Case Study

ACMI — Collection Rehang & Systems Installation

A museum-standard rehang requiring technical planning, secure hardware and meticulous alignment. Our role: installation delivery across changing wall conditions, timelines and exhibition requirements.

ACMI installation by MAS

The Brief

ACMI required a rehang and installation support aligned with institutional standards: robust fixing methods, clean presentation, and installation workflows suited to active museum environments.

The project involved coordinating artwork placement, systems and wall types — ensuring each work sat precisely within the curatorial plan while meeting strict safety and documentation expectations.

Our Role

MAS supported the install through planning, hardware selection, safe access workflows, and execution on-site. Every artwork was treated as an individual technical puzzle — with finish quality consistent across the full hang.

We also supported adjustments and fine-tuning as final curatorial decisions landed.

ACMI gallery wall installation

Challenges

  • Mixed wall types requiring different fixing strategies
  • Institutional safety expectations and documentation discipline
  • Multiple works needing consistent visual standards across zones
  • Working within museum timing, access and operational constraints

Solutions

  • Hardware mapping per wall type, weight and artwork format
  • Access planning for safe work zones and movement control
  • Laser alignment and repeatable height rules for consistency
  • Responsive on-site adjustments as layouts evolved

Gallery Highlights

Technical Approach

Museum environments demand repeatability and control. MAS applied a systems-led approach: weight ratings, wall verification, secure fixings, and alignment checks — ensuring every decision supported longevity and safety.

  • Wall-type verification and fixing selection
  • Weight-rated hardware with staged testing
  • Consistent centre-lines across exhibition zones
  • Professional finish checks: level, spacing, glare, sightline

Behind the scenes

“Professional, technically strong and reliable. The install finish was consistent across the entire hang, and the team understood museum standards immediately.”

— Project Lead, ACMI

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