Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway

The Spring Mountains are a special place. They are a unique ecosystem populated by endemic species, the holy land of Nuwuvi Native American Nations, and a recreational escape for local residents. In collaboration with architectural partners LGA, the U.S. Forest Service, Nuwuvi and various stakeholders, AldrichPears designed an interpretive center in the Spring Mountains, just […]

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.

San Gabriel River Discovery Center

The new San Gabriel River Discovery Center will be located on a precious piece of green space in Los Angeles County. The center will interpret the natural and cultural history of the San Gabriel River watershed through indoor and outdoor interpretive experiences. Exhibits will encourage visitors to explore the different habitat areas and wildlife supported […]

Sir Bani Yas Island

Sir Bani Yas Island embodies a unique confluence of essential stories from the Emirati national fabric. Formed by an ascending salt diapir, the island is home to some of the oldest exposed rocks in the UAE. It also has a long history of human habitation, and has been the meeting place of important historical forces. […]

Observation Area at YVR

APA worked with the Vancouver Airport Authority to create a public airport observation deck and interpretive exhibition in the pre-security area of the Domestic Terminal. The Observation Area allows visitors to get a close-up look at the planes and operations on the runways below, while interactive exhibits, interpretive graphics and observation equipment engage visitors with […]

Chattahoochee Nature Center

The Chattahoochee Nature Center connects visitors to their surroundings and gives them the tools to conserve their local watershed. APA designed experiences that envelop visitors in artistic representations of environments and offer an animal’s eye view on the river.

Yaquina Head Interpretive Complex

APA designed interpretive exhibits for the lighthouse, an interpretive center and an extensive trail system surrounding the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Inside the center, the human and natural history is shown from a variety of perspectives. A cross sectioned lighthouse reveals the building’s inner workings, a large mural presents an underwater view of gray whales, and […]

Desert Living Center at Las Vegas Springs Preserve

The Desert Living Center is the centerpiece of the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. Its goal is to provide visitors with the knowledge and tools that inspire them to make lifestyle changes for a sustainable future, without compromising their quality of life. APA worked with a large team to develop experiences that encourage visitors to learn […]

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.

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre

Indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre explore the Osoyoos Indian Band’s worldview and innovative approach to conserving precious habitat. After completing the original design over a decade ago, APA has designed expanded indoor galleries and refreshed outdoor experiences, reflecting the resiliency and achievements of the Band, in the past, present and […]