
Purcell project-managed the whole process and led a design team consisting of M&E engineers, structural engineers and exhibition designers. The project was a complex one involving English Heritage interpretation and presentation teams, an introductory exhibition, the incorporation of Pepper’s Ghosts technology and the fabrication of a significant number of large and small artefacts including furniture, textiles, paintings on canvas and other artefacts. The Angevin atmosphere within the Great Tower is enlivened by re-enactors of historic scenes, inviting intrigue and sometimes participation from visitors.
The first floor Guest Hall is laid out for a regal visit, complete with the King’s tableware, heraldic banners and wall mounted shields.