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.
A Soldier for All Seasons at Chinese Canadian Museum
The Chinese Canadian Museum is a space to celebrate the history and contributions of Chinese Canadians. In the Museum’s military exhibit, large-scale portraits, belongings, and immersive settings draw visitors into the personal stories of Chinese Canadian soldiers who fought for Allied victory.
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.
Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park in Western Newfoundland captivates visitors with dramatic fjords, mountains, beaches, and forest. APA worked with Parks Canada to design exhibits that introduce visitors to the unique layers of life, cultures, and landscapes inside and around the park, and prepare visitors to create their own Gros Morne experience.
Hoover Dam Visitor Center
The Hoover Dam Visitor Center celebrates an iconic piece of American infrastructure and its history. APA collaborated with the Bureau of Reclamation to refresh the center’s exhibits and immerse visitors in stories of the dam’s engineering feats and functionality—and the grit and determination of the people who built it.
This is Native Land at Washington State History Museum
APA worked with the Washington State History Museum, located on the traditional homeland of the Puyallup people, to transform their Great Hall into a space dedicated to Native voices and perspectives. APA facilitated a collaborative design process that relied on Indigenous expertise and prioritized time for listening and learning.
Valley of Fire Visitor Center
With a dramatic landscape of towering sandstone boulders, Valley of Fire State Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. APA is designing interactive and immersive experiences for the upcoming visitor center that showcase the incredible geologic changes, while reminding visitors of the fragility of the desert ecosystem.
Chinese Canadian Museum
APA worked with museum staff and stakeholders to develop exhibits for the inaugural Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM). Visitors engage with diverse Chinese Canadian voices, discovering a wide range of journey stories—from workers seeking a Gold Rush-fortune to recent immigrants finding a sense of belonging in a new country.
Cape Breton Miners Museum
The Cape Breton Miners Museum presents the region’s role in building the nation through its unique geology, mining and people. APA worked closely with Museum staff and specialty consultants to create a simulator that takes visitors deep underground to experience the demanding and dangerous work of mining in Cape Breton—under the Atlantic Ocean!