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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. An Expanded and Transformed Audubon Aquarium and InsectariumJuly 10th, 2023 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: EskewDumezRipple  The new shared entry to the revitalized Aquarium and Insectarium
The Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium will unveil its newly renovated and expanded building to the public on June 8, 2023, following a transformative $41 million building project.  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven Along with this new program, the scope included a crystalline-configured entry identifying the relocated main entry lobby and ticketing area, a new lobby grand stair and glass bridge, re-envisioning of the existing Mississippi River Gallery into a bayou experience, a refreshed Amazon Exhibit Gallery, introduction of a new Top-of-Gulf tank experience, two new gift shops, and the reversal of the exhibit flow experience throughout the aquarium exhibit spaces.  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven
Beyond the renewed exhibit spaces, a creative infill and reimagining of the old large-screen theater allowed for additional programming space to support Audubon in its mission. While a second-floor infill was used to house an open expanse portion of the insectarium, the first floor hosts a new multi-purpose event space bordering nearby Woldenberg Park.  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven Designed by the architecture firm EskewDumezRipple (EDR), in collaboration with architects and exhibit designers CambridgeSeven (based out Cambridge, MA), and constructed by general contractor Broadmoor, the project is a stunning revitalization of a civic and cultural amenity in the heart of New Orleans downtown, adjacent to the Mississippi River and the French Quarter.  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven Haley Robinson, Project Architect from EskewDumezRipple, spoke proudly of the effort. “This project was a true collaboration between client, architect, exhibit, and construction teams. The project provides a new window into the exceptional work of Audubon, its environmental stewardship mission, and is also a key component of the ongoing revitalization of the New Orleans riverfront.”  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven “This project reflects Audubon’s mandate to the design team to reach for the stars and reflect, always, the over-arching message and mission of conservation,” said Peter Sollogub, CambridgeSeven Design Principal for the project. “Its vision and completion represent commitment and collaboration at its finest, using creativity, storytelling and exploration to transmit nature’s wonder and wow to its community.”  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven In a recent publication on nola.com, Ron Forman, President and CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute spoke glowingly about the project. “We’re always rated in the top five aquariums in the country because we work very hard at having a world-class facility right here on the banks of the Mississippi River. This has been the No. 1 family attraction in Louisiana for more than 30 years, and it just received a major upgrade.”  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven About EskewDumezRipple (Architect for the Aquarium and Insectarium) Established in 1989, EskewDumezRipple (EDR) is a national architecture, interiors, and urban planning firm recognized for producing innovative projects grounded by a strong understanding of context, culture, and environment. With offices in New Orleans and Washington, DC, and projects in over 20 states and on two continents, the firm’s work spans typology, from institutional, civic and cultural, and higher education work to mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality projects. About Cambridge 7 (Exhibit Designers for the Aquarium and Insectarium) Architectural Fact Sheet  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven  Images Courtesy of EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven Contact Contact EskewDumezRipple/CambridgeSeven
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