Benefactor Recognition Displays

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic honors their Philanthropic Partners through custom plaques displayed in the Hall of Benefactors at each respective campus. Philanthropic Partners at the highest level of giving are also recognized in Mathews Grand Lobby in the Mayo Building on the Rochester campus. Starting with conceptual visioning, Mayo Clinic and the design team determined that the purpose and qualities of Benefactor Recognition should address:

– Honoring and Thanks (Recognition)

– Appreciation (Impact of Giving)

– Reflective of Mayo Culture

– Timeless

– Personal Connection

The projects occurred in close sequence, with the display in Mathews Grand Lobby implemented first and the Hall of Benefactors immediately after. The displays are designed to work in concert with one another while maintaining a unique identity of their own. The end result is two distinct but unified spaces that bring a greater appreciation for the Philanthropic Partners of Mayo Clinic to the foreground.

The Mathews Grand Lobby’s key design elements are stone and lighting features. The stone provides a connection to Mayo’s legacy, with integrated lighting to maximize impact while maintaining an elegant overall display. The Hall of Benefactors took cues from the lobby space through its integral lighting, which is incorporated into white acoustical ceiling panels that create visual balance with the existing slate recognition plaques. The organization of the space is also reimagined to be more inviting by opening up to the adjacent atrium.