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MERCEDES-BENZ VISITORS CENTER Vance, AL GORILLA FOREST EXHIBIT Louisville Zoological Garden TASK Create schematic designs and build museum exhibits demonstrating various aspects of Mercedes-Benz history and technical developments. SCOPE OF WORK Working with 1220 Exhibits out of Nashville, TN, WGI executed designs and fabricated exhibits for this fast track project. Scope of work included engineering, structural design and construction documents. Innovative detailing and construction methods were required to accomplish the installation of 30' high elements within the finished display. TIME FRAME Four months BURGESS SHALE MUSEUM British Columbia, Canada TASK Design and build the “African Journey,” an introductory zone that leads guests toward a new six member gorilla habitat. TASK Create a storyline and design an expansion for an important scientific location. Combine technical information with entertainment value to create an effective guest experience. SCOPE OF WORK The most important fossil discovery of all time, the Burgess Shale, commissioned WGI to double the size of their museum and attraction space. The new 10,000 square foot facility will house traditional and non-traditional exhibits as well as a restaurant and merchandise shop. The project takes guests back to the Cambrian Ocean Floor which requires a careful combination of entertainment license and scientific data to create an engaging experience for all ages. SCOPE OF WORK To begin the journey, WGI created the “Last Chance Bomossa Market” complete with provisions, a vintage gas pump and VW bus ready for the jungle trail. The excursion continues past a Pygmy Hippo pool where WGI created a Shamba, an authentic African hut where pottery, drums and masks can be seen. As part of the gorilla exhibit itself, WGI designed and built a treetop research station outfitting it with scientific equipment, a laptop computer and jungle camping gear. The scope of work also included rethemeing an existing elephant exhibit. TIME FRAME Two months TIME FRAME Current Project
THE GREAT WOLF LODGE Traverse City, MI JUNKYARD WARS TRAVELLING SHOW The Learning Channel TASK In six weeks time, construct a travelling set for the popular cable television series, Junkyard Wars. SCOPE OF WORK The Learning Channel created a promotional event for kids featuring their successful series, Junkyard Wars. Kids were invited to “create” their own race cars by adding “junk” to a basic car body. WGI built the imaginative race course through which kids raced their vehicles. Requirements included ease of set up, disassembly and transportation, while meeting a rigorous travel schedule. WGI was selected for this project by the Becker <strong>Group</strong>. TIME FRAME Six weeks SWAMPWATER JACK’S RESTAURANT Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom TASK Design and build an animated clock for the main lobby to function as an entertainment element and an icon for the hotel. SCOPE OF WORK The Great Wolf Lodge is a destination resort hotel featuring a large indoor water park. The story of the Great Wolf is told through this giant mystical timepiece with animatronic animals and human figures. Unique features of the clock include dancing totem poles, twirling finials, an original musical score and cascading waterfall. The clock is an engaging marketing icon for the chain of hotels and enhances the Great Wolf Lodge brand. A compelling memory of the hotel is created for guests as the clock comes to life for a fifteen minute song and dance show at strategic times during the day. TIME FRAME Six months TASK Design and build a highly themed restaurant with a unique guest experience for a regional theme park. SCOPE OF WORK To facilitate the immersive theme for this 8,000 square foot restaurant, WGI created a mythical bayou character named Swampwater Jack. The restaurant is Jack’s “stompin’ grounds,” and his story is told through a collection of artifacts, images and memorabilia. This fast-tracked project included complex site grading and fill, building construction, fabrication of interior booths as well as procurement of all furniture and equipment. Artistic treatments and signage were designed and executed inside and out. An extensive prop package was fabricated or procured and installed. TIME FRAME 88 days
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