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Contact: Ellie Byrom-Haley President / CCO [email protected] www.geckogroup.com
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project Intermodal Transportation Center and Streetscape Improvements Project
client Philadelphia Zoo services Site Assessment, Strategic Planning, Design, Wayfinding, Project Management, Fabrication/Installation Oversight
The new Zoo sign is big and impactful. Its scale proudly announces that you have arrived. Installed in the new plaza entrance of the zoo, it is an integral part of the vision for an enhanced visitor entrance experience - one that welcomes zoo visitors and provides a safe and beautiful area for them to congregate.
The sign, which is inspired by the logo, brings the zoo presence out to the street and welcomes visitors in. It will become the backdrop for visitors’ photos, capturing memories for years to come and will be a landmark for the surrounding neighborhood.
The new sign was imagined and designed by Gecko Group, lighting provided by The Lighting Practice, landscaping by Synterra, LTD and fabrication by L&H Signs; all working for prime contractor, Pennoni Associates Inc. www.geckogroup.com
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project Intermodal Transportation Center and Streetscape Improvements Project
client Philadelphia Zoo services Site Assessment, Strategic Planning, Design, Wayfinding, Project Management, Fabrication/Installation Oversight
In addition to creating the dynamic new street scaping for the Philadelphia Zoo, Gecko Group also extended the visitor experience to the new parking garage. Individual floors were named and themed by iconic animal species at the Zoo. Visitors are delighted by beautiful images as soon as they park their car.
Wayfinging completed the project and helps guide Zoo fans seamlessly to the entrance and other points of interest. RENDERING BY CLR www.geckogroup.com 610 430 8633 | f
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project Penguin Coast - Project in Development
client Maryland Zoo in Baltimore services Exhibit Design, Interpretive Development, Graphic Design, Donor Design, Building and Amenity Signage Design, Project Management, Fabrication and Installation Oversight
Gecko Group is currently working with the Zoo’s education staff and architect CLR Design, to develop an exciting new, state-of-the-art, African Penguin exhibit. The exhibit will be home to North America’s largest population of African penguins. Inspired by the old, abandoned mining communities along the Skeleton Coast, the exhibit will feature an interpretive center with underwater viewing, dump tank, penguin encounter program, and retail area.
Interpretation elements such as the ‘story poles’ shown here, compliment the weathered, industrial character of the architectural design. Wood posts with galvanized steel hardware and embedded graphics tell the story of the African penguin - it’s natural history, conservation and research efforts, and Maryland Zoo’s connection as a leader in the care and breeding of this endangered species. www.geckogroup.com 610 430 8633 | f
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project Penguin Coast
client Maryland Zoo in Baltimore services Exhibit Design, Interpretive Development, Graphic Design, Donor Design, Building and Amenity Signage Design, Project Management, Fabrication and Installation Oversight
Gecko Group worked with the Zoo’s education staff and architect CLR Design, to develop an exciting new, state-of-the-art, African Penguin exhibit. The exhibit will be home to North America’s largest population of African penguins. Inspired by the old, abandoned mining communities along the Skeleton Coast, the exhibit features an interpretive center with underwater viewing, dump tank, penguin encounter program, and retail area.
Interpretation elements such as the ‘story poles’ shown here, compliment the weathered, industrial character of the architectural design. Wood posts with galvanized steel hardware and embedded graphics tell the story of the African penguin - it’s natural history, conservation and research efforts, and Maryland Zoo’s connection as a leader in the care and breeding of this endangered species. services project client rpisisie yteatadsyeo h area. architectural the of integrated style through and evoking art region while the African by concepts Southern inspired the management of graphics life sustainable day feature every exhibits and graphics The Installation & Graphics Fabrication Interpretive & Writing Design Script Exhibit & Development Content OH Zoo EDUCATION Cleveland, AND Metroparks DESIGN Cleveland EXHIBIT IN WINNER AWARD AZA 2012 Crossing Elephant African Design Exhibit fia lpatCrossing Elephant African xii pndi h pigo 01 Themed 2011. of spring the in opened exhibit
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project Identity & Interpretive Graphics The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle Howard, PA
client Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) services Content Development & Script Writing Identity Design & Marketing Materials Interpretive Graphic Design Fabrication & Installation
The Nature Inn, located in Pennsylvania’s Wilds region, offers unlimited recreational opportunities in the heart of Bald Eagle State Park. Designed as a LEED’s certified project the Inn offers numerous opportunities for interpretive messaging throughout the Inn and the trails in the Park. Outside the Inn, panel materials are durable and designed to reinforce the brand while not being obtrusive to the beautiful views. Inside the Inn, eco-friendly 3form materials were used to create a natural and contemporary environment. services project client dniiainadwyidn rga.Uiglrebaksloetso nml on tteZow named we Zoo the parking at found comprehensive a animals of create to silhouettes able black was large Gecko Using logo, and program. brand wayfinding Zoo’s and Nashville the identification of off Building Installation & Fabrication Illustration & Testing Design & Documentation Development Planning Concept & Assessment Site Grassmere at Zoo Nashville System TN Wayfinding Nashville, Zoo & Parking ahdsic o n rae utmps atr n oo aet htgvsteZoauiu okadfeel and look unique a Zoo the gives that palette color and pattern post custom a created and lot distinct each n ep ognrt xieetwievstr aeterwyt h nrne oigisd h o,w were we Zoo, the inside Moving entrance. the to way their make visitors while excitement generate to helps and bet dniytredsic ra ugeLo,ZoCnrladSvna op-ta iiosaeal to able signs. are wayfinding visitors and that icons - Loop exhibit through Savannah area and each Central within Zoo Loop, destinations Jungle many - the areas to distinct navigate three easily identify to able Cougar BOTRAIL BAMBOO Guernon Cassowary Porcupine Lemur Clouded Leopard TIGER Lynx Hornbill Rhino Bongo FL LAGO Anteater AMIN Giant Zebra ON GO CO ALLI ENCOUNTERS VE PtigZoo) (Petting GATOR JUN CRITTER LOOP Eland GLE Ostrich NENNWWORLD NEW UNSEEN SAVANNAH aa Giraffe Masai fia Elephant African LOOP AMPHIT Stork Saddle-Billed MEE MEE HEA R RKATS K A AFR TER T S CENTRAL S ICAN ZOO BNISLANDS GIBBON ENTRANCE e oe Hog Rover Red AVANNAH FEST EXIT ST FIELD IVAL I V A L FI EL ycnhMacaw Hyacinth e-rwe Crane Red-Crowned UGEGYM JUNGLE LANDING LOR IKEET UGETERRACE JUNGLE CAROUSEL RSMR HISTORIC GRASSMERE OEADFARM AND HOME Chicken Horse Cow Sheep Goat
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project Zoo Wide Wayfinging System
client Maryland Zoo in Baltimore services Site Assessment, Strategic Planning, Wayfinding Design and Implementation
Gecko Group worked closely with the Maryland Zoo team to identify navigation issues that visitors were having. Diverse exhibits with different pathways to include extensive boardwalk areas mandated that the system needed to be scalable and flexible. After a thorough site assessment, exploration of various design solutions, and visitor testing, a new wayfinding system was implemented zoo wide.
Distinct exhibit areas were identified and coded with icons and iconic species images. Color was also used to help identify areas and highlighted on a new map and visitor guide. services project client for bothvehicularandpedestrian traffic. and parkingarea signageencompassingwayfindingand area identificationsystems Planning oftraffic flowandpedestrianpathways,along withdevelopmentofentry Fabrication &Installation Design Site Assessment&Planning Jacksonville Zoo&Gardens Wayfinding Signage
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