National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Expansion — National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
A $17 million, 4,300-square-foot expansion of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, reopened to the public on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020; architecture by ikon.5 architects, with media content by Northern Light Productions.
| Venue | National Purple Heart Hall of Honor |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2020 |
| Technologies | interactive timeline, touchscreen kiosks, audio programs |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ikon-5-architects | Architecture | |
| Northern Light Productions | Content Production | Media programs across the hall's original exhibits and this expansion, including films and interactive stations |
| HealyKohler Design | Exhibit Design | Exhibition, graphic, and media design |
Description
The expansion added new and refurbished exhibit space emphasizing the personal stories of Purple Heart recipients through integrated audio-visual presentations, interactive exhibits, and large-scale graphic displays. Northern Light Productions produced 20 media programs across the hall's original exhibits and this expansion, including four films on evacuation, deployment, and sacrifice, 14 interactive programs such as "The Purple Heart Journey" stations and an interactive timeline, an audio program, and an updatable welcome sign.