Chinatown Storytelling Centre
The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation tells the momentous story of Chinese immigrants to Canada at a new centre in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Exhibits focus on pivotal moments for Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian community, from completing the Canadian Pacific Railway to winning the right to vote. A lantern-like theatre offers space for community gatherings, lectures, […]
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.
Nonsuch Gallery at the Manitoba Museum
The Nonsuch, a replica of the ship that launched the Hudson’s Bay Company, has long been a beloved icon of the Manitoba Museum. APA reimagined the Nonsuch Gallery, transporting visitors to a distant time and place while incorporating fresh perspectives and stories.
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 […]
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a place of deep spiritual significance for Indigenous groups across the Great Plains who followed the bison herds here for millennia. APA worked with park staff, stakeholders, and community Elders to create experiences that immerse visitors in Indigenous traditions and share the voices of contemporary Elders, highlighting Indigenous peoples’ deep connection […]
Fort Walsh Visitor Centre
APA worked with Parks Canada and Indigenous stakeholders to delve deep into the history of the Cypress Hills region that surrounds the Fort Walsh Visitor Centre. Simple, effective digital interactives reveal cultural interconnections and give voice to many perspectives. Robust, physical interactives encourage families to get hands-on and engage with Canadian history for years to […]
Fort Anne National Historic Site
APA worked with Parks Canada and community stakeholders to create new exhibits for Fort Anne’s historic officers’ quarters and the surrounding landscape. The exhibit design complements the historic structures while bringing the fort’s colorful history to life: its battles, the everyday lives of its inhabitants and its global connections. Exhibits feature a variety of digital […]
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.
Spring Mountains <br />Visitor Gateway
The Spring Mountains are a unique ecosystem populated by endemic species, a holy land for Nuwuvi Native American Nations, and a recreational escape forlocal residents. APA worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service, Nuwuvi, stakeholders, and architects to design an interpretive gateway to the Mountains that connects visitors to the area’s many layers of significance.
Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre
The largest attraction of its type in the Gulf, The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre explores the natural diversity of Abu Dhabi’s desert and its cultural connections. APA led an international team to develop an experience that seamlessly integrates with the building’s complex architecture.