epcor outdoor interpretive signs
the project
EPCOR required a set of outdoor interpretive signs along the public pathway of the kīsikāw pīsim Solar Farm, which runs along the North Saskatchewan River. The signage needed to do three things at once: explain how the solar farm works, connect visitors to the river valley setting, and share the story of the land. This includes the history with Enoch Cree Nation, from whom the site's Cree name was gifted in ceremony. The goal was a trail experience that felt informative and welcoming, standing up to Edmonton's outdoor conditions while remaining easy to read for visitors of all ages.
What We Did
The Solution
We designed and fabricated a set of three freestanding interpretive panels. Each was built on a custom steel stand, finished in powder-coated blue and set on poured concrete pads along the pathway. Every panel pairs a full-colour, direct-printed aluminum graphic with a laser waterjet-cut steel silhouette panel below it, spelling out ENERGY, SPIRIT, and WATER — embodying the themes running through the site. Our team coordinated the project from start to finish, including organizing engineering review and the on-site concrete pads.
Our team illustrated a warm, approachable style with layered facts, "did you know" callouts, and a QR code linking to further resources. The signage was engineered for outdoor durability: powder-coated aluminum panels, tamper-resistant hardware, and a steel structure anchored on-site. This keeps content clear and readable for a public trail audience, with carefully curated design and materials made to withstand weather and heavy public use for years to come.
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