Top secret: From ciphers to cyber security
science museum
★★★★ - Time Out
Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security is a new exhibition at the Science Museum tracking the evolution of communications intelligence. Telling the story of British Spy agency, GCHQ, Top Secret showcases declassified files, handwritten documents and previously unseen artefacts.
The exhibition was carefully divided into sections, each narrating a particular moment in the history of secret operations, as well as exploring 21st century challenges for GCHQ staff to detect terrorist threats and maintain digital security.
Working with exhibition designer Andres Ros Soto, Beam created a stylised scheme, using a variety of vintage light fittings to evoke the historical period within each section.
Beam designed unique features such as lighting curved, clear acrylic walls with integrated LED and innovative solutions were used to illuminate custom showcases, cope with low ceiling height and light sensitive objects.
Top Secret will be touring after London presenting it’s own set of challenges to ensure the lighting scheme is easily portable.
