The Big Bang in Plain English

The Big Bang in Plain English
CERN Science Gallery, Geneve, Switzerland

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN in Geneva, is where scientists use giant particle accelerators to unravel the fundamental mysteries of our universe. We faced the challenge of bringing the abstract and complex laws of quantum physics to life for a wide audience.

Client and Location
CERN - Geneva (CH)
Open Since
2023
Our Role
Design, development en installatie van interactieve exhibits
Exhibition Designer
Tinker Imagineers
Fit Out
Bruns
Photography
Mike Bink / Tinker
Other Credits
Hardware: Mansveld Techniek
AV Partners
Shosho
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Iconic architecture

The iconic CERN Science Gateway was designed by architect Renzo Piano. The exhibitions are housed in striking, tubular structures connected by suspended glass bridges, set amidst a bustling campus that also features works of art and other exhibitions.

Discover the cosmos

Upon entering, visitors are immediately immersed in an interactive journey of discovery. Here, the cosmos is not a static image, but an active experience. Visitors immediately realise that we are all made of stardust and can calculate the exact distance from their own home to a star.

E=mc²

Or by peering deep into the cosmos through a telescope; by analysing the light spectrum of distant galaxies, it becomes immediately clear whether the universe is contracting or expanding.

Even the most fundamental mysteries come within touching distance. Visitors discover in a fun and interactive way what the famous formula E=mc² really means for our daily lives, how to make protons collide, and how the elusive Higgs boson works.

The CERN Science Gateway ranks among the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in Switzerland, attracting between 300,000 and 500,000 visitors a year.

From quantum physics to dinner table

What makes this project unique is the enormous impact of this public first. It has definitively lowered the threshold to the world’s most advanced research institute, transforming cutting-edge science into a multi-layered and unforgettable experience for young and old alike.

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Portrait of Michelle

Our projectmanager Michelle would love to tell you about this project! Send her an e-mail at michelle.vanderhoeven@yipp.nl

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