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PGAV Chosen as Architectural Partner on Mississippi Aquarium at Gulfport

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Gulfport, MS, USA (Sept 30, 2015) — Over the past several months, the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission has requested and accepted proposals from architectural firms for the design of the Mississippi Aquarium at Gulfport. The requests for proposals sought nationally recognized designers to team with local firms to provide Gulfport with a unique aquarium experience.

After reviewing a number of proposals and interviewing firms, the GRC announces that the Commission will be entering into contract negotiations with the team of Eley Guild Hardy (EGH) and PGAV of St. Louis, Missouri. EGH, with offices in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Jackson, is responsible for many of the designs we see today in Gulfport, including the Robert J. Curry Public Safety Center and the Jones Park project which includes the Barksdale Pavilion.

PGAV is the themed industry’s largest independent design firm and has designed over $5 billion in themed entertainment venues. Clients include Busch Gardens, Herschend Family Entertainment, Samsung, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Georgia Aquarium, and the Grand Aquarium at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park. Additionally, other clients include Bass Pro Shops, National Geographic and the Kennedy Space Center.

“Today is a milestone for the future of Gulfport, the State of Mississippi, and the region. This aquarium will bring a much needed place where families can come together to explore and to learn about the wonders of the aquatic world,” said Carole Lynn Meadows, Chairperson. “We see this aquarium as a catalyst of development in Gulfport and an enhancement to the growing tourism industry in the Coastal region. Now, the fun begins as we work with our designers in bringing the community’s vision of the Mississippi Aquarium at Gulfport to reality.”

Joe Kleiman
Joe Kleimanhttp://wwww.themedreality.com
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies. Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.

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