Discovery Place Science Center

The Workshop

Discovery Place Science Center

The store reimagined as a true extension of the science center — immersive, engaging, and inspiring from the very first step inside.

The entrance, once marked by disjointed cartoon lettering, was transformed into a bold new identity: "The Workshop." Hands-on demo products invite guests to interact, experiment, and play, blurring the line between exhibit and retail. Layered merchandising systems and thematic displays highlight science-inspired products in ways that are visually dynamic and physically engaging. The result is a store that feels less like an add-on and more like the final chapter in the guest’s journey through Discovery Place.

Discovery Place Science Center — the finished space
Discovery Place Science Center — the finished space
Concept rendering — the new “Work Shop” storefront, dimensional signage over an open hands-on demo bar
Concept rendering — the new “Work Shop” storefront, dimensional signage over an open hands-on demo bar
Concept rendering — the giant timber Macroscope anchoring the science display
Concept rendering — the giant timber Macroscope anchoring the science display
Concept rendering — North Carolina maker wall under an angled pendant rig of locally sourced goods
Concept rendering — North Carolina maker wall under an angled pendant rig of locally sourced goods
Cutaway study — the full store plan, from sculptural tree canopy to the Macroscope counter
Cutaway study — the full store plan, from sculptural tree canopy to the Macroscope counter
What should they remember?The Workshop · 2024

How it should feel

CuriousHands-onInspiring

Capabilities on this build

The mix of skills it took to take this one from idea to install.

Retail Environment
Signage & Graphics
Interactive / Tech
Custom Fabrication
Install & Coordination

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