Introduction

There are two key elements to any exhibition - design and content. Simon Basketter and Richard Crowest have always believed that the best results come from developing these two parts of the project together, as one complete whole.That's why they've combined their extensive experience and skills to form Corvidae.

Below are some case studies of projects designed and/or written by Corvidae.

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Knole visitor centre

Corvidae was asked to design and deliver the fittings and content for a three-room visitor reception at Knole in Sevenoaks. This medieval archbishop's palace, remodelled as a Jacobean courtier’s house, has a complex history and valuable collections whose appearance belies their significance. Corvidae used a wide range of media and techniques to bring the house, its people and their stories to life.

Explore our solution through a series of panoramic images.

Watch the stunning introductory film, presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle.

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Hughenden Manor

This grand National Trust house is famous as Disraeli’s country home. But it also played a vital role during World War II as ‘Hillside’, the Air Ministry's secret reconnaissance and mapping unit.

Corvidae has refitted one of the outbuildings to reflect is wartime use, complete with camera, enlarger and stereoscopes. The enlarger is more than just set dressing - it contains a micro video projector, displaying a slideshow of text and images about the unit and its work.

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