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DONOR RECOGNITION PROJECTS

From architectural donor walls and updateable recognition systems to sculptural installations and dimensional artwork, Spolar Studio designs, fabricates, and installs custom recognition solutions that celebrate generosity and become part of the spaces they inhabit.

View our work with universities, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community organizations. Each project reflects a unique combination of creative design, material expertise, and custom fabrication.

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Milwaukee County Zoo
Adventure Africa Sculpture

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The River Food Pantry
Recipe for Hope Campaign

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WYSO Center for Music
Note by Note Campaign

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Close-up of dimensional wood and metal donor recognition plaques arranged across a custom architectural wall installation.

Custom donor recognition walls lining both sides of an entrance corridor, featuring hundreds of dimensional recognition plaques.

Full view of a custom donor recognition wall featuring a geometric arrangement of engraved wood and metal plaques.

Detail of layered wood and metal donor plaques with engraved names and scholarship recognition.

Front-facing view of a large-scale donor recognition installation featuring a modular grid of dimensional plaques.

Angled view of custom donor recognition plaques showcasing the layered materials and dimensional wall design.

Close-up of engraved wood and metal recognition plaques highlighting individual donors and scholarship funds.

Dimensional donor recognition plaques in contrasting wood and metal finishes, mounted in a staggered architectural arrangement.

Detail of custom metal scholarship recognition plaques integrated among engraved wood donor plaques.

Close-up of engraved donor recognition plaques featuring warm wood tones, metallic finishes, and dimensional construction.

Custom donor recognition wall detail highlighting the arrangement of engraved plaques and contrasting architectural materials.

In-studio fabrication of custom donor recognition plaques, with individual components organized for assembly and installation.

Custom metal recognition plaques arranged in the fabrication studio during production of a large-scale donor wall.

Behind-the-scenes view of donor recognition wall fabrication, showing assembled components and organized plaques in the Spolar Studio workshop.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY | ZILBER HALL DONOR RECOGNITION

DESIGN: LP/w Studios
PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio fabricated and installed a custom donor recognition wall for Marquette University's Zilber Hall, bringing LP/w Studios' design to life through a modular system of dimensional wood and metal plaques.
The magnetic block recognition system accommodates multiple donor categories and allows for annual alphabetical updates as recognition needs evolve. Custom millwork, mixed materials, and carefully arranged dimensional elements create a distinctive architectural installation that celebrates donor generosity while maintaining long-term flexibility.
PROJECT FEATURES: Magnetic Block Donor Recognition System • Modular Recognition Plaques • Annual Alphabetical Updates • Mixed-Media Donor Categories • Custom Millwork • Fabrication & Installation • Donor Gratitude Gifts

Close-up of the Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa elephant sculpture, showcasing layered CNC-cut HDPE and dimensional details.

Completed Adventure Africa donor recognition installation featuring a sculptural elephant centerpiece, custom donor panels, and outdoor signage.

Spolar Studio installation team assembling the custom elephant sculpture and donor recognition display at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

On-site installation of the large-scale HDPE elephant sculpture using scaffolding and custom structural supports.

Close-up of custom donor recognition panels featuring layered materials and contrasting finishes.

Detail of a dimensional donor recognition panel showing its layered construction and custom fabrication.

Custom donor recognition plaques featuring hand placed letters for donor names and contrasting colors for the Adventure Africa installation.

Donor recognition components arranged during fabrication of the Milwaukee County Zoo's outdoor donor display.

Custom donor recognition panels organized for assembly, featuring cut lettering and dimensional finishes.

Outdoor structural framework and Corten steel supports prepared for installation of the Adventure Africa donor recognition sculpture.

Spolar Studio installer securing custom recognition panels to the sculptural donor display at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

CNC-cut HDPE elephant components arranged during fabrication and assembly of the Adventure Africa sculpture.

Layered HDPE elephant sculpture components laid out in studio during assembly of the custom donor recognition installation.

