Our Process
From the first point of contact, and throughout the realization process, our dedicated team is intimately involved in every step of your project.

Inspiration
Give us your ideas, your napkin illustrations, your finished drawings!

Conceptualization
We partner with you to translate your inspiration into a detailed project plan.

Fabrication
Our unique and precise fabrication techniques provide the highest quality result for the available budget.

Installation
Detailed planning throughout the development process allows us to complete a seamless installation.

Realization
The results are you receive a product going beyond your expectations.
An entire Project Process at UFOs Made Here
Oakridge Sales Centre Display for Westbank: 122 LED colour changing flowers





Step 1 – Inspiration
An inspiration is the key starting point to every successful project.
Whether the inspiration is communicated with a simple napkin illustration, or a full 3-d CAD rendering, we understand that the artist’s vision is at the heart of gaining a full understanding of the project goals.









Step 2 – Conceptualization
We partner with clients to translate their inspiration into a detailed project plan.
Calling on our years of experience working with an array of materials and fabrication processes, we are able to make creative and informed recommendations balancing budget concerns with artistic goals.









Step 3 – Fabrication
Our highly adaptable 10,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Metro Vancouver, BC is well equipped with modern manufacturing equipment and a team of skilled tradesmen.
By fabricating in-house we are able to control timelines, quality and can deliver the highest quality product at the best possible budget.
Below are examples of a typical start to finish fabrication process.









Step 4 – Installation
An inspiration is the key starting point to every successful project.
Whether the inspiration is communicated with a simple napkin illustration, or a full 3-d CAD rendering, we understand that the artist’s vision is at the heart of gaining a full understanding of the project goals.









Step 5 – Realization
An inspiration is the key starting point to every successful project.
Whether the inspiration is communicated with a simple napkin illustration, or a full 3-d CAD rendering, we understand that the artist’s vision is at the heart of gaining a full understanding of the project goals.
Materials




Our in-depth knowledge of a variety of materials and their sustainability means we are able to deliver projects to the high level of quality our clients demand.
Project Portfolio




In the world of custom fabrication, experience and knowledge is key.
From public art to submarines, the following realizations are examples of our expertise.
We are only successful when our client’s unique inspiration is realized.
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The Team @Area58
About Us
Area 58 Innovation is a team of Designers and Fabricators working @area58 in Coquitlam, BC.
With over 3 decades’ expertise spanning a diverse fabrication spectrum under our Neon Works, True North Signs and Arts & Engineers banners, we have reimagined ourselves as Area 58 Innovation.
@area58 we collaborate with Artists, Engineers, Consultants, Architects, Business Owners, Interior Designers, Contractors and City Planners on projects including public & private art fabrication, feature walls, custom light fixtures and submarines.
We are involved in every step of the development process, which means our clients have complete confidence knowing we will deliver their project, from inspiration to realization, at the highest level of quality.




Contact Us
Phone: 604 552 3521
Toll Free: 1 877 522 3500
Calum McDonough
calum@area58.ca
New Project Development/Client Relations Manager
Rob Shantz
rob@area58.ca
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