Interpretive Display in the Barossa
Posted Tuesday, 22 November
Mulloway Studio, together with Paul Kloeden and Iguana Creative, have recently completed an interpretive display within the refurbished Barossa Visitor Information Centre in Tanunda. The display and other new facilities were officially declared open by Mayor Brian Hurn OAM at a recent ceremony.
Aimed at both locals and visitors to the region, the display points to what can be seen in the Barossa today, illustrates the importance of the wine industry, and provides the historical context underpinning each of these.
The installation retains views of the existing German-style architecture and creates an unusual, internalising object to draw visitors into and around the space. Materiality is derived from both stainless wine-making equipment and viticulture textures. Showcasing the decorative crown worn by former Queens of the Barossa Vintage Festival, restored to public view since it was retired in 1999, the exhibition also incorporates touch-screens, providing detailed information on towns and wine dynasties. An interactive map illustrates the geographic overlay of landscape, people and wine.