This month, we built and installed a monument sign for Crean Lutheran High School, a new school in Irvine, California. The school’s general contractor, Design Space Modular Buildings, approached us seeking a monument sign that matched the school’s architectural style and would welcome visitors and attract prospective families. We are very excited about the result.
The sign is 8 feet tall and 14 feet wide, and double-sided. It was constructed with a masonry base supporting a fabricated aluminum cabinet that houses two large LED display screens. The primary purpose of any monument sign is to provide information to people passing by, and LED screens are a great way to achieve this. LED signs are much easier to update than the old-fashioned school monument signs that must be painstakingly adjusted one letter at a time. And more importantly, the LED display allows the sign to cycle through information. Crean Lutheran High School plans to use its sign to share customized seasonal and daily messages.
Besides the LED screens, the monument sign also features permanent lettering displaying the school’s name and address, as well as a large cross representing the school’s Lutheran affiliation. We custom-fabricated all the lettering for the monument. The letters at the top of the sign are halo-illuminated letters with a brushed aluminum finish. Halo illumination allows the sign to be seen day or night and adds a sophisticated look. The letters of the school’s address at the bottom of the sign are flat-cut aluminum, also with a brushed aluminum finish.
Between the LED screens and the halo-illuminated lettering, this double-sided sign will help make the school entrance readily visible at any time of day, no matter which direction passers-by are traveling.
Monument signs are a great branding vehicle. Done correctly, they convey permanence, quality, professionalism, and design style. If you are interested in a custom monument sign for your business or organization, or in other custom signage and graphics solutions we can offer, contact us to learn more.