Exploris

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Photo by MLB Construction Services, LLC

The Exploris Museum is the world's first global interactive museum and hands-on learning center for children and adults. The facility contains a mixed use of materials including brick walls, EIES glass, colored concrete, and a structural steel and bead panel system which is backlit at night. The entry consists of stone pavers and brick pavers and incorporates a terrazzo world map in the building. There is also a stream running through a recreational area and entry court.

The downtown Raleigh site is bordered on three sides by busy active streets which, of course, made site access a challenge for all parties involved. The uniqueness of the architecture and the structure itself presented other challenges as well to include construction of the barreled clerestory roof and the 60 foot interior bouncing bridge. Placement of many of the exhibits and displays, such as a 4 ton section of the Berlin Wall, tested the project team as well. The building reflects a very high level of quality and craftsmanship for which MLB has received special praise.