Ugly Studios Ltd | Cathedral of St John the Baptist

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Brief

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich is the second largest Roman Catholic Cathedral in Britain. Ugly Studios were commissioned to provide interpretive displays within the Cathedral’s new Heritage Lottery-funded visitor centre, ‘The Narthex’.

Idea

Narthex means ‘transition space’ between the church and the outside world, with the main interpretive area being a corridor. So we designed a series of consecutive, interactive and interlinked displays, in keeping with our new Cathedral branding, to welcome, orientate and inspire visitors.

Result

Fourteen eye-catching, informative and engaging interactive interpretation points delivered in easily updated modular segments. The display includes a ‘Current Information’ stand, brass-rubbing trail, stained-glass jigsaw puzzle and eco-Cathedral feature, as well as double-sided panels with large format photographs and architectural detail.

What we did

Concepts
3D Design
Exhibition Design
Illustration
Graphic Design
Physical Interactives and Models
Research
Interpretive Planning
Contractor/Site Supervision
Project Management

The work of Ugly Studios is inspiring, engaging, clear and informative and has received amazing visitor feedback.
Clare Goddard, The Cathedral of St John the Baptist

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Design and Interpretation for
Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure

Brief

Idea

Result

What we did

Cathedral of St John the Baptist – The Narthex

Design and Interpretation for Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure

Brief

Idea

Result

What we did

Cathedral of St John the Baptist – The Narthex

Design and Interpretation for
Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure