National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Dan Gable Museum
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My impression of the museum before, as compared to now? It's like night and day.
We didn't really add on to the building but somehow Dimensional Innovations made this place look Smithsonian.
Dan Gable, Iowa Hall of Fame Wrestler
In June 2016, our team partnered with the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum to update an existing facility honoring the Iowa Wrestling legacy of Dan Gable in Waterloo, Iowa. The museum’s $1.4 million dollar began with a complete renovation of the existing building by moving and restructuring walls to create a better user pathway through the museum. With the assistance of an Architecture Firm, the DI team dictated how the space could be best utilized to display and showcase the hundreds of memorabilia pieces and artifacts in vitrine display cases. Then we focused on completely re-imagining the space with a mix of wall graphics, interesting exhibits and displays, timelines, and interactive technology displays showcasing the sport.
Following the renovation, the space transformed from a seemingly simple museum into a multi-use venue that will attract new audiences through it’s doors. Complete with a teaching center, small theater and tournament space in addition to the carefully curated artifacts, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is a dynamic, educational center that celebrates wrestling excellence.
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Carole Hollman
Practice Director - Cultural
With over 13 years of experience in the museum design/build world, Carole has successfully led and facilitated large-scale exhibit and interpretive projects of national importance around the country for over a decade. Carole’s passion... more about Carole Hollman