Making the seemingly inaccessible accessible is the leitmotif of MAC'S, which presents contemporary art and design within a magnificent UNESCO-listed site.
It's a simple experience, but well worth the detour. Stop in front of Grand-Hornu. Take a close look at this former colliery, considered one of the finest examples of 19th-century industrial archaeology in Europe. Without even stepping inside, you'll sense that you're witnessing an exceptional site.
Shall we take it a step further? Let's explore the spaces, the neo-classical architecture, the contemporary extension, and the exhibitions at the CID (Center for Innovation and Design) and the MAC'S (Museum of Contemporary Art). Let's visit the documentation center, the bookshop, the restaurant, or the terrace...
Your mission,
if you accept it...
- Le Grand Hornu: "We want the site to make it easier for people to visit the museum and prepare their visit in advance."
- Us: "We're going to create an intuitive navigation system that connects everything you offer: exhibitions, events, photos, illustrations, and practical information."
- Le Grand Hornu: "The challenge is that we're addressing a large and diverse audience."
- Us: "Drupal is the perfect CMS to cater to different users in a personalized way."
More than ever, we've pushed the user experience to its limits.
Contemporary design for content
As with every mission, we ate, drank, and slept MAC'S for many weeks. We had to meet the teams, understand their needs, explore the spaces, and fully grasp the challenges of such a museum—one that blends the old with the new, hosts cutting-edge exhibitions, and is situated in the heart of the Borinage.
Off we went to the workshops with the museum's staff, who confirmed what we had sensed from the start: a place like this is for everyone, not just contemporary art enthusiasts. It must appeal to a broad audience, including children, tourists with no prior knowledge, and vulnerable groups.
Beyond the user experience, we felt the design had to reflect the soul of the place. We created a sober, contemporary, and neutral user interface that ensures easy access to the works without distorting them.
We have designed a site tailored to the needs of a diverse range of visitors: children and families, schools, vulnerable groups, and more. Every need has been anticipated to ensure that even the smallest one is not overlooked.
Key features
Drupal, perfect
for a flexible, multilingual
and accessible website.
Thanks to Drupal, the MAC'S site is fully customizable: temporary exhibitions, permanent collections, special events—everything is covered, all within a sober and contemporary design. For a UNESCO-listed museum, offering information in multiple languages is essential. Drupal natively integrates multilingual management, allowing site content to be translated and reach an international audience.The museum also needs to manage a large volume of content—texts, images, videos, and audioguides. Drupal excels in handling complex content, enabling the creation and organization of different types of material using categories, taxonomies, or customized filters. Whether users are experts or novices, they will easily find the information they need.Drupal is designed to evolve over time. The museum's website can seamlessly incorporate new functionalities, such as an online store, virtual tours, or event booking systems, without requiring a major overhaul. Ready for a visit? Head to the website and start planning your trip!
