This is not a Ferrari!

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Authors

Igbasanmi, Adebisi

Advisor

De Brea, Ana
Tursky, Richard

Issue Date

2025-05

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Thesis (B. Arch.)

Department

College of Architecture and Planning

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Abstract

Car museums often fail to engage visitors beyond static displays, treating automobiles as artifacts rather than experiences. As a result, they become rigid spaces that lack interaction, failing to ignite curiosity and emotional connection. In response, this thesis poses the question: How can innovative architectural design redefine the car museum to enhance visitor engagement through aesthetics, spatial organization, and interactivity? The Lamborghini Experience Museum proposes a new model that integrates design, technology, and storytelling to create a multi-sensory, immersive journey. Located in a high-profile urban setting, the museum is conceived as an architectural landmark, drawing inspiration from Lamborghini’s signature design language bold, aerodynamic, and sculptural. The exterior itself becomes a statement, blurring the line between architecture and automotive form. Inside, the museum challenges conventional gallery layouts by introducing a dynamic spatial organization that encourages exploration. A rotating exhibit ensures a fresh and evolving experience, while the interactive design lab invites visitors to engage in the creative process, assembling scaled models and envisioning future Lamborghini concepts. The museum’s design prioritizes flow, visibility, and engagement, using strategic sightlines, layered experiences, and bold materiality to create an environment that is as thrilling as the cars themselves.