Red Bay National Historic Site
A whaling outpost dating back to the 16th century, Red Bay National Historic Site is the world’s most complete example of early industrial-scale whaling. APA worked closely with Parks Canada and Indigenous communities to design new exhibits that highlight cultural and archeological stories spanning millennia.
Hector Heritage Quay
For decades, the Hector Heritage Quay has shared the dramatic story of the Ship Hector’s perilous 1773 journey from Scotland to Nova Scotia. The Ship Hector Society (SHS) hired APA to plan, design, and manage the fabrication of new exhibits that offer interactive experiences and weave together experiences of both Scottish settlers and Mi’kmaq people.
Central Arizona Project Water Education Center
The Central Arizona Project (CAP) carries Colorado River water hundreds of miles across the desert to the communities of central and southern Arizona. Guided by extensive engagement with CAP staff and stakeholders, APA developed interactive displays, graphics, and models for the new Water Education Center.
Xunaa Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
At the Xunaa Cultural Heritage Center and Museum, visitors will step into immersive environments that display powerful objects from the ever-evolving Xunaa Tlingit culture. APA worked with the Hoonah Indian Association to develop exhibits that reflect a changing homeland and invite visitors to explore what it means to be Xunaa Tlingit today.
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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.