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… the design-build experience of McDonnel got my attention… they weren’t the lowest bidder but we felt they could get the job done…” – Ken Vondriska, CEO, International Theme Park Services, Inc.
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum was a unique renovation project for McDonnel. Our team successfully rose to the challenge and delivered an exceptional museum facility via a design-build process which included both renovating the space and exhibit installation. Project details include:
- 11,000 SF custom build-out
- Custom millwork throughout
- Installation of 500+ custom installations including interactive exhibits
- Specialized audio and video equipment
- Effective coordination of multiple specialty trades
- Execution of many unique and diverse designs in small, difficult space
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Client:
International Theme Park Services, Gumbo Development, LLC
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Location:
New Orleans, LA
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Start Date:
February 2003
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Completion Date:
June 2003
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Square Footage:
11,000
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Categories:
Recreation & Entertainment
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