Close-up of dimensional elephant artwork showing intricate CNC-cut HDPE components and layered fabrication details.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO | ADVENTURE AFRICA DONOR RECOGNITION SCULPTURE

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio
ENGINEERING: Inscribed Engineering

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom sculptural donor recognition installation for the Milwaukee County Zoo's Adventure Africa exhibit. Combining dimensional artwork, architectural signage, and integrated donor recognition, the installation transforms a traditional donor display into an engaging visual feature within the zoo's outdoor environment.
The centerpiece features a large-scale elephant sculpture fabricated from CNC-cut HDPE, surrounded by custom recognition panels that celebrate the donors supporting Adventure Africa. Layered materials, dimensional graphics, and Corten steel supports create a distinctive installation designed for its outdoor setting.
From detailed fabrication and material preparation to structural coordination and on-site installation, the project showcases Spolar Studio's ability to bring complex, custom recognition concepts to life.
PROJECT FEATURES: Sculptural Donor Recognition • CNC-Cut HDPE • Custom Outdoor Signage • Dimensional Artwork • Architectural Integration • Corten Steel Supports • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Angled view of the WYSO Note by Note donor recognition wall, featuring colorful modular plaques and dimensional signage along a curved architectural surface.

Full view of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra donor recognition installation, featuring layered blue, green, and white plaques across a curved wall.

Close-up of the WYSO donor recognition wall showing painted donor messages, colorful dimensional plaques, and integrated campaign graphics.

Detail of the Note by Note campaign recognition wall featuring layered plaques and engraved messages celebrating contributions to the WYSO Center for Music.

Rows of custom donor recognition plaques organized by color and size during production at Spolar Studio.

Green donor recognition plaques featuring engraved names and messages, arranged during fabrication of the WYSO recognition system.

Close-up of a curved recognition component featuring painted campaign messaging during fabrication for the WYSO Center for Music.

Custom blue Note by Note campaign signage featuring dimensional lettering and painted graphics during finishing at Spolar Studio.

Dimensional blue and green musical note graphics fabricated for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra donor recognition installation.

Rows of green laser-engraved donor plaques arranged for quality review and assembly at Spolar Studio.

Completed WYSO Note by Note donor recognition wall featuring colorful modular plaques, musical note graphics, and campaign branding.

WISCONSIN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | NOTE BY NOTE DONOR RECOGNITION

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom donor recognition wall for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) Center for Music, bringing the organization's Note by Note campaign to life through a colorful, dimensional installation.
Designed to follow the building's curved architecture, the modular recognition system combines laser-engraved donor plaques, vibrant colors, and integrated campaign branding. The layered arrangement creates a dynamic visual experience that celebrates donor contributions while complementing the creative energy of the music center.
From custom fabrication and hand-stained components to dimensional signage and on-site installation, the project demonstrates Spolar Studio's ability to create donor recognition solutions that balance architectural integration, visual storytelling, and long-term flexibility.
PROJECT FEATURES: Modular Donor Recognition • Hand-Stained Components • Laser-Engraved Plaques • Branded Signage • Curved Wall Fabrication • Custom Design & Installation

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN: LP/w Studios
ARCHITECT: Workshop Architects
DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio collaborated with LP/w Studios and Workshop Architects to create a custom donor recognition system for Marquette University's College of Business Administration. Combining hand-finished aluminum components, architectural rail systems, and updateable vinyl graphics, the installation integrates donor recognition into the building's interior environment.
The rail-mounted system provides a flexible approach to recognizing donor contributions, allowing names and information to be updated as recognition needs evolve. Custom metal finishes and coordinated environmental graphics create a cohesive installation that complements the surrounding architecture.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition fabrication, architectural metalwork, environmental graphics, and installation.
PROJECT FEATURES: Rail-Mounted Donor Recognition System • Hand-Finished Aluminum • Updateable Vinyl Graphics • Environmental Graphics • Custom Fabrication & Installation
Designed to follow the building's curved architecture, the modular recognition system combines laser-engraved donor plaques, vibrant colors, and integrated campaign branding. The layered arrangement creates a dynamic visual experience that celebrates donor contributions while complementing the creative energy of the music center.
From custom fabrication and hand-stained components to dimensional signage and on-site installation, the project demonstrates Spolar Studio's ability to create donor recognition solutions that balance architectural integration, visual storytelling, and long-term flexibility.
PROJECT FEATURES: Modular Donor Recognition • Hand-Stained Components • Laser-Engraved Plaques • Branded Signage • Curved Wall Fabrication • Custom Design & Installation

WHITEHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY | CUSTOM DONOR RECOGNITION BOOKshelf

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom donor recognition wall for Whitehall Community Library, transforming traditional donor plaques into a colorful bookshelf-inspired architectural installation.
The modular recognition system features CNC-cut book forms, canvas-mounted graphics, hand-painted edges, and custom walnut shelves. Designed to resemble a collection of books, the installation celebrates donor contributions while reflecting the library's identity and creating a distinctive visual feature within the space.
An open-book category key organizes recognition across multiple fundraising campaigns, allowing the system to accommodate different donor groups within one cohesive design. The installation also incorporates recognition for the library's 100 Extraordinary Women campaign.
PROJECT FEATURES: Modular Donor Recognition • CNC-Cut Book Forms • Canvas-Mounted Graphics • Hand-Painted Edges • Custom Walnut Shelves • Multi-Campaign Recognition • 100 Extraordinary Women Plaque • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Close-up of a custom wood donor recognition wall designed and fabricated by Spolar Studio for The River Food Pantry, featuring dimensional lettering, layered food illustrations, and engraved donor plaques.

Custom donor recognition wall at The River Food Pantry featuring wood donor plaques, colorful dimensional food illustrations, and a central Recipe for Hope campaign display installed on a curved architectural wall.

Angled view of The River Food Pantry's custom donor wall, showcasing dimensional wood panels, engraved donor nameplates, colorful food-themed artwork, and integrated recognition levels.

Custom wood sponsor recognition plaque for The River Food Pantry featuring a dimensional radish illustration and engraved acknowledgment of the Dan & Patti Rashke (TASC) Family Foundation.

Dimensional sponsor recognition plaque featuring a layered peach illustration, wood-grain background, and engraved donor acknowledgment, custom fabricated for The River Food Pantry.

Custom wood donor recognition plaque at The River Food Pantry featuring a dimensional broccoli illustration and engraved sponsor acknowledgment, highlighting the integration of playful artwork and natural materials.

Custom dimensional wood recognition sign installed in The River Food Pantry's drive-thru distribution area, featuring raised lettering and a colorful watermelon illustration recognizing Fairway Home Mortgage Corporation.

Custom volunteer recognition wall designed and fabricated for The River Food Pantry, featuring horizontal wood rails, engraved volunteer nameplates, dimensional lettering, and color-coded service milestones ranging from 200 to 5,000+ hours.

the river food pantry | recipe for hope campaign

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a series of custom donor, sponsor, and volunteer recognition displays for The River Food Pantry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The centerpiece, the Recipe for Hope donor recognition wall, features a modular arrangement of wood donor plaques, laser-engraved names, dimensional lettering, and colorful hand-stained produce illustrations integrated into a curved architectural wall.
Additional sponsor recognition plaques extend the visual identity throughout the facility, combining natural wood finishes, dimensional produce artwork, and personalized donor acknowledgments. Each installation incorporates materials and design elements that reflect the organization's mission and create a cohesive recognition experience.
The project also includes an updateable volunteer recognition system featuring horizontal rails and individual nameplates organized by service milestones. As volunteers accumulate hours and advance into new recognition categories, their plaques can be repositioned within the system without requiring replacement. This adaptable approach allows the display to evolve alongside the organization's volunteer community.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition, modular recognition systems, dimensional signage, wood fabrication, and architectural installation.
PROJECT FEATURES: Modular Donor Recognition Wall • Curved Wall Fabrication • Laser-Engraved Wood Plaques • Hand-Stained Dimensional Produce Illustrations • Custom Sponsor Recognition Signage • Updateable Volunteer Recognition System • Architectural Rail Systems • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Close-up of a custom modular donor recognition wall at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, featuring hand-stained yellow, black, and gray acrylic plaques with laser-engraved donor names.

Custom donor recognition wall designed and fabricated by Spolar Studio for Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, featuring an expandable rail system, school-inspired colors, and dimensional donor plaques.

