Lighting design for World in Words, a new permanent exhibition showcasing Norse saga manuscripts at the Árni Magnússon Institute. The exhibition presents a nationally significant collection with a strong emphasis on conservation, clarity, and atmosphere. Collaborating closely with curators, the client, and contractors to deliver a lighting scheme that balances conservation requirements with dramatic visual storytelling. The design includes a combination of track-mounted fixtures, precision framing projectors, and custom case-integrated lighting.

Client: Árni Magnússon Institute

Photo: Scott Ferrier