Description
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a design firm to redesign the exhibit space at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center. The goal is to create a multi-use space that can be used for programming, events, and as a self-guided exhibit hall. The space should be designed to be low-tech and easy to maintain, with a focus on interpretive design and storytelling. The DNR is looking for a comprehensive design concept that includes a schematic design, design development, and estimate for fabrication and installation. The project will be completed in phases, with the first phase focusing on conceptual schematic design. The DNR project team will serve as the primary content developer for the project.
Some key features of the space include:
• The room is approximately 1,500 square feet and has a tongue and groove pine ceiling and log cabin walls
• The space currently has track lighting, which makes it dark, and the DNR is open to upgrading the lighting
• The room has carpet tiles that can be reconfigured or replaced
• The DNR would like to incorporate some existing taxidermy mounts, including a passenger pigeon and a bear head, into the new design
• The space should be able to accommodate 30 students and have some storage for programming materials
• The DNR is looking for a design that is flexible and can be used for a variety of purposes, including hands-on activities and events