Micro-Museum — Service In Savannah

Project Location: Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport

The Mission

Military service plays a vital role in the Savannah community, yet the historical contributions and ongoing service of Fort Stewart–Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF) are often underrecognized.
Our mission is to design a micro-museum at Savannah Airport that highlights these stories. Through collaborative teamwork, we aim to create an engaging spatial experience and deliver comprehensive architectural drawings along with an implementation-ready design package.

The Challenge

The military is often perceived as distant and serious. Traditional military museums rely on text and static artifacts, which limit community engagement.
This project explores how HAAF’s values—“We are you / City-led service”—can be translated into a modern, interactive micro-museum. By combining spatial storytelling and immersive, educational experiences, we aim to reshape visitor perception while deepening connection to the community. The process fostered dynamic and rewarding brainstorming within the team.

The Outcome

Delivered a cohesive and engaging spatial experience through iteration and collaboration, earning client recognition and a challenge coin from the Army Airfield representative.

My Role

Part of Spatial Design / Concept Renderings / Fabrication Detail Development (Ceiling / Lockers / Title Sign) / Set Dressing Design

Tools
Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Rhino

Developed conceptual sketches for specific areas, exploring interactions across multiple walls and potential ceiling designs. Adjusted and refined the design based on the client’s visual reference to parachutes, creating corresponding design strategies. The HAAF concept emphasizes interaction and connection with the community. Discussions included introducing flexible design elements, such as incorporating fibar art or using parachute-inspired fibar to soften the spatial ceiling experience.

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