UIC Department of Opthalmology Department Chairs Plaques March 26, 2014 Plaques Many schools, especially colleges and universities, show off their history when they’re able. It resonates with new students and alumni alike knowing that the school they attend or attended is rich with knowledge and tradition. Seeing this tradition and history every day also gives them a sense of pride knowing they’re part of a storied... Read More
A Case Study of the Ryan Specialty Group Relocation March 12, 2014 Office Lobby Signs Vinyl Graphics Relocating is always an exciting time. Even if you completely adored the old location, there’s just something about coming out with a brand new face of a company that’s exhilarating. It’s a time for new beginnings, new paths, and possibly new customers and clients. Recently, Ryan Specialty Group, a Chicago based organization devoted exclusively to... Read More
Etched Bronze Plaque Memorializes a Lost Jazz-Age Landmark February 24, 2014 Plaques You won’t find Boston’s Gaiety Theatre on Washington Street anymore. Despite a valiant effort to keep it around as a historic landmark, the once bustling theatre was razed in 2005, just shy of its 100th birthday. To help commemorate this historic venue, we worked with Linda Ziemba of Trace Designs to create an etched bronze... Read More
Trace Design – Gayety Theater Etched Bronze Plaque – Boston February 21, 2014 Bronze Plaques “Boston’s most modern playhouse: A model of comfort.” When the Gaiety Theatre (later renamed Gayety Theatre) opened in 1908 not many people realized it was constructed in only 5 months time. This experimental architecture utilized “cheaper materials for good effect.” The standard for buildings at the time were stone, masonry, brick, and/or wood or steel.... Read More
Stainless Steel Photo Plaques Commemorate a Historic Aviation Site February 5, 2014 Plaques It’s important to remember that no matter where you go in this country there is always a rich history just beneath the surface. We were reminded of this when were commissioned to design, produce, and install a series of stainless steel photo plaques near a Costco in Alexandria, Virginia. We talked with the General Contractor,... Read More
Johnson Law Office Signage – Chicago, IL December 19, 2013 Exterior Signs Office Lobby Signs When Chicago based firm Johnson Law contacted us about making their new signs, we knew we had a special challenge ahead of us. The law firm has a unique branding that conveys wisdom as well as youthful vigor – combining old and new school mentality and practices. We knew their corporate law office signs had... Read More
Rededication of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum Bronze Plaque December 9, 2013 Plaques Earlier this year, we were proud to help the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, NY enter a brand new era. After three years of renovations and additions, the library finally completed the work in time for its rededication on June 30th, 2013, the 72nd anniversary of the original dedication. Impact... Read More
Morton West High School Veteran’s Memorial Plaque – Chicago, IL December 2, 2013 Plaques We were recently commissioned to create a cast bronze Veteran’s Day memorial plaque for Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois, which is just outside of Chicago. We were proud to take on this project, because they take the Veteran’s Day assembly very seriously at Morton West High. In fact, Congressman Daniel Lipinski recently held... Read More
Top US Contractor Bechtel Employs Impact Architectural Signs for California Valley Solar Ranch Project October 15, 2013 Dimensional Sign Letters Desert climate no match for Impact Signs’ expert design and installation of Corten steel letters LA GRANGE, Ill., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Impact Architectural Signs (http://www.impactsigns.com/) has partnered with Bechtel Corporation and the California Valley Solar Ranch to provide the metal letters at the entrance to the facility. This is no ordinary project, as... Read More
Stainless Steel Photo Plaques – Santa Monica Beach Stories, Los Angeles California October 21, 2012 Plaques Impact Signs was proud to produce these etched stainless steel plaques from a marine grade, alloy 316 stainless steel to be able to withstand the Los Angeles ocean coastal environment, and also the many tourists and locals alike who will visit the beach and read the stories on the plaques. (Not sure if the tourists... Read More