Houghton Kneale Design - Museum + Exhibition + Exhibit Design
HKD specialises in design for museums, exhibitions and exhibits.

From the master planning of major museum projects to the design and supply of individual exhibits, HKD is committed to the development of exhibitions as places of social interaction and authentic experience.
June 2009 - Science of Fire
HKD has been appointed by the Singapore Science Centre to design a new gallery on the Science of Fire. The new gallery will open in October.
www.science.edu.sg/ssc/index.jsp
June 2009 - British Library
HKD is designing an exhibition on T.S.Eliot for the British Library. The exhibition will be in the Folio Gallery and will open in September.
www.bl.uk/
March 2009 - Surviving History, Travelling Exhibition.
Surviving History - The Story of a Fading People, is a travelling exhibition combining commemorative artworks with a photographic exhibition of the Lithuanian Jewish Community. After opening in Vilnius the exhibition will travel to Cape Town and other international venues.
March 2009 - Equiano Exhibition in Monserrat
One of the travelling exhibitions is now on display in Montserrat, hosted by the islands government.
August 2008 - Pierhead, Cardiff Bay
HKD has been appointed by the Welsh Assembly to provide Interpretation and Exhibition Design for the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay. The displays bring alive the colourful history of the building and establish an infrastructure to support future programming for educational and community projects.
July 2008 - Come and Meet us
We are always looking for creative people to work with us. If you have a great portfolio and are interested in our work get in touch!
December 2007 - Climate Change Exhibiton for Singapore
HKD was appointed as Concept Designers for the new Climate Change Gallery in Singapore Science Centre. The design for the gallery was developed with the staff of The Singapore Science Centre in a series of master classes facilitated by HKD and led by Richard Houghton, Creative Director of HKD.
www.science.edu.sg/ssc/index.jsp
November 2007 - Uppark, National Trust
HKD was appointed by the National Trust to supply new interpretation materials for Uppark. As part of the interpretation HKD has commissioned a sculpture from artist Jaana Fowler.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-uppark/
July 2007 - Thinktank Science Centre, Birmingham
Thinktank Science Centre Master Planning HKD has completed a Masterplan for Thinktank, as well as looking at the overall circulation and creating design concepts for 60% of the museum the proposal adds a new interactive science garden to the existing facility.
www.thinktank.ac
February 2007 - The Equiano Project
The Equiano Exhibition in the Gas Hall at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery has now closed. The two travelling exhibitions continue to tour. The educational pack is still available from BM&AG and the Equiano Society.
www.bmag.org.uk/
January 2007 - Coleraine Regional Museum
HKD has been appointed by Coleraine Borough Council to work with to work with Coleraine Museum Services and Architects O'Donnell + Tuomey on the new Coleraine Regional Museum. Located within the historic town centre the new museum will be built in the Market Yard integrating the grade II listed historic walls into the museum itself. The site will also include a cafe, tourist information and regional library. Further information about the architects on this project O'Donnell + Tuomey can be found here:- http://www.odonnell-tuomey.ie/
www.colerainebc.gov.uk/news/shownews.php?id=517
December 2006 - Bodiam Castle
The new interpretation at Bodiam Castle is now open to the public. As well as new displays and models in the visitor centre the new interpretation now extends to the wharf and looks at the history of the wider estate as well as the castle.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-bodiamcastle/
July 2006 - Royal Ballet School at White Lodge.
An exciting new museum has been created for the Royal Ballet School in White Lodge, Richmond Park. The new museum interweaves the rich history and traditions of both the house which was built as a Royal hunting lodge by King George II and the Royal Ballet School.
www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk/
January 2006 - Lifeskills Kent
HKD has been appointed to develop the building and exhibition concepts for a new Lifeskills centre for Kent. The new centre will provide an exciting and challenging environment for both primary and secondary school groups to explore Citizenship in its broadest terms, subjects as diverse as Road Safety, Vandalism, Coastal Safety and Environmental Planning will be some of the subjects students will be able to explore. Once open the centre aims to expand its resources to meet other visitor needs and hopes to form active alliances with other centres and community projects.
www.lifeskillskent.org.uk
November 2005 - Conservation Centre Liverpool
Reveal, The Hidden Story of Objects opened to the public June 2006. It was a privilege for us to see behind the scenes into the work of the Conservation Centre, this exciting new exhibition allows the public access into that world. Take your treasures along to their Opinion Service, explore the Mystery Objects and release the music from the music hall programme. We had fun doing it, we hope you will visit it, we wish NML every success with the gallery for the future.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation/
March 2005 - Hampstead Museum
The Hampstead Museum has now re-opened to the public. HKD would like to wish the trustees and all volunteers every success with the Museum in future. HKD has been working on this project with graphic designer Pat O'Leary.
www.burghhouse.org.uk/
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Our clients include:
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • Coleraine Regional Museum, N. Ireland
  • Geffrye Museum, London
  • Historic Royal Palaces, London
  • Holocaust Memorial Center, Detroit
  • Home Team Academy, Singapore
  • Lifeskills Kent, Margate
  • Manchester Jewish Museum
  • Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles
  • National Museums of Liverpool
  • National Trust, UK
  • National University of Singapore
  • Royal Ballet Museum, London
  • Russian Jewish Museum, Moscow
  • Science Centre, Singapore
  • The CELL, Denver
  • The City Gallery, Singapore
  • Thinktank, Birmingham
  • Welsh Assembly, Cardiff
If you would like more information on our projects or to meet with us to discuss your project please call or email:
HKD
The Studio
10 Muswell Road
London N10 2BG
t: +44 (0)20 8444 6225
f: +44 (0)20 8444 1797
e: info@hkd.uk.com