Front-Lit Channel Letters for Lens Studio in Langley

Project Description

This project appears to be the installation of a new storefront sign package for Peace Arch LenStudio Optometry in a new commercial retail unit.

The sign package consists of:

• Front illuminated channel letter sign displaying "LenStudio" with a custom logo.
• Double-sided illuminated projecting blade sign mounted perpendicular to the storefront for pedestrian visibility.
• The storefront is located beneath a steel and glass canopy in a modern mixed-use commercial development.

Sign Design

Main Storefront Sign

• Sign Type: Individual fabricated channel letters.
• Illumination: Front illuminated LED channel letters.
• Letter Finish: White acrylic faces with black returns (or dark painted aluminum returns).
• Logo: Custom fabricated illuminated logo integrated with the lettering.
• Mounting: Flush-mounted to the building fascia.

Blade Sign

• Double-sided illuminated cabinet sign.
• Black aluminum cabinet.
• White illuminated graphics.
• Mounted with steel brackets to the building structure.
• Designed for visibility from both pedestrian directions.

Fabrication Scope

Typical fabrication would include:

• CNC-cut aluminum returns
• Routed acrylic letter faces
• LED modules and power supplies
• Aluminum backing/raceway or individual stud mounting
• Powder-coated aluminum components
• Electrical wiring and waterproof connections
• Fabricated blade sign cabinet with translucent graphics

Installation Scope

Installation likely included:

• Site measurement and field verification
• Layout of sign locations
• Installation of mounting hardware
• Electrical connection to existing sign circuit
• Installation of channel letters
• Installation of illuminated blade sign
• LED testing and nighttime illumination check
• Silicone sealing around penetrations
• Final cleaning

Permit Requirements (Typical in British Columbia)

For a commercial project like this, the following approvals are commonly required:

Landlord Approval

• Architectural approval from the property owner or developer.
• Review of sign size, location, colors, and branding.

Building Sign Permit

Usually required because:

• New commercial tenant sign.
• New illuminated signage.
• Electrical connection.
• Exterior building installation.

Depending on the municipality (e.g., Surrey, White Rock, Coquitlam, Burnaby), the permit package generally includes:

• Site plan
• Elevation drawings
• Sign dimensions
• Structural attachment details
• Electrical information
• Landlord authorization

If the blade sign projects over a public sidewalk or right-of-way, additional municipal review may also be required.