To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Construction Engineering at Purdue University, we designed a permanent timeline exhibit for the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering celebrating five decades of innovation, leadership, and industry impact.

Installed within the school, the exhibit chronicles the evolution of Purdue's Construction Engineering program from its founding in 1977 through its 50-year milestone in 2027. The experience was designed to honor the people, partnerships, and achievements that have shaped one of the nation's premier engineering-based construction programs while creating an enduring educational resource for students, faculty, alumni, and visitors.

Drawing from archival materials, historical records, and program milestones, we developed a comprehensive visual narrative that brings the program's history to life. The exhibit blends historical storytelling, photography, key achievements, and institutional context within a cohesive environmental graphic system tailored to the school's architecture and public spaces.

The timeline highlights significant developments in the Construction Engineering program, the growth of Purdue University and the College of Engineering, and the longstanding contributions of the Construction Engineering Advisory Committee. Careful attention was given to content hierarchy, readability, and visual continuity, allowing visitors to engage with 50 years of history in an intuitive and compelling way.

The finished installation serves as both a celebration of the program's legacy and a permanent expression of its identity. By transforming decades of milestones into an immersive visual experience, the exhibit reinforces Purdue Construction Engineering's tradition of excellence while inspiring future generations of students, faculty, and industry leaders. The result is a lasting landmark that connects the program's past, present, and future within the halls of the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering.

Designed by Cut Once. Produced in collaboration with Adler Display.

SERVICES PROVIDED
• Accessibility and Readability Review
• Artwork Production Preparation
• Brand Guidelines Interpretation
• Content Editing and Refinement
• Content Review and Organization
• Custom Illustration and Infographic Design
• Design Mockups and Visualization
• Environmental Design
• Exhibit Concept Development
• Exhibit Panel and Display Design
• Final File Delivery and Documentation
• Graphic Design
• Installation Planning and Coordination
• Interactive and Multimedia Design
• Leadership Vision Interpretation
• Materials and Finish Recommendations
• Mechanical Production (Technical)
• Photography and Illustration Preparation
• Printing and Fabrication Coordination
• Project Planning
• Quality Control and Final Review
• Timeline Development and Layout

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