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Designing and planning firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
AldrichPears Associates is an
interpretive planning and
exhibit design firm based in
Vancouver ,
British Columbia ,
Canada . They work for
museums ,
science centers ,
interpretive centers ,
zoos ,
aquariums ,
botanical gardens , and
children's museums around the world.
AldrichPears Associates is best known for designing the exhibits at the Desert Living Center at the
Las Vegas Springs Preserve , Nevada, a
LEED -certified project that explores
sustainable living in the desert
[1] and the Museo del Acero, a steel museum housed in a restored blast furnace, at
Parque Fundidora . This museum interprets the scientific and cultural history of steelmaking in
Mexico .
[2]
Profile
Ron Pears and Phil Aldrich co-founded AldrichPears Associates in 1979. The company has experienced steady growth and currently employs a team of around 30 professionals specializing in content development,
graphic design , and
exhibit design . In 2007, Isaac Marshall joined AldrichPears as a principal, further enriching the firm's leadership. The company provides comprehensive services, collaborating closely with
informal learning institutions throughout all project phases – from initial
conceptualization and planning to design development, as well as overseeing building contracts and administration.
[3]
[4]
Recent work
AldrichPears has been internationally recognized for its design work on many projects. They are known in
North America for their work and are gaining a foothold in the global market with projects in the
Middle East ,
Europe and
Asia .
[5]
Interpretive centers
Denali Visitor Center ,
Alaska
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center ,
Homer, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Heritage Center,
Kotzebue, Alaska
Kodiak Refuge Visitors Center ,
Kodiak, Alaska
Tillamook Forest Center ,
Tillamook, Oregon
[6]
Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre,
Al Ain ,
United Arab Emirates
[7]
Desert Living Center, Las Vegas Springs Preserve ,
Nevada
[8]
Chattahoochee Nature Center ,
Roswell, Georgia
[9]
Nature Exchange , Various locations
[10]
Turtle Bay Museum ,
Redding, California
Yaquina Head Interpretive Center ,
Newport, Oregon
Museums and cultural centers
Museum of Vancouver ,
Vancouver ,
British Columbia
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre,
Osoyoos, British Columbia
[11]
Evergreen Brickworks ,
Toronto ,
Ontario
[12]
Archives of Falconry ,
Boise, Idaho
Kidspace Children's Museum ,
Pasadena, California
[13]
American Memorial Park ,
Saipan ,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument ,
Honolulu, Hawaii
National Children's Museum ,
Washington, DC
[14]
Transportation Hall,
Heritage Park Historical Village ,
Calgary ,
Alberta
National Maritime Centre,
Vancouver ,
British Columbia
[15]
Maxine and Jesse Whitney Museum,
Prince William Sound College ,
Valdez, Alaska
Zoos and aquariums
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre ,
Vancouver ,
British Columbia
Odense Zoo,
Odense, Denmark
Oltramare Marine Park,
Riccione ,
Italy
Polar Extremes,
Edmonton Valley Zoo ,
Edmonton ,
Alberta
Zoomazium,
Woodland Park Zoo ,
Seattle, Washington
[16]
Lacerte Children's Zoo,
Dallas Zoo ,
Dallas, Texas
Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort,
Al Ain ,
United Arab Emirates
Science centers
References
^ Beth Rogers. "Pointing the Way", SEGDesign , Society for Environmental Graphic Design, May 2008
^
Beth Broome. "Museo del Acero Horno³", Architectural Record , January 2008
^ Glen Korstrom. "BC is now a global player in exhibit design", Business in Vancouver , April 2005
^ "Whoo's News", BC Roundup , British Columbia Museums Association, Spring 2007
^ Peter Mitham. "BC Expertise changes landscape – at home and abroad", BC Advantage , 2008
^
Tillamook Forest Center
^
"Themed Attractions Association" . Archived from
the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-01-05 .
^ Derrick Penner. "City firm designs Vegas water park: Nature preserve highlights conservation ideas", Vancouver Sun , Feb 28, 2007
^
Southeastern Green
^
"Science North" . Archived from
the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-01-05 .
^
"Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre: Governor General's Medal Winner", Canadian Architecture , May 2008
^
" "Old Bricks, Green Fix", Architecture BC , 2008" (PDF) . Archived from
the original (PDF) on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-01-05 .
^
"Exploration, Investigation, Expression", Themed Entertainment Association Awards, 2007 [
permanent dead link ]
^
Dave Itzkoff. "Green Design for Children's Museum", 'T'he New York Times Artsbeat, April 2009
^ Alix Noble. "Keeping Community in Mind", BC Roundup , British Columbia Museums Association, Summer 2007
^
"THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement: Zoo Exhibit", Themed Entertainment Association Awards, 2007 [
permanent dead link ]
^
Beth Broome. "Museo del Acero Horno³", Architectural Record , January 2008