Low Tech & Smart Innovation: Toward Eco-Responsible and Desirable Museography

Workshop presented by MEYVAERT and LES CRAYONS (in the Conference Room) In the face of the climate emergency, all stakeholders—institutions, museums, architects, and manufacturers—are intensifying their commitment to sustainable development. Environmental and social criteria are becoming key in the selection and realization of tomorrow's cultural projects. So how can we accelerate these efforts and strike a balance between innovation, environmental responsibility, and the museum experience? Passive architecture, sustainable museography, and repurposing existing structures are at the heart of this reflection. Drawing on its deep sector knowledge and commitment to sustainability, Meyvaert will present its latest developments in museum display cases and share insights from emerging projects across the globe that embody this environmental focus. The design agency Les Crayons will enrich this session by sharing their experience from the exhibition “Art of Benin Yesterday and Today: From Restitution to Revelation.” Speakers:

• Albéric Moreels – Commercial Director, MEYVAERT
• Sophie Odic – Business Development France, MEYVAERT
• Marion Rivolier – Project Manager, LES CRAYONS

About the Speakers: Albéric Moreels, Commercial Director at Meyvaert, is trained in Landscape Architecture and holds an MA in Art, Space and Nature. Since joining Meyvaert in 2008 as Project Manager, he has contributed to major museum projects such as the Rijksmuseum and the New York Historical Society. Appointed Commercial Director in 2021, he is actively involved in the company’s transformation, including the construction of Meyvaert’s new Green Factory. Sophie Odic leads Business Development for France and Francophone countries at Meyvaert. With a background in Design and Applied Arts, she has a strong focus on innovation and product development. Since 2018, she has supported both large and small museums in designing tailored solutions, participating in major Parisian projects such as the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Musée du Quai Branly. Marion Rivolier, a scenographer and artist trained at ENSAD, has over 20 years of experience in theatrical, exhibition, and museum design. Project Manager at Les Crayons since 2018, she worked on the Art of Benin exhibition in Cotonou and is actively involved in environmentally conscious scenography. She also develops artistic outreach projects for underrepresented audiences and is a member of Rad!cales and ExtraLab’, a think tank on sustainable exhibition design.