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The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners
The Story of Emily: The War Rooms, Kossmanndejong | International Design Awards Winners

The Story of Emily: The War Rooms

CompanyKossmanndejong
Lead DesignersKossmanndejong
Design TeamRobert, Sietske, Alejandra, Morgan, Daan, Susan, Annette, Sara, Simpson, Réka, Lucandrea, Martijn, Satoki, Paloma, Marieke
Project LocationSt Ive, Liskeard (UK)
ClientThe Story of Emily
CreditsElsabe Brits, Brandwacht&Meijer, many others
Prize(s)Bronze in Cultural / Community Interior Design / Museums / Heritage Spaces
Project LinkView
Entry Description

This exhibition explores the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) in South Africa, highlighting the British concentration camps and Emily Hobhouse’s feminist activism. Spanning 24 audiovisual rooms, it immerses visitors in the lives of Boer fighters, British soldiers, and the local black population. Headphones synchronize audio stories, animations, and lighting, while original artifacts add authenticity. The exhibition reveals war's chaos and devastation, showcasing Emily as a rare figure who fought to preserve humanity amid widespread destruction.