Town of Hanover, Ontario
P & H Centre Donor Recognition Wall, Plaques and Exterior LED Sign
P & H Centre Donor Recognition Wall, Plaques and Exterior LED Sign
The Town of Hanover contracted Planned Legacy to design and fabricate a donor recognition project for the P & H CENTRE: Home of the Hanover Honda Arena & Regional Aquatic Centre, sports and recreation facility.
Unveiled in September 2010, the project includes three major components:
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The donor recognition wall is the central feature in the entry lobby. It is designed to infuse the space with a sense of athletic energy and forward movement, representing not only the physical action, strength and spirit of community sports and recreation, but also the Hanover community working together towards their vision for the future of the complex – which would not exist without the support of donors.
Designed to be evocative without being literal, the 25’ wide by 6’ high wall used fluid lines, subtle graphic print imagery and LED edge lighting to represent the overall spirit of the complex through tangible elements such as water and ice to more abstract qualities such as community support, a rich history, team spirit and human endurance.
Designed to be evocative without being literal, the 25’ wide by 6’ high wall used fluid lines, subtle graphic print imagery and LED edge lighting to represent the overall spirit of the complex through tangible elements such as water and ice to more abstract qualities such as community support, a rich history, team spirit and human endurance.
The look and feel was created by printing an “energy explosion” graphic on acrylic. Vibrant colors and vectors provide a sense of energy and vitality, and different sized fonts for giving categories add to the perception of depth. The smoothness of the design is intended to act as a foil, contrasting the rough textured block which fills much of the space. CNC technology provided clean and crisp lines.
Over 70 individual recognition plaques are spread throughout the facility, recognizing key partnerships for sponsored areas. The tiered acrylic plaques compliment the look and feel of the main wall with donor names and institutional logos applied in a monochromatic palate with vinyl graphics.
For the named areas in the arena proper, floor decals were incorporated, in keeping with the client's wish to avoid commercializing the visual space surrounding the ice rink.
The exterior signage follows the same inspiring principles used for the recognition wall. A monochromatic red LED was chosen for the display. Considerations were made to resurface and reuse the existing base for the installation. Design was handled by Planned Legacy; fabrication and installation was handled by Cox Signs.
