There's no greater symbol of higher learning than a college campus. So it makes sense, then, that the campus construct became the inspiration for Doka GmbH's exhibit at Bauma 2016 in Munich. Looking to craft an experiential exhibit design that encouraged interaction and fostered education, Doka enlisted the help of German design agency Shop Consult to shift the perception of its brand from "out of reach behemoth" to "agile partner."

The resulting Doka Campus comprised bright yellow structures organized by the company's product applications and offerings, including form-work beams and sheets, flooring, foundations, and on-site services. Each structure featured a glass façade to maximize the level of natural light inside the temporary buildings. To prevent the spaces from getting too warm, large graphics were printed on perforated vinyl shades to double as sun protection.

Doka's vibrant yellow corporate hue enveloped nearly every surface of the multi-unit installation, from walls and floors to furniture and ceilings. Fittingly, most of the furniture in the Doka Campus – including the tables, counters, and benches – was made using the company's own form-work panels, something that pleased Exhibit Design Awards judges, who called the designers' use of materials "commendable" and the campus-like space "highly functional."

No campus is complete without a place to eat, a courtyard, and a striking architectural feature, and the Doka exhibit offered all three. Diners in the restaurant had the perfect perch for people watching, while the courtyard hosted product demonstrations. To top it off, quite literally, a 53-foot-tall concrete tower that mimicked a real construction site using the Doka form-work technology acted as a beacon, piquing the interest of passersby. E