Gondwana – Das Praehistorium is a 4500m2 evolution centre in Schiffweiler, Germany.

The museum was opened by environmentalist, Nobel Laureate, Oscar winner and former American Vice-President Al Gore in December 2008.

Lazenby Design Associates conceptualized the building, designed & art-directed the interpretive exhibit spaces as well as nine fully immersive prehistoric environments.

The recreated landscapes include numerous water features, (including swamps, rivers, waterfalls and a 25000 litre flash-flood!) Animatronic creatures that display true ‘behaviour’, thousands of replica plants and full-size trees, 2000m2 of detailed scenic rockwork & naturalistic walkway surfaces, atmospheric effects, smells, stereo sound and creative lighting.