BBCO Design: One of the first creative partners brought into the fold by Wonderland is Columbus architectural firm BBCO. Principals Bhakti Bania and Bharat Baste, registered architects in both the state of Ohio and India, bring to the project a cardinal philosophy to "build less." They endeavor to combine efficiency of space and resources with elegance in design in their projects, with an emphasis on creative use of common materials and bridging the worlds of design and construction.

The Hodge Group: Enlisted as a consultant for Wonderland’s capital campaign, Russ Hodge and his team at The Hodge Group bring over 30 years ofexperience working with charitable organizations in the areas of fundraising and project management, feasibility studies, foundation auditing, and donor research and recognition. Their client list also includes the Columbus College of Art and Design, the Columbus Museum of Art and the Worthington Arts Council.

Jay Panzer, Facility Strategies Limited: Hired by Wonderland as owner’s representative for the facility planning and construction process, Panzer is nationally recognized for his work assisting nonprofits with the variety of issues involved in analyzing facility needs and creating cost-effective strategies. FSLʼs client list includes the Columbus Foundation, the Kings Arts Complex and Columbus Childrenʼs

Theatre. Prior to forming his own company, Panzer spent over a decade as director of facility development for the Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA), where he was intimately involved with the renovations of three landmark theaters in Downtown Columbus.

The Robert Weiler Company: Founded in 1938, The Robert Weiler Company is a multi-faceted real estate firm with expertise in areas including property appraisal, development and management. Weiler has conducted an independent appraisal of the proposed Wonderland site, to assist the project in its goal to be fiscally responsible.