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WYATT DESIGN GROUP
Introduction
[edit]Wyatt Design Group, Inc., founded in 1999, is a multi-disciplinary entertainment design studio based in Pasadena, California, specializing in exhibitions, attractions, theme parks, and leisure destinations. Its core staff has expertise in master planning, site development, architectural, interior, environmental, and attraction show set design.
History
[edit]Founder and Principal Larry G. Wyatt (AIA, ASLA) is a master planner and designer of theme parks, entertainment facilities, and a wide range of visitor destinations including museums, heritage sites, and resorts. Beginning his career in entertainment design with Kings Entertainment Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, his career eventually led him to the post of Senior Vice President of Design and Planning for Warner Bros. International Recreation Enterprises in Burbank, California. In 1999, Mr. Wyatt opened his design studio Wyatt Design Group, in Pasadena California, with a top-tier client list that included Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal Studios, and Twentieth Century Fox. He became Principal of MSI Design in 2006, heading MSI’s California planning and design office. In 2012, he returned to independent practice, reinstating Wyatt Design Group, Inc.
Projects
[edit]ENTERTAINMENT/ATTRACTIONS • AMC's The Walking Dead permanent attraction, Universal Studios Hollywood (Conceptual Design and Show Set Design) In collaboration with On Track Themes, Radiance Lightworks, Houston-Tyner Architects • Justice League: Battle for Metropolis 4D - Six Flags over Texas, Six Flags St. Louis [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] (Show Set Design) In collaboration with Sally Corp. • Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D - Warner Bros. Movie World Gold Coast Australia (Show Set Design) In collaboration with Sally Corp. • Hershey's Chocolate World revamped entrance and retail area 2014 (Master Planning and Design) • Los Angeles Zoo Carousel Plaza (Master Planning and Conceptual Design) In collaboration with LEK Consulting, Cini-Little, Hutchins Consulting, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. • Madinitay Waterpark, Cairo, Egypt (Conceptual Design and Design Development) In collaboration with MSI Design.
LEISURE DESTINATIONS • Ocean Park, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam [2] [3] [4] (Master Planning and Art Direction) In collaboration with International Theme Park Services, Inc. • Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia (Master Planning) In collaboration with The Hettema Group • Wuxi Film Studio, Jiangsu, China (Master Planning and Design) In collaboration with Gensler Associates, Economic Consulting Services • Emerald Point Resort, Anmyon Island, South Korea (Master Planning) In collaboration with Parsons Infrastructure Group • Morocco Film City Resort, Marrakech, Morocco (Master Planning, Creative Director) In collaboration with Grant Leisure, Inc., ILM-THR Portugal, WSP Engineers, Baker Wilkins, SMC Leisure, Tritel Management Group.
CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS • Cave Temples of Mogao Visitors Center, Dunhuang, China (Feasibility Design) In collaboration with Edwards Technologies, Pixel Play Studios, GLC Consulting, Electronic Systems, Cui Kai Studio • Chicano Now! American Expression Touring Exhibit (Exhibit Designer) In collaboration with Clear Channel Exhibitions, Hunt Design Associates, Richard Duardo Graphic Design
PLAY SPACES • Jungala Treetop Trails, Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL[1] (Master Planning and Design) In collaboration with Busch Entertainment, The Portico Group Seattle, Hunt Design Associates, Electrosonic Systems • Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose, CA (Concept Design and Master Planning) In collaboration with The Portico Group Architects • Fievel's Playland, Universal Studios Florida (Concept Design and Master Planning)
Awards
[edit]• IAAPA Brass Ring Awards for "Best New Product" and "Impact" (2015) Awarded to Sally Corp. • THEA "Outstanding Achievement in Theme Park Design" (2003) - Legoland California and U.K. • THEA Outstanding Achievement in Traveling Exhibits (2002) - Chicano Now! American Expression Touring Exhibit
External Links
[edit]• Wyatt Design Group website http://www.wyattdesigngroup.com • Themed Entertainment Association http://attractionsindustrymarketplace.com/Listing/Company/1212342 • IAAPA - International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions http://attractionsindustrymarketplace.com/Listing/Company/1212342
References
[edit][1] “Jungala at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay” Video May 30, 2008 - Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_QTzSrVUk&feature=youtu.be&t=6s [2] "Wyatt Design Group Provides Master Planning for Development at Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" August 21, 2015 - Blooloop http://www.blooloop.com/news/wyatt-design-group-provides-master-planning-for-th/35655 [3] "Conceptual Design for new theme park in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam November 18, 2015 - InPark Magazine http://www.inparkmagazine.com/wyatt-design-group-new-hires/ [4] "Vietnam's Very Own Disneyland is Coming to Ha Long Bay" September 28, 2015 - Saigoneer http://saigoneer.com/saigon-development/5346-vietnam-s-very-own-disneyland-is-coming-to-ha-long-bay [5] "The Major New Rides and Attractions for 2016" November 24, 2015 - Blooloop http://www.blooloop.com/features/the-major-new-rides-and-attraction-for-2016/37412 [6] "Business of Themed Entertainment" December 16, 2015 - Raconteur http://www.blooloop.com/features/the-business-of-themed-entertainment-in-the-times/37837 [7] "The Business of Themed Entertainment in The Times" December 16, 2015 - Blooloop http://www.blooloop.com/features/the-business-of-themed-entertainment-in-the-times/37837 [8] "Justice League - How Industry Superheroes created Six Flags' Revolutionary Dark Ride" November 15, 2015 - Blooloop http://www.blooloop.com/features/the-justice-league-dark-ride-sally-six-flags/37164#.VnE1k4Q5DzI [9]"Take A Ride on the Justice League (POV)" April 25, 2016 - Sally Corp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmPk-090qY