Children’s Museum Sign
In one of our earliest collaborations, I worked with Alamo Architects on the original San Antonio Children’s Museum. Injecting a bit of their own magic, the architects transformed an empty Houston Street department store into a sophisticated, yet playful space for kids and families. Set up with age-appropriate activities and highly interactive themed exhibits, the Museum was set up as a wander along a “street.” Families could explore creative teaching and entertainment moments all on their own sweet time. The exhibits featured unique elements such as a life-size cypress tree, emulating those that tower over our River Walk. The tree, by local artisan Carlos Cortez, unified the double-height space, stretching from the ground floor through the mezzanine to the high ceiling.
After the Museum opened, a local family gave funding for a sign to be placed on the building’s historic façade. Working with Mike McGlone, partner in charge of the project, and Pete Sitterle at Comet Sign, I suggested a colorful showpiece, borrowing from Houston Street’s neon-intense signage heritage. The internally illuminated sign also featured spinning elements, surrounding our original Children’s Museum of San Antonio logo. To date, one of my favorite pieces.
