and unknown matter. Public interest in CERN is enormous, as this is where answers are sought to fundamental questions about the origins of existence. In order to make complex topics such as quantum and nanophysics understandable to the general public, the visitor center presents the research results in an appealing and understandable format. One highlight is the recently opened "Universe of Particles" exhibition, which brings visitors closer to both the microcosm and the macrocosm.

Design

Insight into the "Universe of Particles". The impressive exhibition was created by the architecture firm Atelier Brückner from Stuttgart. In their design, architectural elements represent the cosmos through spherical exhibit displays depicting molecules, atoms and planets.
The architects were inspired by a Hasenkopf material sample consisting of thermoformed Corian® combined with seamlessly bonded acrylic. This combination of materials was considered ideal for the exhibition.

Exterior view of the illuminated spherical structure of the CERN Visitor Center in the evening light

Implementation

Hasenkopf, with its expertise in the processing of Corian® and acrylic, was commissioned to produce these ball displays. The spherical showcases made of Corian® and acrylic are spectacularly illuminated and integrate impressive lighting effects, designed by Atelier Derrer from Zurich. These showcases not only present exhibits, but also film projections that illuminate the entire room. With this combination of space, projection and exhibits, visitors are transported into an immersive experience in which they feel part of the universe.

Futuristic outer space with glowing spheres and visitors

Many years of experience have made it possible to produce perfect spherical shapes with mirror-smooth surfaces.
The CERN exhibition demonstrates the potential of modern processing techniques. Hasenkopf proves to be a trustworthy partner, both for large architectural offices and for smaller craft businesses, in order to realize challenging projects together.

The exhibition “Universe of Particles” at CERN is no longer on display. It has been replaced by the new Science Gateway exhibitions.

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