Colac Environmental Signage
Colac Environmental Signage
Client, Colac Otway Shire
Design, manufacture and installation (2012)
Three, free-standing road signs and three, smaller, wall-mounted signs were designed and installed to help educate and engage the travelling public on the rare and threatened species in the local region. The simple design allows the species to be the focal point, with the use of black allowing the bright colours to attract attention. This simple layout was particularly important for the road side signs, in order to allow motorists time to view all the information.
You Yangs Geoglyph
You Yangs Geoglyph
Client, Parks Victoria
Design, manufacture and installation (2006)
A series of sculptural artworks was commissioned by the City of Greater Geelong to celebrate the Commonwealth Games. One of the artworks was commissioned in conjunction with Parks Victoria for siting at the You Yangs National Park. The artwork was inspired by Aboriginal history and culture of the region and was based around the image Bunjil, wedge-tailed eagle.
Commonwealth Games Markers
Commonwealth Games Markers
Client, Melton Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2006)
These vibrant signs are a celebration of the achievements of local athletes and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Construction consists of aluminium sheets over steel frame, painted in automotive paints with mask and spray artwork.
Two Towns Trail
Two Towns Trail
Client, Baw Baw Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2013)
The Trail is an eight kilometre walking and cycling path linking two West Gippsland towns, Drouin and Warragul. Two key threatened species — the Giant Gippsland Earthworm and the Burrowing Crayfish – provided inspiration for the form and content of these interpretive structures. In keeping with the already completed Two Towns Trail wayfinding signage, the same materials and graphic styles were adopted to ensure consistency.
Footscray Railway Interpretive Signage
Footscray Railway Signage
Client, Thiess Balfour Beatty Joint Venture
Design, manufacture and installation (2014)
Working with Hassell Studio, RBA Architects and Regional Rail Link, Challis Design developed and implemented a range of interpretive signage elements for the newly refurbished Footscray Railway Station. Structural elements, including dark frames and decorative fixings, complement the building’s architecture. Gloss acrylic panels provide additional security in a high traffic environment.
Old Beechy Rail Trail
Beechy Rail Trail
Client, Colac Otway Shire
Design, manufacture and installation (2011)
Interpretive signs were developed to complement existing signage, with a similar artwork style, content and colour scheme, yet remain distinctive in their own right. Nine key station signs and 15 interpretive signs, with screen printed graphics, were developed for points of historical interest along the trail. Seven environmental signs, with digital print graphics, were developed, which highlight significant types of vegetation along the trail.
Stead Park Wayfinding Signage
Stead Park Wayfinding Signage
Client, City of Greater Geelong
Design, manufacture and installation (2012)
Arrival signage features a layered curved structure and dynamic, abstract graphics to reflect the parks’ sporting facilities. Structure consists of a duragal steel frame, sheeted in aluminium with 2 pack automotive paints and digital print graphics. Directional signage was also installed within the park and is consistent with other directional signage we have installed throughout the Geelong area.
Menzies Square Interpretive Signage
Menzies Square
Client, Hindmarsh Shire Council
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
Six double-sided interpretive signs were developed and installed at Menzies Square in Jeparit. Signs are clustered into themed groupings that tell the life and story of the pre-eminent former Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. Overall slim line structure suits limited space. Fabrication consists of duragal steel panels, raised concrete plinth, digital print graphics and feature decorative image.
Halls Gap Town Entry Signage
Town Entry Signage
Client, Northern Grampians Shire
Design, manufacture and installation (2014)
Challis Design was commissioned to design and develop entry signs to provide a gateway entry into this internationally recognised tourist attraction. Design features laser cut title text and eucalyptus leaf with stone wall. Detailed construction specifications were supplied for production and installation by others.
Dunkeld Environmental Signage
Dunkeld Environmental Signage
Client, Wannon Water
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
Arrival signage to highlight the importance of preserving this native grassland reserve. The structural design consists of a laser cut rusted metal panel, aged timber post supports and a simple, clear title panel. The rusted metal panel features a laser cut snake motif and the sweeping curved structure provides a natural, sculptural look that complements the natural environs.