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.