Side perspective of an updatable donor wall showcasing horizontal rails, individually crafted acrylic donor plaques, and open spaces designed to accommodate future contributions.

Behind-the-scenes fabrication at Spolar Studio showing the hand-finishing process used to create custom-colored acrylic plaques for the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy donor wall.

In-progress fabrication of the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy donor recognition wall, showing custom components, layout drawings, and plaque preparation in Spolar Studio's workshop.

Close-up of the custom donor recognition rail system during fabrication, highlighting the individual plaque channels and contrasting acrylic finishes.

Detail of the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy donor wall featuring dimensional lettering, horizontal recognition rails, and custom acrylic plaques designed for future expansion.

Howard fuller collegiate academy | rail system recognition wall

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom donor recognition wall for Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Featuring hand-stained acrylic plaques in the school's signature yellow, black, and gray color palette, the installation combines dimensional lettering, laser-engraved donor names, and a modular architectural rail system to create a distinctive recognition display.
The custom rail system allows individual donor plaques to be added, removed, or repositioned as contributions grow and recognition categories evolve. A removable frame edge provides access to the plaques, making it possible to maintain alphabetical organization and accommodate future donors without replacing the entire display. Integrated school messaging connects the recognition system to the academy's mission and identity.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition design, modular recognition systems, acrylic fabrication, dimensional signage, and architectural installation.
PROJECT FEATURES: Modular Donor Recognition System • Hand-Stained Acrylic Plaques • Laser-Engraved Donor Names • Updateable Rail System • Dimensional Lettering • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Close-up of the custom donor recognition wall at Marquette University's The Commons, featuring engraved donor plates, contrasting wood finishes, decorative metal panels, and a geometric metal framework fabricated and installed by Spolar Studio.

Custom donor recognition wall fabricated and installed by Spolar Studio at Marquette University's The Commons residence hall, featuring a mixed-material metal framework, engraved donor plates, and an updateable magnetic recognition system.

Behind-the-scenes fabrication of the Marquette University donor recognition wall at Spolar Studio, showing custom metal components, laser-cut patterns, and recognition elements during production.

Custom engraved donor recognition plates and wood finish samples arranged during fabrication for Marquette University's The Commons project, showcasing material selection and precision craftsmanship.

Custom architectural column wrap at Marquette University's The Commons, featuring decorative metal panels, integrated environmental graphics, and a large-scale photographic display.

Large-scale architectural feature wall fabricated and installed by Spolar Studio at Marquette University's The Commons, incorporating geometric wood panels, decorative metalwork, and coordinated finishes.

Close-up of custom architectural wall panels featuring contrasting wood finishes, perforated metal, and geometric framing designed for The Commons at Marquette University.

Upward architectural view of a custom column wrap at Marquette University's The Commons, highlighting patterned metal panels, mixed-material construction, and integrated structural detailing.

Custom architectural feature installation at Marquette University's The Commons, showcasing dimensional metalwork, wood accents, and layered geometric panels extending through the interior space.

Detailed view of custom wood and patterned metal panels fabricated by Spolar Studio for Marquette University's The Commons, highlighting material transitions, dimensional framing, and architectural integration.

marquette university | the commons

DESIGN: Patrick Castro / Workshop Architects
PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio collaborated with Patrick Castro and Workshop Architects to fabricate and install a custom donor recognition wall and a series of experiential design elements for Marquette University's The Commons residence hall. The project combines architectural metalwork, mixed materials, and integrated environmental graphics to create distinctive installations that complement the building's interior architecture.
The donor recognition wall features a custom metal framework with laser-cut patterns, engraved donor plates, and a magnetic block system designed to accommodate annual updates. A combination of wood, metal, and contrasting finishes creates visual depth while providing a flexible approach to recognizing donor contributions.
Additional experiential design elements extend throughout the space, including custom column wraps and a large-scale architectural feature wall. These installations incorporate layered materials, decorative metalwork, and coordinated finishes to transform structural and architectural surfaces into engaging visual features.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition fabrication, architectural metalwork, experiential design, dimensional environmental graphics, and integrated architectural installations.
PROJECT FEATURES: Magnetic Block Donor Recognition System • Updateable Donor Plates • Custom Metal Framework • Laser-Cut Metal Patterns • Mixed-Media Donor Recognition • Architectural Column Wraps • Large-Scale Feature Wall • Experiential Design • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Angled view of Highland Community School's custom donor recognition wall, featuring colorful hand-stained acrylic blocks, cut vinyl donor names, and dimensional architectural artwork fabricated by Spolar Studio.

