Our maritime museum in Paris has been shortlisted in this year's D&AD Awards in the Exhibition Design category.

Integrating classical collections with spectacular scenography, sculptural elements and state-of-the-art technology, the new Musée national de la Marine brings the power of the sea to Paris. Situated within the historic Palais de Chaillot in the heart of Paris, Casson Mann has transformed this museum into a bold visitor experience, where audiences can encounter maritime stories that feel fresh, personal, and relevant to their lives.

Casson Mann’s scenographic scheme includes huge, sculptural ‘landmarks’ that complement the heritage architecture and draw visitors through the galleries. These installations include a huge ship’s hull, a stack of shipping containers, the gilded ornamentation from La Réale, and a 20m-long, 8m-high wave, animated by a spectacular wave projection. Physically and dynamically immersive, the landmarks serve to make this a museum truly memorable for a modern audience.

This year's D&AD Awards had 12,387 entries from 78 countries, comprising over 30,000 individual pieces of work across 43 categories. Over 300 judges have assessed these entries over the last four days. 1420 entries were shortlisted in total, with 14 in the exhibition design category.

The award winners will be revealed tomorrow at the D&AD Awards Ceremony at London's Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall.

See the full shortlist here.