Illuminated sign installation with a boom lift in Bern
Before / after: a new sign on the façade
A façade. A new identity. A project delivered through to installation.
At the Freudenberg shopping centre in Bern, a new sign gives the China Cultural Center a presence on the façade. Discover The Swiss Neon project, from the first drawing to the fabrication of the letters and logo, followed by installation at height with a boom lift.
An empty space on the façade. An identity that finds its place.
Explore the stagesThe project at a glance
- Location
- Freudenberg centre · Bern
- Sign
- China Cultural Center
- Scope
- Creation and installation of a new exterior sign
- Installation method
- Installation at height with a boom lift
The Swiss Neon designs, fabricates and installs illuminated signs in Bern. This project features the China Cultural Center sign, installed on the façade of the Freudenberg centre at Giacomettistrasse 15. It combines a red logo, custom white lettering and boom lift installation planned around the location.
From the first idea to installation
A new sign in seven stages
A successful project takes shape in the drawings, in the workshop and on site. Assessing the façade and access prepares the way for custom fabrication, followed by installation with a boom lift.
- 01
Prepare the project and quote
The logo, lettering, façade photos and desired dimensions shape the initial proposal. The quote brings together the creation of the sign and the work required to install it on the building.
A proposal built around your identity and your location. - 02
Assess the façade and access
The site visit allows us to examine the mounting surface, fixing points, connection requirements and access to the installation area. For work at height, planning the position of the boom lift forms part of the project preparation.
The building and access conditions guide the installation method. - 03
Approve the quote and design
The composition, proportions and colours are defined before fabrication. The quote sets out the agreed scope, while the visuals help show how the sign will look on the façade.
The red logo and three lines of white lettering create a coherent identity.
The design drawing
A red logo. Three lines. One identity.
The logo and the words “CHINA CULTURAL CENTER” form a composition approximately 3.60 m wide on the drawing. The drawing defines the proportions and arrangement of the elements before fabrication.
The proposed appearance
A presence, by day and by night.
Fabricate the custom letters and logo
Fabrication gives the approved design depth. The red logo and white letters are made as separate elements, then prepared to form the three lines of “CHINA CULTURAL CENTER”.
The preparation drawing separates the logo and letter groups. The red logo and its white characters, seen up close. Prepare the finished sign for installation
In the workshop, the elements are brought together to check their arrangement and the balance of the complete sign. Preparing the sign and its connections makes the subsequent installation on the façade easier.
The complete sign assembled in the workshop before installation. The depth of the letters, seen up close on the façade. Install the sign with a boom lift
The boom lift provides access to the installation area at height, in front of the shopping centre’s façade. The sign elements are positioned, aligned and secured according to the planned layout, before the connections are completed.
Installation with a boom liftPrecision at height, too.
The boom lift provides access to the installation area on the Freudenberg centre’s façade. The sign layout, positioning and fixings are planned around access to the site.
The boom lift provides access to the installation area on the Freudenberg centre’s façade. The logo and raised lettering, positioned on the façade. What needs planning for installation at height
- Access and boom lift positioning
- Sign positioning and façade fixings
- Alignment and connections
Discover the newly installed sign
The China Cultural Center now has its sign on the building. The red logo and white lettering stand out against the grey façade, identifying the venue within the Freudenberg centre.
The China Cultural Center sign in place on the façade of the Freudenberg centre in Bern. From the first drawing to a visible presence on the façade.
Explore our work
Your next project
A sign designed for your façade
Shop, shopping centre, business or cultural venue: we plan your illuminated sign in Bern around your identity, the building and the installation conditions. Access requirements for work at height are included in the installation planning.
Creating a new sign
Design a custom illuminated logo and lettering to identify your business on the building.
Signage for a shopping centre
Develop a sign suited to your location and the architecture of a building shared by several businesses.
Installation with a boom lift
Plan installation at height around the façade, access, fixings and connection requirements.
Do you install illuminated signs with a boom lift in Bern?
Yes. Where the location and access conditions allow, a boom lift can be used for installation. The China Cultural Center sign on the façade of the Freudenberg centre in Bern demonstrates this method of working at height.
Can you create a sign for a business in a shopping centre?
Yes. We prepare a proposal based on your logo, the available dimensions and the position on the building. This project features the sign of the China Cultural Center, which is located at the Freudenberg shopping centre in Bern.
Why assess access before installing a sign at height?
Access to the façade determines how the sign can be installed. The site survey allows us to examine the mounting surface, fixings, connection requirements and possible boom lift positions before planning the installation.
How can I request a quote for a new sign in Bern?
Send us your logo or text, photos of the façade, your desired dimensions and the project address. Include a wide view of the access to the building to help us plan the installation. This information allows us to prepare a free quote tailored to your project.
What affects the cost of sign installation with a boom lift?
The quote takes into account the sign’s dimensions and fabrication, the mounting surface, fixings, access to the façade and the equipment needed for installation. A site assessment helps define the work included in your installation.
Give your identity a place
Planning a new sign in Bern?
Share your logo, photos of your façade and the project location. From the first visual to installation, we prepare a sign tailored to your business and your building.