Close-up of precision-cut vinyl donor names applied to hand-stained acrylic blocks with textured resin finishes in shades of yellow, green, and gold.

Detailed view of translucent acrylic donor recognition elements featuring hand-stained finishes, cut vinyl lettering, and irregular dimensional profiles.

Front view of Highland Community School's custom donor recognition installation, featuring vertically arranged acrylic blocks in varying heights and colors against a bold blue architectural wall.

Close-up of custom hand-stained acrylic components with applied vinyl donor names, showcasing the colorful finishes and layered materials used in the recognition wall.

Behind-the-scenes view of individually fabricated donor recognition elements featuring translucent hand-stained acrylic, precision-cut vinyl lettering, and dimensional profiles.

Wide view of the custom donor recognition wall at Highland Community School in Milwaukee, featuring dimensional hand-stained acrylic blocks and cut vinyl donor names integrated into a blue feature wall above green seating.

highland community school | growing the good campaign

ARCHITECT: Korb + Associates
DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio collaborated with Korb + Associates to create a custom donor recognition wall for Highland Community School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The installation features an abstract arrangement of colorful, vertically oriented acrylic blocks that combine dimensional texture, transparency, and donor recognition into a vibrant architectural display.
The recognition system incorporates hand-stained acrylic, poured resin on acrylic, and direct-to-metal printing to create a layered composition of varying heights, colors, and finishes. Donor names are applied using precision-cut vinyl lettering on the hand-stained acrylic surfaces, integrating personalized recognition into the dimensional design.
Installed against a bold blue wall, the display brings color, movement, and visual interest to the school's interior environment. The combination of translucent materials, irregular profiles, and custom finishes transforms a traditional donor recognition system into a distinctive piece of architectural artwork.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition design, hand-finished acrylic fabrication, vinyl graphics, mixed-media installations, and architectural artwork.
PROJECT FEATURES: Decorative Block Donor Recognition System • Hand-Stained Acrylic • Cut Vinyl Donor Names • Poured Resin on Acrylic • Direct-to-Metal Printing • Dimensional Donor Recognition • Mixed-Media Architectural Artwork • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Custom sculptural donor recognition artwork designed and fabricated by Spolar Studio for Camp Tawonga's capital campaign, featuring layered wood topography, dimensional trees, miniature buildings, and an epoxy resin river.

Behind-the-scenes fabrication of Camp Tawonga's custom donor recognition sculpture, showing laser-cut wood terrain layers arranged to recreate the camp's natural landscape.

Custom dimensional landscape sculpture in progress at Spolar Studio, featuring layered topographic elements, miniature trees, and a printed reference map used during fabrication.

Close-up of Camp Tawonga's sculptural donor recognition installation, highlighting the detailed epoxy resin river, dimensional landscape elements, and integrated donor acknowledgments.

Detailed view of a handcrafted epoxy resin river within Camp Tawonga's custom landscape sculpture, featuring realistic water effects, natural stones, dimensional trees, and textured terrain.

Behind-the-scenes view of Spolar Studio's fabrication process for Camp Tawonga, showing laser-cut landscape components, miniature trees, and detailed assembly of the custom donor recognition sculpture.

Spolar Studio team reviewing the custom Camp Tawonga landscape sculpture during fabrication, showcasing the scale, dimensional construction, and detailed craftsmanship of the installation.

Close-up of Camp Tawonga's dimensional landscape sculpture, featuring miniature cabins, handcrafted trees, layered terrain, and custom wood components representing the camp's natural environment.

