Piikani Travel Centre
The Piikani First Nation’s new Travel Centre will serve tourists and travelers and bring much-needed economic benefits to their community. APA designed a concept for this small but mighty interpretive area. Hands-on and immersive experiences showcase a vibrant, living culture, and tell a story not told anywhere else. prime quality stands out as the benefit […]
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, […]
Surrey Biofuel Facility
The Surrey Biofuel Facility is a part of the City of Surrey’s closed-loop waste to the energy system, converting organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) through anaerobic digestion. APA worked with the City of Surrey to develop hands-on chemistry exhibits mechanical interactives and digital experiences that engage kids in the science behind each step […]
Zayed National Museum
APA, in collaboration with the British Museum and design partners, is designing the Falconry and Conservation Wing of the ZNM. Messages in this gallery center on interpreting Sheikh Zayed’s passion for falconry, drawing connections between falconry and the Emirates’ environmental and conservation principles. The gallery experience immerses visitors in the world of Arabian falconry, melding […]
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 is designing immersive exhibits that explore the issues, emotions and personal stories of each era.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
There is a story in the land at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a story set among the most ancient human civilizations, a story of national importance and international significance. Its chapters are in the earth and in the words passed down through generations, living on today in the beliefs, customs and institutions of Saskatchewan’s First Nations.
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 […]
Mount Constitution Interpretive Center
The spectacular view from Mount Constitution is the main attraction at Moran State Park. APA worked with Washington State Parks to develop a concept for an interpretive center that brings visitors on a journey through space and time to the mountain’s highest point. Exhibits explore the mountain’s geology, ecology, and cultural history. Touchable models and […]
Katirvik Cultural Center
The Katirvik Cultural Center engages its community as a place where Native elders and youth can come together to sustain their unique culture. APA designed dynamic exhibits that are flexible and modular so the community can contribute to the story for generations to come.