POPPEN ARTS

Support from a local chain of grocery stores allowed for partial renovation of SCI's early childhood exhibit area. This design centered around a "farm-to-table" concept that leveraged existing components as well as new pieces. One new element was a fruits and vegetables market, complete with
check out conveyor and cash register. The other major addition was to cut into what had previously been just the facade of a farmhouse, and build a toddler-sized kitchen into the newly accessible space.

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As part of the agreement, environmental design was to echo elements from the grocery chain's own branding. This produced some especially fun results in the kitchen area.

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Two years later, the original sponsor for
this exhibit was unable to continue their support. This led to another grocer stepping in to fill the funding gap, a complete rebranding of the market area and the addition of a meat counter.