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Connecting tomorrow’s communities

Wayfinding is a valuable part of your overall master plan, supporting place branding, extending architecture and interior design narratives, and connecting future residents and visitors to community and economic opportunities.

Will wayfinding support a branded sense of place, promoting sought-after destinations?

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WESGROUP RIVER DISTRICT

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WESGROUP RIVER DISTRICT

Will wayfinding connect people to retail and commercial amenities, contributing to economic growth?

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CF SHOPS AT DON MILLS

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CF SHOPS AT DON MILLS

Will wayfinding support exceptional architecture and interior design to create a cohesive site experience?

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THE BUTTERFLY (IMAGE BY EMA PETER)

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THE BUTTERFLY INTERIOR (IMAGES BY LUKE POTTER)
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Hello, we’re Cygnus.

We improve how spaces are understood and experienced through design — empowering people to access important services, engage with their surroundings, and connect to what matters.

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CALGARY UNIVERSITY DISTRICT (IMAGE BY ADAM BOORMAN)

Cygnus partners with major developers on significant multi-phase, multi-tower projects. More than signs, we excel when wayfinding is part of an overall strategy to promote destinations, improve accessibility, build community, and support economic growth.

Our Partnerships

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OUR SERVICES

Expertise across the entire project.

Major developments we’re supporting

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QUADREAL BAYVIEW VILLAGE

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SHAPE PROPERTIES & CADILLAC FAIRVIEW RICHMOND CENTRE

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ANTHEM PROPERTIES GEORGETOWN 2

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MARCON TRICITY CENTRAL

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BEEDIE FRASER MILLS

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ONNI GILMORE PLACE

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KINGSETT CAPITAL VALHALLA VILLAGE

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Get in touch

More than signs, if wayfinding can contribute to the overall success of your project we’d like to hear from you.

Ross Milne is Cygnus' Managing Principal. Get in touch to discuss your project.