Boa Ogoi Cultural Interpretive Center
The Bear River Massacre was a pivotal moment for the Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation. Surviving members converted to Mormonism, weaving it into their traditions. Today, the band is creating a cultural center to commemorate its complex history. APA worked with band elders to develop a concept that explores the relationship between their traditional […]
National Coast Guard Museum
The U.S. Coast Guard’s museum on the New England waterfront embodies the thrill and excitement of the service’s safety, security, and stewardship operations. APA developed experiences that put visitors into the shoes of the lifesavers and law enforcers who make up the Coast Guard.
Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark
Kennecott has been a copper mine, mill, and ghost town. Now it’s a National Historic Landmark. The NPS wanted a site-wide experience that would not impact its historical character. APA’s approach centers on two principles: “use a light touch” and “help visitors distinguish between old and new.” Mobile devices and the visitor center deliver deep […]
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
The Japanese American Museum of Oregon tells the story of Portland’s Japanese American community from the creation of bustling Japantown, to the wrenching dissolution of the community during WW2, to the legacy that incarceration has left on the community. APA designed immersive exhibits that explore the issues, emotions, and personal stories of each era.
Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol
APA designed new exhibits for the Nevada State Capitol to highlight the state’s pioneering spirit. The design of four free-standing exhibit stations do more than respect the monumental nature of the Battle Born Hall. They also take into consideration universal accessibility, and form the shape of the State of Nevada. At each station, visitors get […]
Redwoods Visitor Center
Save the Redwoods League is restoring a former lumber mill site to a pristine ecosystem. APA’s interpretive plan encourages visitors to explore the majestic redwood tree from many perspectives and investigate their relationship to the tallest, oldest living organisms in the world.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
The National Park Service’s USS Arizona Memorial honors the courage of Pearl Harbor’s men and women, while interpreting the historical events that led up to December 7, 1941. APA designed universally accessible exhibits so that all visitors may learn from this important moment in history.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Meet the river, wetland, and the land at eye-level at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. APA designed a walk-through beaver dam and other immersive exhibits to tell the story of the watershed and inspire environmental stewardship.