Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum

Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum

 

Client, City of Ararat

Design, manufacture and installation

 

This museum was established to celebrate the discovery of gold on this site by the Chinese, leading to the founding of the Rural City of Ararat. The exhibition experience follows the journey of these prospectors from China to Ararat in search of Gold. The displays incorporate video, dioramas, photographic murals, audio visual effects, and a range of interactive media.


Eucalyptus Discovery Centre

Eucalyptus Discovery Centre

 

Client, Friends of the Peter Francis Points Arboretum

Design, manufacture and installation

 

Permanent exhibition featuring the Eucalypt’s diversity, ecological role and uses. Presented through a range of media including an audio visual presentation, computer game, interactive displays, murals and text panels. Organic materials and timber structures, large format digital prints and painted MDF.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Curlewis Parks Estate Interpretive Signage

Curlews Parks Estate Interpretive Signage

 

Client, Streetscapes

Design, manufacture and installation (2014)

 

As part of the development of this estate, Challis Design worked with Infinity Landscape Architects to develop and implement four interpretive signs that feature Indigenous artwork and stories relevant to the area. The design features rolled, rusted metal structure, raised graphic panel and feature, laser cut motif that reflects each individual artwork.


Kororoit Creek Interpretive Signage

Kororoit Creek Interpretive Signage

 

Client, Brimbank City Council

Design, manufacture and installation

 

The Kororoit Creek Trail is a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Kororoit Creek into the inner western suburbs of Melbourne. Interpretive signage was designed and installed along the trail with key information on aboriginal, social and geological aspects of the Kororoit Creek region.


Marine Parks, Pacific Hydro

Marine Parks, Pacific Hydro

 

Client, Parks Victoria

Design, manufacture and installation (2012)

 

Marine Parks, in collaboration with Pacific Hydro, required a series of signs that informed visitors of the significance of the Wind Turbines and wildlife found in the surrounding parks. The structural organic blades reflect the nature of not only the wind turbines, but the marine elements as well. The use of high-grade stainless steel, aluminum, UV resistant prints and 2 pack clear coat ensures maximum durability for the harsh coastal conditions.