Staircase identification plaques in metallic-finish ABS

The project

Archicercle manufactured a set of plaques to identify staircases within a residential community. The inscriptions ‘ESCALERA A’ and ‘ESCALERA B’ combine black lettering with a silver-coloured metallic appearance.

The rectangular plaques feature uppercase lettering. Both identifiers share the same graphic treatment and finish, creating a visually consistent set.

The plaques were manufactured from metallic-finish two-layer ABS. Their outlines were laser-cut, while engraving produced the black inscriptions, recessed into the surface. The contrast between the lettering and the background defines how each plaque is read.

Archicercle’s documented contribution centres on manufacturing: cutting the outlines and engraving the identifiers. The finished pieces retain a metallic appearance on an ABS base, rather than using solid metal plaques.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.