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Clients
Science Centers and Childrens Museums
Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
Advised concerning the design of an “Edutainment Center” for
the Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria. Analyzed the architectural
plan, created a comparative analysis, thematic plan, exhibition budget
and staffing plan. Projected an annual operating budget. Provided
a prospective schedule and alternative models for the project. Created
a 3D computerized model of the space and produced a report with our
findings.
The Northern California Natural History Museum,
Chico, California
AAI produced a short, detailed document describing attendance patterns
and operating models for The Northern California Natural History
Museum. We also provide a counsel concerning the start up
of the institution as well as several alternative models. The
report was funded by The California State University at Chico.
Science Alive, Christchurch, New Zealand
AAI served as a catalyst and otherwise greatly aided Science Alive
in opening its doors for the first time. Joe Ansel guided
staff in selecting and designing interactive exhibits, created
and outfitted an exhibition production shop and actually built
the Science Alive’s first exhibit. Science Alive had
no exhibits when Joe arrived and in less that 6 months later opened
with over 40 exhibits.
Great Lakes Museum, Cleveland, Ohio
Advised on architecture, exhibits, museum operations and management.
National Science Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia
Advised on, and created a document concerning, exhibition costs.
Omniplex Science Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Advised on exhibition content, exhibit selection and design.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland,
Oregon
Advised on exhibit sales and consulting in non-profit organizations.
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Advised on exhibit sales and consulting in non-profit organizations.
The Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton,
New York
Joe Ansel served as a consultant to the Roberson Center for the Arts
and Sciences, Binghamton, New York, in creating a highly successful
permanent science exhibition.
The Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, California
Consulting concerning operational and technical requirements for
their new building
Design Firms
Atelier Markgraph, Frankfurt, Germany
Consulted concerning the design of a traveling show which was also
shown at the Hanover 2000 world exhibition.
Bechtel International, Madrid, Spain
Joe Ansel was the Exploratorium ’s principal consultant in
designing a 200,000 square foot children’s museum, Ciudad de
los Niños, in Madrid, Spain. He managed the job and
wrote the majority of the 200 page museum master planning report
produced for the project.
Gyroscope, Oakland, California
As a subcontractor to Gyroscope, provided exhibit research, interactive
exhibit development, design and engineering for the Energy Technology
Educational Center--a project of The California Energy Commission.
Corporations, Governmental Entities
Fundacíon YPF S. A. Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Corporate Foundation)
AAI advised in the creation of Puerto Curioso--a new science center
located downtown on the waterfront. AAI wrote an extensive
report and created a sophisticated financial model to project operating
costs and revenues.
The California Energy Commission, Sacramento,
California, (State Governmental Agency)
AAI assisted Gyroscope, Inc. by providing exhibit research, development,
design and engineering for the Energy Technology Educational Center--a
project of The California Energy Commission.
The Arriyadh Development Authority, Arriyadh,
Saudi Arabia (Municipality)
Provided consulting and design services to the government of Saudi
Arabia in the creation of The Science Oasis a 240,000 square
foot national science center. Advised on exhibits and architecture. Produced
two reports on: a thematic structure for exhibits and architectural
guidelines for exhibition spaces.
Think Tanks
Interval Research Corporation, Palo Alto, California
Served as a long term consultant at Interval in the design and fabrication
of proprietary interactive products and artworks. Adapted
artworks to public display at trade shows and often actually installed
the artworks.
Xerox PARC, Palo Alto, California
Consulted concerning exhibit design and exhibition planning for an
exhibition on reading.
The Lemelson Center, The Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, DC
Consulted on an exhibition on creativity.
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