*Lyndsey checks out the top of the Triceratops prior to installation*

Lyndsey Howarth, AIA never dreamed she’d be working with a life-size T. Rex when she was studying architecture at the University of Texas. But that’s just what happened when Quorum’s client Six Flags Over Texas decided to update the Chaparral Antique Car ride at the Arlington amusement park.

*The depot where the dino adventure begins*

Lyndsey, who graduated from the five-year professional degree program at the University of Texas in 2021, joined Quorum the same year. She quickly became an integral member of the retail design team, working on projects from California to New York and Florida.

Her retail experience allowed her the opportunity to work on the first micro market concept at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey – a collaboration between Coca-Cola, Amazon and Six Flags. The new store offers the first of its kind frictionless shopping experience using Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology.

“With Six Flags, there are so many unique opportunities for design and innovation, “say Lyndsey. “It adds an extra level of excitement and anticipation when I see the joy these projects spark in others.”

Lyndsey impressed her peers when she achieved her professional architecture license in January of 2024.

Director of Retail Design, Arthur Calcatera, AIA says about Lyndsey, “Lyndsey always goes above and beyond expectations! These kinds of projects traditionally have expedited timelines, but Lyndsey remains calm and level-headed throughout the process.”

*Quorum’s design team chats with SFOT staff and puppeteer*

Quorum has been working with Six Flags Over Texas for more than 10 years. After working at the park during high school and college, Arthur reconnected with a former supervisor who hired the firm to help design the expanded children’s area – Bugs Bunny Boomtown. Quorum is currently working on improvements to that attraction that will reopen within the next few weeks.

The largest project that Quorum has tackled at Six Flags Over Texas was the Justice League Battle for Metropolis which involved a building that housed a ride, a gift shop and a restaurant.

*The team gets a preview of the ride via the safari cars*

There are few areas of the park that Quorum hasn’t touched. Improvements and upgrades are always ongoing.

The Chaparral Antique Cars is the second oldest continuously operated ride at the Arlington amusement park that opened in 1962 and is the most recent ride to be reimagined. The new Dino Off Road Adventure with 15 life-size animatronic dinosaurs appeals to all ages. The antique cars were upgraded to safari vehicles, and the scenery along the quarter mile track has been enhanced with water features and landscaping.

Lyndsey adds, “Our scope of work wasn’t huge on this adaptive project, but the impact of the work we did is colossal!”