CAMP TAWONGA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT TAWONGA

DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom sculptural donor recognition installation for Camp Tawonga's Capital Campaign to Preserve and Protect Tawonga. Inspired by the camp's natural landscape, the dimensional artwork combines hand-selected woods, layered topography, and a winding epoxy resin river to create a detailed representation of the environment the campaign seeks to preserve.
The installation features individually fabricated landscape elements, including laser-cut terrain layers, dimensional trees, miniature structures, and natural stone details. Hand-applied finishes and carefully selected materials create depth and texture, while the colorful resin river brings movement and visual continuity to the composition. Donor recognition is integrated into the artwork, connecting the generosity of campaign supporters to the landscape and mission of Camp Tawonga.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom sculptural donor recognition, dimensional landscape fabrication, mixed-media artwork, precision laser cutting, and detailed hand-finishing techniques.
PROJECT FEATURES: Sculptural Donor Recognition System • Dimensional Topographic Landscape • Hand-Selected Woods • Laser-Cut Terrain Layers • Laser-Engraved Donor Recognition • Epoxy Resin River • Miniature Architectural Elements • Custom Wood Fabrication • Hand-Applied Finishes • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Close-up of North Shore Congregation Israel's custom donor recognition wall, featuring laser-engraved epoxy resin plaques in blue, teal, and gray within a dimensional metal framework fabricated by Spolar Studio.

Custom donor recognition installation for North Shore Congregation Israel's Imagine the Possible Campaign, featuring a geometric arrangement of colorful resin donor blocks and an architectural metal framework.

Detailed view of custom epoxy resin donor plaques featuring laser-engraved names, textured finishes, and layered blue and teal tones within a dimensional recognition system.

Custom epoxy resin samples developed by Spolar Studio, showcasing variations in blue, teal, gray, and translucent finishes for the North Shore Congregation Israel donor recognition wall.

Behind-the-scenes material development at Spolar Studio, featuring custom resin pigments, color samples, and specialty finishing techniques used to produce dimensional donor plaques.

Spolar Studio installing custom epoxy resin donor plaques within the architectural metal framework for North Shore Congregation Israel's Imagine the Possible Campaign recognition wall.

Wide view of the custom donor recognition wall during installation, showing the large-scale metal framework, individually positioned resin blocks, and dimensional wall composition.

Angled close-up of laser-engraved epoxy resin donor plaques in deep blue and teal, highlighting the textured finishes and layered arrangement of the custom recognition wall.

NORTH SHORE CONGREGATION ISRAEL | IMAGINE THE POSSIBLE CAMPAIGN

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed a custom donor recognition wall for North Shore Congregation Israel's Imagine the Possible Campaign. The installation combines a dimensional block recognition system, custom metal framework, and richly colored epoxy resin plaques to create a distinctive architectural display celebrating the congregation's donors and supporters.
The recognition system features individually fabricated resin blocks in varying shades of blue, teal, green, and gray, each incorporating laser-engraved donor names and acknowledgments. Artfully finished surfaces create depth and subtle variations in color and texture, while the surrounding metal framework organizes the blocks into a cohesive composition. The layered arrangement transforms individual donor acknowledgments into a large-scale dimensional wall sculpture.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition design, epoxy resin fabrication, architectural metalwork, dimensional wall sculpture, and specialty finishing techniques.
PROJECT FEATURES: Custom Block Donor Recognition System • Laser-Engraved Epoxy Resin Plaques • Architectural Metal Framework • Hand-Finished Resin Surfaces • Dimensional Wall Sculpture • Custom Metal Finishing • Custom Fabrication & Installation

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS | SISTER WATER DONOR SCULPTURE

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

Spolar Studio designed, fabricated, and installed Sister Water, a custom sculptural donor recognition installation for the Sisters of St. Francis. Inspired by the movement and significance of water, the installation combines flowing strands of blue, teal, and white cord with integrated LED accent lighting to create a dramatic, dimensional artwork within the building's architectural environment.
The suspended string sculpture extends from a custom overhead structure into a sculpted, tiered base, creating the visual impression of cascading water. Carefully arranged strands and internal lighting produce layers of color, movement, and transparency, transforming the installation into an immersive architectural feature.
Complementing the central sculpture, Spolar Studio developed individual donor recognition plaques featuring engraved aluminum signage and coordinated finishes. Custom millwork and integrated lighting bring together the sculptural and functional elements into a cohesive recognition experience.
The project highlights Spolar Studio's expertise in custom donor recognition design, sculptural fabrication, architectural installations, integrated LED lighting, specialty millwork, and mixed-media experiential design.
PROJECT FEATURES: Custom Sculptural Donor Recognition • Suspended String Sculpture • Integrated LED Accent Lighting • Custom Millwork • Engraved Aluminum Recognition Plaques • Dimensional Architectural Artwork • Mixed-Media Fabrication • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Beth israel ner tamid | capital campaign

