Story Wall films

Northover&Brown were commissioned to design a permanent installation inside the newly refurbished Bristol Beacon, inspired by the building’s rich and diverse heritage. 

Our Story Wall was designed as an expressive, continuous, almost musical artwork with areas of light and shade, river-like fluidity and moments of fracture and explosion that entices the viewer from across the Lantern Foyer and when approached, reveals its stories hidden in the rich details. 

We integrated four silent animated films which showcase the eclectic mix of entertainment and activities on offer during the course of the venue’s 157 year history. From famous illusionists to Faraday lectures, RSPB talks and a story of destruction by fire from a discarded cigarette, drawn animation was used to interconnect with the landscape of the wider artwork, punctuating its complex narrative to create pace and reveal additional layers of history.

Our role Design / Animation