About This Project
Summary
Billions of birds are lost every year, and bird populations are declining rapidly. To spotlight their importance, C&G Partners designed exhibits and interactive experiences for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center. Set in a serene nature sanctuary, the center connects local birdlife with global conservation. Interactive displays like Birds Here Today and the FeederWatch Cam engage visitors in real-time citizen science.
Goals & Objectives
The Center is a colorful and inviting space that communicates the center’s values while raising awareness for ornithological conservation efforts. The space features interactive stations, framed exhibits, and specimen drawers, carefully designed to spark curiosity and delight in visitors of all ages
Results & Impact
Through thoughtful integration of exhibit design, interpretive graphics, and interactive media, the refreshed Visitor Center inspires appreciation for birds and motivates visitors toward active engagement with broader environmental conservation goals.
the team
Mya Thompson
- Co-Director, Engagement in Science and Nature
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Lisa Kopp
- Visitor Experience Manager
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Chelsea Benson
- Discovery Gift Officer
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Sarah Wagner
- Lead Educator
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Monique Pipkin
- Ph.D. Student
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Jonathan Alger
- Managing Partner
- C&G Partners
Laura Grady
- Associate Partner and Producer
- C&G Partners
Dan Fouad
- Head of 3D Design
- C&G Partners
Chris Mills
- Head of 2D Design
- C&G Partners
Rachel Lu
- 3D Designer
- C&G Partners
Rui Li
- Motion Graphics
- C&G Partners
Sara Austin
- Motion Graphics
- C&G Partners
Yue Zhu
- Designer
- C&G Partners
Richard McElhiney
- Principal
- Richard McElhiney Architects
William Knapp, AIA
- Associate Principal
- Richard McElhiney Architects
Nataliya Hrytsiv
- Designer
- Richard McElhiney Architects
Paul Warner
- Director
- Hadley Exhibits
Altieri Sebor Wieber
- Engineering Consultant
Available Light, Inc.
- Lighting Design
Diversified
- Audio-Visual
LeChase Construction Services
- General Contractor
LLC Cerami & Associates
- Acoustic Design and Technology Consultant
Phase Shift Consulting
- Audio Visual Consultant
Ryan Biggs|Clark Davis
- Structural Engineer
Trophy Point
- Construction Consultant
Two Left Hands
- Interactive Media
Willow Collins
- Digital Modeler and 3D Printer
