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Eli Kuslansky <[log in to unmask]>
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I firmly believe that as much of the development team in place from
inception is best. That includes not only the architect and exhibit
designer but if feasible media producers. Many architects have their own
agenda, style, varying knowledge of exhibit design and its requirements,
and less so of media and technology requirements. Barbara Punt from Punt
Consulting in LA would know a lot about this as she was an owner's rep and
project manager on many of these types of projects. The advantages of
having the two type of firm starting from the concept development phase
offsets any disadvantages.

As a side note here is our post on this process model: http://bit.ly/1hDPppc






On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Beth Demke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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> institutions.
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> I'm hoping to gain some insight from science centers that have recently
> gone through a major expansion or new construction project. When working
> with architects and exhibit consultants, is it preferable to include the
> exhibit consultant as part of the architect's contract, or should these two
> consultants be hired separately? There seem to be advantages and
> disadvantages with either approach. An increase in costs may result from
> including the exhibit consultant as a subcontract under the architect.
> However, it may facilitate a more cohesive working relationship if they
> work as a team under one contract. I would appreciate hearing about others'
> experiences. If there is someone at your institutions that would be an
> especially good resource, please email me privately with their contact info.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Beth Demke
> Executive Director
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