Refuel YXE - Signage Design and Collaborative Fabrication

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Studio Jensen was commissioned to design branding and signage for Refuel restaurant in the secure area of YXE as part of a major airport expansion project designed by Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture.

The concept/design, woodworking, final assembly and finishing was done here at Studio Jensen, with the lit side being fabricated at Laser Impressions, Saskatoon.

Woodwork for the non-lit sides.

Woodwork for the non-lit sides.

Here is the finished non-lit side with mating tongue installed - it now has has been fitted and tested, and is nearly ready to ship.

Here is the finished non-lit side with mating tongue installed - it now has has been fitted and tested, and is nearly ready to ship.

To save unnecessary masking and to ensure clean lines, the center was painted and varnished prior to the rest.

To save unnecessary masking and to ensure clean lines, the center was painted and varnished prior to the rest.

The lit side arrives and work begins fitting and finishing.

The lit side arrives and work begins fitting and finishing.

The lit side, once cut, is being fitted.

The lit side, once cut, is being fitted.

The finished sign arrives onsite and is ready to be lifted.

The finished sign arrives onsite and is ready to be lifted.

This simple, clean and bold solution portrays movement and transition. With a subdued palette of grey, silver and natural walnut, the signage doesn’t try to compete visually with the main architectural features in the space but rather is supporting…
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Refuel was presented with multiple design awards including Judges Choice at the Elevator’s Design Conference and an Honorable Mention Award at the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Design.

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