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

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 — 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

How it should feel

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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