PDF - Weber Group, Inc.
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PDF - Weber Group, Inc.
DESIGN BUILD FABRICATE The Weber Group is a design, construction and specialty fabrication company with broad expertise in custom themed environments. From concept to completion our work combines creativity, budget consciousness, and attention to detail. Design, build and fabrication services are offered joinly or separately as required by the client. PRINCIPALS Thomas B. Weber Donald J. Weber Tina W. Skees PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS Mercedes-Benz, International Visitor Center, Vance, AL Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA Burgess Shale Museum / Discovery Center, Field, B.C. Canada DESIGN SERVICES Site Analysis/ Feasibility Study (land use) Programming Needs Assessments Master Planning Storyboarding & Scripting Concept Development & Schematic Design Architectural / Engineering Design Construction Document Preparation Ride Theme Design Exhibit Design Brand Management Signage Specialty Design CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Preliminary Budgeting Cost Estimating Construction Scheduling General Construction Construction Project Management Specialty Fabrications Ride Construction Exhibit Construction Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY Great Lakes Companies, Inc., various locations throughout the U.S. The Learning Channel, Junkyard Wars Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Stores, various locations Paramount Parks, various locations throughout the U.S. Six Flags/Premier Parks, various locations throughout the U.S. Becker Group, various projects throughout the U.S. Herschend Family Entertainment Group Magic Springs & Crystal Falls, Hot Springs, AR Challenge Park Xtreme, Joliet, IL Morey's Pier, Wildwood, NJ Vekoma, Vlodrop, the Netherlands Aquatic Development Group, Water Parks throughout the U.S. The Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Bridgehouse, Barbados, W.I. Lexington Legends, Baseball, Lexington, KY Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville, KY Maker’s Mark, Louisville, KY NICKELODEON CENTRAL LOONEY TUNES MOVIE STORE Various Paramount Parks Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom TASK Design and build a heavily branded retail location for a regional theme park. SCOPE OF WORK Following its purchase by Premier Parks, Kentucky Kingdom was the first location to be converted to the Six Flags franchise. This 5,500 square foot retail facility played a principal role in delivering the new Looney Tunes brand. In 62 days, WGI designed and executed specialty finishes, fabrications and murals dealing with new construction and renovation of existing space. Mixed use occupancy required special construction detailing. TIME FRAME 62 days MAGIC SPRINGS & CRYSTAL FALLS Hot Springs, AR TASK Design and build attractions and environments for a theme area renovation based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon characters. SCOPE OF WORK The dynamic conversion of an existing log flume to the Wild Thornberrys River Adventure was accomplished by WGI through a clever combination of artistic specialty painting and thematic “plant-ons.” Thornberry style themeing including architectural elements and large complex 3-D sculpts were prefabricated in the WGI shop, shipped to the site and installed. This method cut construction costs and reduced on-site construction time. TASK Provide master planning and design coordination for an entire park restoration project. Design and build all new construction and renovations for the buildings, including a new water park. SCOPE OF WORK WGI also created the Rugrats Runaway Reptar Coaster thematic package, successfully transforming this family attraction into a Rugrats cartoon adventure. Against a whimsical drive-in setting, WGI built a 20' fiberglass Reptar dinosaur climbing on a 12' building. 3-D sculpts of the Rugrats characters are nearby in various comical stages of excitement and anxiety. TIME FRAME Four months After sitting closed for several years, the deteriorated and overgrown Magic Springs theme park was acquired by ThemeParks, LLC. WGI was commissioned to accomplish a complete make-over for the park which included a new water park, rides package, new front entry plaza and more. WGI designed and built all of the new and renovated buildings for the water park, ride stations, food locations, stores and games. WGI successfully blended the new and old parts of the park with the breathtaking natural beauty of the surroundings. TIME FRAME Ten months MERCEDES-BENZ VISITORS CENTER GORILLA FOREST EXHIBIT Vance, AL Louisville Zoological Garden TASK Create schematic designs and build museum exhibits demonstrating various aspects of Mercedes-Benz history and technical developments. SCOPE OF WORK Working with 1220 Exhibits out of Nashville, TN, WGI executed designs and fabricated exhibits for this fast track project. Scope of work included engineering, structural design and construction documents. Innovative detailing and construction methods were required to accomplish the installation of 30' high elements within the finished display. TIME FRAME Four months BURGESS SHALE MUSEUM British Columbia, Canada TASK Design and build the “African Journey,” an introductory zone that leads guests toward a new six member gorilla habitat. SCOPE OF WORK TASK Create a storyline and design an expansion for an important scientific location. Combine technical information with entertainment value to create an effective guest experience. SCOPE OF WORK The most important fossil discovery of all time, the Burgess Shale, commissioned WGI to double the size of their museum and attraction space. The new 10,000 square foot facility will house traditional and non-traditional exhibits as well as a restaurant and merchandise shop. The project takes guests back to the Cambrian Ocean Floor which requires a careful combination of entertainment license and scientific data to create an engaging experience for all ages. TIME FRAME Current Project To begin the journey, WGI created the “Last Chance Bomossa Market” complete with provisions, a vintage gas pump and VW bus ready for the jungle trail. The excursion continues past a Pygmy Hippo pool where WGI created a Shamba, an authentic African hut where pottery, drums and masks can be seen. As part of the gorilla exhibit itself, WGI designed and built a treetop research station outfitting it with scientific equipment, a laptop computer and jungle camping gear. The scope of work also included rethemeing an existing elephant exhibit. TIME FRAME Two months THE GREAT WOLF LODGE JUNKYARD WARS TRAVELLING SHOW Traverse City, MI The Learning Channel TASK In six weeks time, construct a travelling set for the popular cable television series, Junkyard Wars. SCOPE OF WORK The Learning Channel created a promotional event for kids featuring their successful series, Junkyard Wars. Kids were invited to “create” their own race cars by adding “junk” to a basic car body. WGI built the imaginative race course through which kids raced their vehicles. Requirements included ease of set up, disassembly and transportation, while meeting a rigorous travel schedule. WGI was selected for this project by the Becker Group. TIME FRAME Six weeks SWAMPWATER JACK’S RESTAURANT Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom TASK Design and build an animated clock for the main lobby to function as an entertainment element and an icon for the hotel. TASK SCOPE OF WORK Design and build a highly themed restaurant with a unique guest experience for a regional theme park. The Great Wolf Lodge is a destination resort hotel featuring a large indoor water park. The story of the Great Wolf is told through this giant mystical timepiece with animatronic animals and human figures. Unique features of the clock include dancing totem poles, twirling finials, an original musical score and cascading waterfall. The clock is an engaging marketing icon for the chain of hotels and enhances the Great Wolf Lodge brand. A compelling memory of the hotel is created for guests as the clock comes to life for a fifteen minute song and dance show at strategic times during the day. TIME FRAME Six months SCOPE OF WORK To facilitate the immersive theme for this 8,000 square foot restaurant, WGI created a mythical bayou character named Swampwater Jack. The restaurant is Jack’s “stompin’ grounds,” and his story is told through a collection of artifacts, images and memorabilia. This fast-tracked project included complex site grading and fill, building construction, fabrication of interior booths as well as procurement of all furniture and equipment. Artistic treatments and signage were designed and executed inside and out. An extensive prop package was fabricated or procured and installed. TIME FRAME 88 days DESIGN BUILD FABRICATE THE WEBER GROUP 5233 PROGRESS WAY SELLERSBURG, IN 47172 813.246.2100 TELEPHONE 813.246.2109 FACSIMILE www.thewebergroupinc.com