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Custom Panel Donor Recognition System • Dimensional Recognition Display • Hand-Finished Panels • Updateable Donor Name Plaques • Raised Acrylic Signage • Decorative Wall Finishes • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Divine Savior healthcare | La Vita

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Custom Panel Donor Recognition System • Capital Campaign Recognition • Dimensional Wall Mural • Forest-Inspired Environmental Graphics • Raised Acrylic Donor Plaques • Dimensional Lettering • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Close-up of the custom donor recognition wall at UW–Madison's Center for Dairy Research, featuring dimensional donor lettering mounted on hand-finished aluminum panels fabricated by Spolar Studio.

Full view of the architectural donor recognition wall at Babcock Hall, featuring horizontal aluminum donor panels, dimensional lettering, and Center for Dairy Research branding integrated into a marble-look wall.

Angled view of the Center for Dairy Research donor recognition wall at UW–Madison, highlighting horizontal metal panels, donor names, and integration with the building's architectural finishes.

Detailed view of tool-engraved donor names on custom brushed aluminum recognition panels fabricated by Spolar Studio for the Center for Dairy Research at UW–Madison.

Spolar Studio installer measuring and aligning custom aluminum donor recognition panels during installation at Babcock Hall, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW Madison Babcock hall | center for dairy research

DESIGN: Zimmerman Design Studios
DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Architectural Donor Recognition Wall • Hand-Finished Aluminum Panels • Tool-Engraved Donor Names • Dimensional Lettering • Brushed Metal Finishes • Integrated Institutional Branding • Custom Metal Fabrication & Installation

Camp interlaken jcc | Bridge to our future preservation campaign

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Updateable Donor Recognition System • Sculptural Wood Wall Relief • Dimensional Architectural Display • Layered Wood Fabrication • Custom Donor Recognition Plaques • Camp-Inspired Environmental Graphics • Dimensional Signage • Custom Fabrication & Installation

Custom donor recognition installation at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital featuring translucent poured resin panels with updateable second-surface vinyl graphics, mounted over a scenic canvas wall mural.

Close-up of a custom poured resin donor recognition panel fabricated by Spolar Studio, highlighting its organic shape, translucent finish, dimensional edges, and standoff mounting hardware.

Detailed view of custom resin donor plaques featuring second-surface vinyl donor acknowledgments, warm amber finishes, and decorative resin edges integrated into a mixed-media recognition wall.

Wide view of Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital's custom donor recognition wall, featuring three organic-shaped resin panels mounted over a large-scale canvas landscape mural.

Angled view of the custom hospital donor recognition installation, showcasing translucent resin panels, standoff mounting, and the scenic canvas wall mural behind the dimensional display.

Close-up of a large custom poured resin donor recognition panel featuring updateable second-surface vinyl names, decorative amber edges, and dimensional standoff mounting.

Detailed view of a translucent poured resin recognition panel at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, highlighting the organic perimeter, layered material effects, and donor names applied to the second surface.

Oconomowoc memorial hospital | Prohealth care foundation

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Updateable Donor Recognition System • Custom Poured Resin Panels • Second-Surface Vinyl Graphics • Canvas Wall Mural • Dimensional Donor Recognition • Decorative Resin Finishes • Standoff-Mounted Panels • Mixed-Media Architectural Installation • Custom Fabrication & Installation

agnesian health care | ripon medical center wall of honor

DESIGN, PRODUCTION & INSTALLATION: Spolar Studio

PROJECT FEATURES: Magnetic Block Donor Recognition System • Updateable Donor Plaques • Custom Wood Framework • Hand-Finished Copper Accents • Historical Recognition Wall • Environmental Graphics • Wall Mural • Archival Content Integration • Custom Fabrication & Installation

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