Family Forum at the Getty Villa
Ancient art comes alive at the Family Forum of the Getty Villa, a Roman-style villa that houses the J. Paul Getty Museum’s collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan art. This hands-on discovery space was born from the Museum’s desire to provide family learning spaces in an art gallery setting. APA worked closely with the Getty’s […]
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
This exhibition and planetarium complex at the University of Hawaii explores the connection between the rich traditions of Hawaiian culture and the astronomical research conducted at the summit of Maunakea. Visitors can experience a Polynesian voyage across the Pacific while gaining an appreciation for the the pivotal role that astronomy played at the time.
Tillamook Forest Center
From 1933 to 1951 a series of devastating fires burned almost 500 square miles of Tillamook Forest. This land eventually became the Tillamook State Forest, and has been restored to become one of America’s best examples of a sustainably managed forest.
American Memorial Park
The American Memorial Park honors the Americans and Mariana Islanders who lost their lives during the battle for Saipan in World War II. The park wanted to create a respectful visitor center that would cater to a culturally diverse audience. APA developed a thematic approach for the center that portrays the battle from various perspectives, […]
Santa Cruz Museum <br />of Natural History
APA worked with partners to help plan the new Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and define the theme ‘Gateway to nature and environmental stewardship in the Monterey Bay Watersheds,’ which guides the Museum’s content. The indoor and outdoor exhibits focus on geology and plate tectonics, weather and climate, as well as the habitats and […]
Alaska Islands and <br />Ocean Visitor Center
The visitor center interprets the natural and cultural history of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Few visitors ever see the Refuge’s vast expanse of islands and shoreline. With this in mind, APA designed immersive experiences to explore the area, interpreting its population of some 40 million seabirds, oceanography, environmental monitoring and other human activity. […]
Fermilab
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) conducts leading-edge physics research. The mysteries of nature are explored at Fermilab on a 680-acre site that is home to the world’s largest particle accelerator. APA developed an interpretive master plan for Fermilab to meet the needs of all visitors to the site, from school children to Nobel Laureates, […]
Pierce County Environmental Services Building
APA worked on the planning and design of exhibits and interpretive signage for the Pierce County Environmental Services Building and site. Graphics, interactive displays, and AV treatments interpret Pierce County’s environmental services, its building’s green design, the site’s history and geology, gray water reclamation, landscaping and erosion control. The exhibits aim to be personally relevant […]
Turtle Bay Museum
The centerpiece of a 300-acre exploration park, Turtle Bay Museum is the result of a merger between five Redding, California facilities, ranging from an arboretum to an art gallery. APA developed exhibits that tie together the disciplines of art, history, natural sciences, forestry and horticulture to create a unique visitor experience focused on the interwoven […]