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As part of the project to renew its interpretation and visitor tools, the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien mandated Merlicht to create a discovery experience and reimagine the beaver lodge. Upon entering the exhibition area, visitors follow a beaver into its underwater universe. An animation invites them to walk through a staggered corridor to see a window into the lodge at the end of the tunnel. A monumental fresco covers the entire space, along with water effect projections that create movement and foster a sense of immersion under water. The discovery of the beavers in their lodge also involves several interactive texts presented in illuminated bubbles that reveal all sorts of fun facts about the iconic animal.

Mandate: concept, 2D and 3D design, motion design, research, script, texts, translation, plans and specifications, architectural recommendations, lighting, production, printing, delivery and installation.

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Development of two outdoor interpretation panels on the key events in the final naval battle between Great Britain and France before the fall of New France in 1760.

Mandate: graphic design, plans and specifications, production, delivery and installation.

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Creation of a permanent exhibition on Mi’Kmaq know-how and culture in traditional birch bark canoe making to showcase a unique piece built by a member of the local community using traditional tools. The texts are presented in three languages: French, English and Mi’kmaq.

Mandate: concept, 2D and 3D design, plans and specifications, production, delivery and installation.

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The feasibility study sought to assess the development of a cultural and technological heritage itinerary along La Riveraine bicycle path from Sainte-Catherine to Varennes. The aim was to create an outdoor interpretive route that serves as an innovative and interactive cultural mediation activity with free access.

The research and analyses led by Merlicht took the project in a new direction that is more in line with the realities, goals and expectations of the municipalities through which the bike path runs. The itinerary is made up of a network of thematic stops and rest areas that highlight the wealth and diversity of the South Shore. For the project, which will be developed over several years, Merlicht set out a step-by-step approach that includes the creation of a brand image, website to promote activities and dedicated signage.

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Parks Canada sought to renew its visitor program by providing a more complete experience that turns a spotlight on the Agency’s collaborative work with Indigenous communities to convey a more inclusive history. Merlicht was chosen to update the site route by introducing new interpretive elements that underscore the diplomatic relationship between the successive colonial powers and Huron-Wendat nation. A number of museographic challenges emerged early on, including the need to ensure the content was in line with the earlier exhibition, the strong identity of the site itself and the abstract nature of the topic.

The exhibition design navigates the site-related obstacles. For instance, the devices were safely anchored and seamlessly integrated into the site; no flammable materials were used and the high level of humidity and dusty environment created by the floor covering were all considered. Designed by Merlicht, the devices’ clean lines and colours reflect the esthetics of the earlier exhibition. The short texts are compelling, and the iconography was meticulously selected. The materials meld with the space and highlight it.

Merlicht collaborated with the Parks Canada team, the Huron-Wendat Museum, Wendake Tourism and the Nionwenstio Office.

Turnkey project: concept, research, script, texts, copyright release, 2D and 3D design, specifications, production, printing, delivery and installation.

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The project aimed to create a permanent outdoor interpretive route on railway history in Sainte-Martine and the surrounding area. A number of requirements were taken into consideration:

– Resist frequent acts of vandalism on the unmonitored site

– Factor in the contaminated soil on the site

– Stand out from other stopping points with a strong visual identity and an artistic signature

The route imagined by Merlicht is on a site that covers approximately 1 155 m² (1242 sq. ft.). Some 30 interpretive tools, including graphic panels with texts and historical photos, quotes etched into ties, railway artifacts and amusing installations, are laid out in a station garden that recalls the site’s historical purpose.

Turnkey project: concept, research, script, texts, copyright release, 2D and 3D design, specifications, landscaping, production, printing, delivery and installation.

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Merlicht developed 140 outdoor interpretation panels for the three Nunavik parks on themes ranging from Cree and Inuit culture, natural science and local fauna and flora to natural attractions. The texts are enhanced by illustrations that tie into local cultures (animals, landscapes, legends, etc.). To strengthen the links between the three parks and create a strong visual identity for them to share, our teams designed an identification motif that appears on every panel.

The panels present information in four languages: Inuktitut, Cree, French and English. They are built to withstand the test of time and extreme arctic conditions (low temperatures, permafrost, corrosion, vandalism, difficult access to the sites to install the panels, etc.).

• Visual identity
• Illustrations
• Graphic
• 3D and technical design
• Translation.

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The Halte maritime is part of an 18-station outdoor interpretive tour through the Parc régional de Beauharnois-Salaberry.

One of the objectives of the mandate was to break with the previous iteration by creating a non-traditional approach. Merlicht designed a colourful and intriguing work that departs from the monotony of the brownfield and its heavy industrial history. It may be taken in from the nearby road and opens up to discovery as the visitor draws near. The installation becomes a route along the bike path that runs from the river to the park to illustrate the region’s industrial history and role of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in its development. Strolling through the space, visitors learn more about the exhibition’s 18 themes through exclusive photos and local anecdotes.

With a view to sustainability, the support structures are made from recovered materials, and the graphic surfaces are designed to withstand the effects of time.

Turnkey project:

• Research
• Script
• Texts
• Copyright release
• Graphic and 3D design
• Printing, manufacturing and installation.

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Merlicht joined forces with architectural firm Affleck de la Riva as part of the competition to design the museum spaces and dome of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. The team was selected among the finalists. Entre ciel et terre, un parcours en lumière centres around a path of light, natural and artificial, to intuitively guide believers through a maze of complex spaces leading from the exhibition hall to the lanternon and dome. The pared-down scenography provides a counterpoint to the spectacular architecture. The museological content, which becomes increasingly sparse as visitors make their way to the very top, allows visitors to look inwards as they make their way to the highest point of the tour to take in breathtaking 360-degree views of Montréal.

Notes icono : Images taken from the website of the OAQ. © Affleck de la Riva | Henri Cleinge, architectes

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For the SDC Vieux-Montréal business development organization, Merlicht designed robust and mobile outdoor street furniture. The graphic surfaces of the information panels are easily changed to meet the needs of the SDC year after year. The design was also adopted by organizations including the Service des infrastructures et du réseau routier (SIRR) de Montréal and Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal to inform passersby on the roadwork that is underway and social distancing measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.