WMF is proud to announce that our design for the expERIEnce Children’s Museum has been honored with a 2024 Greater Erie Award for Design Excellence by Preservation Erie. This prestigious recognition highlights our firm’s commitment to blending innovative design with historic preservation, creating a space that enriches the Greater Erie community.
Honoring Architectural Innovation and Preservation
The Greater Erie Awards, presented annually by the board of Preservation Erie, celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional stewardship of the region’s physical and cultural landscape. This year, the expERIEnce Children’s Museum was recognized for its artful new addition and the thoughtful rehabilitation of the historic Boston Store Livery, a structure that has served as the museum’s home for many years.
WMF worked closely with the museum to balance contemporary design with the rich history of the existing building. The newly constructed addition enhances the museum’s mission of providing interactive learning experiences while ensuring the historical integrity of the site remains intact.
A Collaborative Effort for the Community
Our team at WMF is honored to have played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. The project not only expands the museum’s capacity to inspire young minds, but also contributes to the revitalization of downtown Erie.
“It’s been a really exciting process for not only me, but my staff,” said Ainslie Brosig, executive director of the expERIEnce Children’s Museum. “This is a museum you would see in any big city, and we are really lucky to have it here in Erie.” (YourErie.com)
Looking Ahead
This award underscores WMF’s dedication to innovative, sustainable, and community-driven design. We extend our gratitude to Preservation Erie for this recognition and to the expERIEnce Children’s Museum for entrusting us with their vision. We look forward to continuing our work in shaping spaces that celebrate history, learning, and creativity in our community.
