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AldrichPears Associates is an interpretive planning and exhibit design firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They specialize in developing immersive, interactive and hands-on interpretive experiences for mission-driven 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

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Ron Pears and Phil Aldrich founded AldrichPears Associates in 1979 with the mission to create engaging, meaningful and fun visitor experiences that inspire visitors to take action and effect change in the world around them.[3] Isaac Marshall joined as a third principal of the firm in 2006. AldrichPears Associates is a full service firm that works collaboratively with informal learning institutions from the initial conceptual planning phases of a project through design development and the final building contract and administration phases. They credit their success to their collaborative approach, a multidisciplinary team and diverse experience. The AldrichPears team consists of content developers, graphic designers and exhibit designers. [4]

Recent Work

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AldrichPears has been internationally recognized for its design work on many projects. They are well known in North America for their work and are gaining a strong foothold in the global market with projects in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. [5]

Interpretive Centers

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Museums and Cultural Centers

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Zoos and Aquariums

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Science Centers

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References

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  1. ^ Beth Rogers. "Pointing the Way", SEGDesign, Society for Environmental Graphic Design, May 2008
  2. ^ Beth Broome. "Museo del Acero Horno³", Architectural Record, January 2008
  3. ^ Glen Korstrom. "BC is now a global player in exhibit design", Business in Vancouver, April 2005
  4. ^ Company website
  5. ^ Peter Mitham. "BC Expertise changes landscape – at home and abroad", BC Advantage, 2008
  6. ^ Tillamook Forest Center
  7. ^ Themed Attractions Association
  8. ^ Derrick Penner. “City firm designs Vegas water park: Nature preserve highlights conservation ideas”, Vancouver Sun, Feb 28, 2007
  9. ^ Southeastern Green
  10. ^ Science North
  11. ^ "Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre: Governor General's Medal Winner", Canadian Architecture, May 2008
  12. ^ “Old Bricks, Green Fix”, Architecture BC, 2008
  13. ^ "Exploration, Investigation, Expression", Themed Entertainment Association Awards, 2007
  14. ^ Dave Itzkoff. "Green Design for Children's Museum", 'T'he New York Times Artsbeat, April 2009
  15. ^ Alix Noble. "Keeping Community in Mind", BC Roundup, British Columbia Museums Association, Summer 2007
  16. ^ "THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement: Zoo Exhibit", Themed Entertainment Association Awards, 2007
  17. ^ Beth Broome. "Museo del Acero Horno³", Architectural Record, January 2008
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Company website