Waymakers On Gold Beach: Memorializing D-Day
New signs were fabricated, coated, and installed to help visitors find their way around Normandy.
It can be difficult for anyone who isn’t an obsessive history buff to go to an actual beach in Normandy and know what happened in that place – and 50 miles of beachfront that isn’t clearly marked doesn’t help someone figure where their father or grandfather came ashore.
This is why Charles Bergen Studios was tapped to create signs for the beaches. Bergen is an architect and artist with decades of architectural experience, which contributes to his understanding of the ways in which a particular piece relates to its location. His extensive knowledge and flair for simple, clean storytelling made his studio an excellent choice for this project.
