The Habitat, Penang Hill Signage
The Penang Hill project was an international exchange of ideas and cultures to produce signage that enhanced The Habitat’s pristine rainforest environment.
In 2015, SHP was engaged to develop a of Wayfinding and Interpretation signage for The Habitat at Penang Hill, Malaysia. The Habitat is a world-class ecotourism destination that offers visitors an authentic Malaysian rainforest experience. The attraction, which has a nature trail as well as treetop and canopy walks, is the first of its kind in Malaysia.
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Our scope of works included developing a suite of wayfinding, educational, interpretive and taxonomic signs that communicated the natural and cultural heritage values of Penang Hill, including its flora and fauna. We developed one set of interpretive signage for adults and another for children. Other interpretive elements, such as 3D laser-cut Corten steel animal sculptures, complement the signage and enhance the visitor experience. SHP also developed a wayfinding strategy and designed all major and minor wayfinding signage for The Habitat.
We engaged local manufacturers for the installation, which is our practice in all national and international projects.
Client: Pacific Tiger Group
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Date: 2015
Scope of works: Research and writing, consultation, interpretive planning, business planning, design and production for interpretive, taxonomic and wayfinding signage.
