The Eloise McDonald Propst Guest Center at the Huntsville Botanical Garden
Situated on the centerline of Botanical Drive, the new Guest Center at the Huntsville Botanical Garden sets the tone for the visitor experience at the world-class garden.
The stately 32,000 square foot facility features three new premiere rental facilities – the Grand Hall, the Glass Conservatory, and the Carriage house, along with a gift shop and café, offices and meeting rooms, and additional visitor amenities. These improved amenities accommodate increased visitation and attendance, expedite and improve visitor check-in and orientation, and maximize revenue opportunities.
Project Location
Huntsville, AL
Consultants
SSOE Group
PEC Structural Engineering, Inc.
4Site
General Contractor
Turner Universal
Timeless and graceful, functional and resilient – the building’s design is a culmination of ideas from MGA+I design team, garden members and staff, the project planning committee, and the community, and as such, is sure to be a lasting asset as the epicenter of the visitor experience.
The Guest Center has
transformed the visitor
experience and boosted
attendance nearly 30%
since completion.