The Light of Innovation: Li-Fi at the Barracco Museum
Client
"Giovanni Barracco" Museum of Ancient Sculpture
Partner
DB Ingegneria, Tecno Electric
Location
Rome, Italy
Overview
The project addresses a key condition: a compact exhibition space hosting a highly diverse collection. LiFi becomes both a data transmission technology and a tool to organize space, enabling a clearer and more engaging visitor path.
LED lamps placed near artworks deliver multimedia content to visitors’ smartphones via app, simply by entering the light cone. The system combines lighting, indoor geolocation, and digital storytelling without adding physical clutter.
CONCEPT
Light as Interface
Light becomes an invisible infrastructure connecting artworks to digital content.
Enhancing Without Invading
A lightweight, reconfigurable system improves readability while maintaining a discreet presence.
CHALLENGE
The main challenge was enhancing a vast collection within limited space, improving the relationship between visitors, artworks, and the exhibition path.
Accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences were also key, supported by integrated communication tools.
interactive points of interest
artworks enhanced
of closure overcome (Roman House)
Solutions
The project introduces a LiFi-based path where each lamp activates dedicated content on visitors’ devices.
The system enables flexible indoor geolocation and dynamic storytelling through texts, images, videos, and infographics, including accessible audio content.
Results
The intervention created new ways to experience the museum, enhancing engagement and visibility through innovation.
14 points of interest:
- 9 on ground and first floors
- 5 in the underground Roman House
A key outcome is the reopening of the Roman House, closed for over 20 years, now reintegrated into the visitor journey.
The project stands as a pioneering application in the cultural heritage sector.
