City of Fontana – Lewis Library
Signage program designed to elevate civic architecture and support learning access in Fontana.
Client: City of Fontana
Design Team: Nick Groh
Architect: RNL
Date Completed: 2009
Recognition, Legacy & Cultural Experience
Organizations are built on stories. The stories of the people who founded them, the communities they serve, the supporters who sustain them, and the missions that inspire them. Recognition environments provide an opportunity to make those stories visible, creating meaningful connections between people, place, and purpose.
For more than two decades, Linespace has partnered with museums, cultural institutions, universities, healthcare organizations, civic agencies, and nonprofit organizations to create donor recognition, memorial, interpretive, and environmental graphic experiences that are thoughtfully integrated into architecture and the visitor journey. Whether honoring transformational donors, celebrating institutional milestones, interpreting history, or creating spaces for reflection, our work balances storytelling, identity, and long-term stewardship.
Recognition is not simply about displaying names. It is an opportunity to celebrate generosity, preserve legacy, communicate mission, and create lasting connections between people and place.
Our approach begins by understanding the culture and mission of each organization. Working closely with leadership teams, architects, development offices, and stakeholders, we create recognition and storytelling experiences that support fundraising efforts, strengthen institutional identity, and deepen engagement with visitors, members, donors, and the broader community.
Select Recognition Projects
Flight 93 National Memorial
Signage and graphic design elements for a national memorial honoring the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 whose courageous actions on September 11, 2001, changed the course of history.
Client: National Park Service
Design Team: Nick Groh
Architect: Paul Murdoch Architects
Date Completed: 2015
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital – History Wall
A permanent graphic installation celebrating the legacy of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital through layered storytelling and brand integration in a highly visible public corridor.
Client: University of Southern California
Design Team: Nick Groh, Max Beach, Liezel Estipona
Date Completed: 2015
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USC Doheny Library
A refined donor recognition program for USC’s Doheny Memorial Library, combining etched glass, bronze finishes, and interactive storytelling to honor legacy and inspire tradition.
Client: University of Southern California
Design Team: Nick Groh, Max Beach
Date Completed: 2014
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
A comprehensive wayfinding signage and donor recognition system designed to support a major architectural expansion, balancing clean modern typography with intuitive universal iconography.
Client: Museum of Contemporary Art
San Diego
Design Team: Clint Woesner,
Christine Pagliarulo
Construction Management: Gafcon
Date Completed: 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital – Donor Wall
Donor recognition wall and interior signage reinforcing trust and transparency in healthcare.
Client: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Design Team: Nick Groh, Max Beach, Zoey Zhang
Date Completed: 2017
USC Kaufman School of Dance
Building signage and integrated donor recognition system for USC’s premier dance facility, celebrating the center’s supporters through refined, architectural graphic elements.
Client: University of Southern California
Design Team: Nick Groh, Max Beach
Date Completed: 2016