16/06/2026
This project formed part of the major refurbishment of Swansea University’s award-winning The Egypt Centre, specifically the transformation of its renowned House of Death gallery. The redevelopment was designed to create a fully immersive visitor experience inspired by ancient Egyptian funerary culture, while improving accessibility, interpretation, and educational engagement.
The appointed principal contractor, Hub Build Ltd, subsequently approached us directly to deliver the complete signage and graphics package for the project.
Working closely with the museum team, curators, and contractors, we were responsible for the manufacture, project management, and installation of all interpretive signage, display graphics, labelling, immersive murals, ceiling & wall graphics, and decorative elements throughout the gallery refurbishment.
The Egypt Centre at Swansea University reopened following a six-month transformation supported by the Welsh Government’s Cultural Transformation Capital Grant Programme, alongside funding from the Wolfson Foundation and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
Led by curator Dr Ken Griffin, the refurbishment focused on reimagining the House of Death gallery into a more engaging and accessible learning environment. Decorative ceiling installations incorporated hieroglyphic inscriptions representing 100 names, including staff, volunteers, supporters, two dogs, and a cat.
The completed project now provides visitors with a visually striking and educational journey through ancient Egyptian history. Around 650 objects are on display throughout the gallery, including 250 housed within newly installed drawers that allow visitors to explore items from the collection at close range. The gallery combines large-scale environmental graphics with museum-quality interpretation, creating an engaging and immersive visitor experience.
