Kinetic Framework
Reconfigurable shopping and dining experiences at the Witte Museum.
Location: Witte Museum | 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas
Project type: Commercial | Pop-up retail, exhibit space, food and beverage service, dining
Project size: 8,000 SF
Kinetic Framework explores how Indigenous people of the Lower Pecos Valley evolved their habits and skills to survive the rugged terrain of southwest Texas thousands of years ago. The design incorporates the history and culture of the Pecos people with the functional design of the Witte Museum.
Witte floor plan
Kit-of-parts create multifunctional work surfaces.
The kit-of-parts was designed to give the Witte Museum freedom to create a variety of retail configurations for food, beverage, ticket, and souvenir sales. The components ensure the museum remains flexible to accommodate the many activities happening within the space.
Kiosk components
Checkout counter with integrated lighting and storage.
Storage and work surface.
Counter refrigerator casework.
Corner casework.
Large equipment casework.
Glass display cabinet.
Folding entry and exit.
Merchandise counter display.
Sink component.
Open merchandiser.
Magnetic menu board.
Condiment stand.
Kiosk design process
The design for the kiosk takes inspiration from the cave dwellings of the Pecos people and the prominence of fire in their homes. Fire was crucial to their daily lives for illumination, heat, food, comfort, and connection.
A roaring fire informs the food and beverage kiosk design.
Each component type represents an element of a fire: wood, light, heat, crackling embers, and rising smoke. Each kiosk is constructed using acrylic, Richlite, and copper with each embodying sustainable properties.
Dining at the Witte
The dining kiosk is located in the South Texas Heritage Center between the Witte Museum and Mays Family Center. Glass curtain walls surrounding the kiosk provide daylight for diners.
F+B kit-of-parts are utilized for retail service counters.
Kiosk base components are paired with suspended acoustic light fixtures to imbue the feeling of a luminous cave reflecting a fire’s flickering light. The Witte can customize the footprint of the checkout space depending on its needs. The logo component provides branding opportunities for the Witte's promotional videos.
Pop-up shop and checkout counter
The pop-up retail space allows for easy mobility for visitors and high visibility for museum staff.
Project overview
For more information on the WItte Museum’s pop-up shop and installation, click the image to watch a 7-minute video.