Project info
Client Rio Perla Properties
Architect Overland Partners
San Antonio, Texas
Pearl Brewery
Adding to the Charm of the Historic Pearl
Additional services
Placemaking Design In ProgressReimagining archival artifacts into modern wayfinding at Pearl Brewery
RSM Design partnered with Pearl in San Antonio, Texas, to reimagine the site’s existing environmental graphic design and wayfinding strategy. Pearl is a beloved mixed-use destination anchored by an 1800s historic brewhouse, once the largest brewery in Texas, brewing the esteemed Texas lager, Pearl.
The connection to the brewery’s legacy imbues the site with a sense of history and authenticity, making it a treasured cultural destination. Drawing inspiration from Pearl’s historic artifacts and distinct architectural language, RSM Design created a visual language that was both familiar and fresh. The signage incorporated unique materials, thoughtful placements, and creative forms, maintaining a strong connection to the site’s heritage while enhancing the user experience with moments of playful discovery. The result was a wayfinding system that not only guided visitors but also became an essential part of Pearl’s storytelling, inviting exploration and curiousity.
Salvaged railroad spikes were incorporated to create texture and pattern in the Pearl’s ‘P’ placemaking installation.
Preserved brewery artifacts reimagined as wayfinding
Archival bell-bottom jacks form the bases of the wayfinding signage, serving both a functional role and an authentic connection to history.
