National Rhododendron Gardens
National Rhododendron Gardens
Client, Parks Victoria
Design, manufacture and installation (2009)
A pedestrian-focused system with a consistent hierarchy for orientation, identification and interpretation. A distinctive design that complements the surrounding environment, with the rhododendron motif providing a link across signage types. With bold and creative use of timber elements, laser cut patinated metal and graphic motifs, this signage strategy was adapted and themed across four additional gardens within the region.
Balmoral Township Signage
Balmoral Township Signage
Client, Balmoral & District Development Association
Design, manufacture and installation (2016)
To help promote the Balmoral township, Challis Design developed orientation signage, designed to help visitors navigate their way through and around the township. A key orientation map highlights the town’s tourist attractions, key facilities and accommodation sites, while a secondary regional map showcases the broader region. Fabrication consists of laser cut, angled, corten panels with bold, digital print graphics.
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.