The New Museum in Eisenberg and Feinstein Building a forward-thinking and interactive cultural space in New York City, sought a way to enhance their modern exhibit experience while maintaining flexibility in space usage and privacy control.
To meet their specific needs, the museum turned to Smart Glass Tech to integrate PriWatt switchable glass technology into their exhibition areas.
Client’s Challenge
The New Museum wanted to ensure their exhibits were not only visually stunning but also adaptable for various events, presentations, and interactions. The museum needed a solution that would provide dynamic privacy on demand while seamlessly blending into the sleek, contemporary design of the museum. In particular, the museum required:
- The ability to switch between transparent and opaque states for privacy and control.
- Integration of the technology without compromising the aesthetic quality of the exhibition space.
- A durable and high-quality product that could handle heavy usage in a high-traffic public area.
The PriWatt Solution
Smart Glass Tech provided the perfect solution with PriWatt Switchable Film, an innovative smart glass product that allows users to control the opacity of the glass through an electrical charge. This technology enabled the museum to turn glass walls and partitions from clear to frosted at the flip of a switch.
Key Features of PriWatt Film:
- Instant Privacy: The film can be switched between transparent and opaque modes in milliseconds.
- Customizable: It can be installed on existing glass surfaces, making it ideal for retrofits and newly designed spaces.
- Energy-Efficient: PriWatt Glass is low-energy, consuming power only when switched to the transparent mode, aligning with the museum’s sustainability goals.
- Durability: Built to withstand daily use, the film is ideal for high-traffic environments like museums.
- Design Collaboration: The team carefully planned the installation to ensure the film matched the aesthetic and structural needs of the museum. The precise lamination and cutting of the film ensured a perfect fit for the museum’s unique architecture.
- Installation: The film was applied to various partitions, including glass walls that divide different exhibit areas and private conference rooms. The switchable glass enhanced visitor experience by offering the flexibility to adapt spaces for different purposes.
Results and Impact
The installation of PriWatt Switchable Film has transformed the museum experience at the New Museum. The smart glass technology has empowered curators and staff to control exhibit environments, ensuring that sensitive or exclusive exhibits can be revealed or concealed instantly. This installation has also added a modern, interactive element that resonates with the museum’s mission to engage visitors in unique ways.
Key outcomes:
- Enhanced Privacy: The museum can now offer private spaces for special exhibitions or events with the ability to switch back to transparency for open viewing.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The installation blends seamlessly with the museum’s modern design, offering a high-tech, clean, and sleek look.
- Flexibility: Spaces can now easily be reconfigured without physical alterations, providing a dynamic, multipurpose environment.
- Visitor Engagement: The switchable glass adds an engaging, futuristic element that complements the museum’s innovative ethos.
Client Feedback
The museum’s management expressed their satisfaction with the result, highlighting the ease of use and versatility the PriWatt film has brought to their exhibits. They emphasized the product’s perfect alignment with their vision of a contemporary, adaptable space for cultural and artistic interaction.
Conclusion
Smart Glass Techs’ successful installation of PriWatt switchable film at the New Museum in New York highlights the product’s ability to meet the demands of modern spaces requiring privacy, flexibility, and design elegance. This case study demonstrates how PriWatt technology can be leveraged in high-profile, public-facing environments, offering unique and valuable solutions for dynamic space management.
For more information about PriWatt Glass and its applications, visit Smart Glass Tech.
