The Mussel Hatchery & Aquatic Field Station

Client: Fairmount Water Works
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Challenge:

Connect an urban community with ongoing research and restoration of the Delaware watershed

Solution:

Create a “living lab” that invites visitors to build empathy for the river, meet scientists, and participate directly in mussel breeding and restoration projects. Working with Habithèque Inc., we designed a mix of hands-on activities, interactive media, science tools, live displays, and environment-elevating artworks. This combination creates a view of natural science that is current, emotionally impactful, and evolving. Since opening, this award-winning demonstration project has led to funding of a larger Floating Wetland Laboratory on the Schuylkill River.

Check out this short tour of the Mussel Hatchery created by Greenhouse Media, who handled the project media installation.
Scope:
Exhibit design, content research, multimedia scriptwriting, digital asset research & acquisition, space planning & infrastructure detailing
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The Mussel Hatchery & Aquatic Field Station

Client: Fairmount Water Works
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Challenge:

Connect an urban community with ongoing research and restoration of the Delaware watershed

Solution:

Create a “living lab” that invites visitors to build empathy for the river, meet scientists, and participate directly in mussel breeding and restoration projects. Working with Habithèque Inc., we designed a mix of hands-on activities, interactive media, science tools, live displays, and environment-elevating artworks. This combination creates a view of natural science that is current, emotionally impactful, and evolving. Since opening, this award-winning demonstration project has led to funding of a larger Floating Wetland Laboratory on the Schuylkill River.

Check out this short tour of the Mussel Hatchery created by Greenhouse Media, who handled the project media installation.
Scope:
Exhibit design, content research, multimedia scriptwriting, digital asset research & acquisition, space planning & infrastructure detailing
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