The recognition industry evolved past heavy brass plaques years ago, requiring us to think outside-the-box.


Today, as the needs of our clients and donors evolve, we realize thinking outside-the-box isn’t enough. It’s time to think beyond-the-wall.

We’ve simplified our image while expanding our strategic capabilities. We’re thinking in our clients’ shoes while staying a step ahead in our industry. We’re providing strategic partnerships even if it means we don’t get the “job”.

Our clients’ best interest is our true north.


Altru Health System

OVERVIEW | Altru Health System’s new hospital in Grand Forks, ND, represents a bold, community-driven vision for modern healthcare—one that brings the healing power of nature indoors and celebrates philanthropy through meaningful, interactive storytelling. Eleven Fifty Seven was chosen as a trusted partner to help bring this vision to life through a recognition program unlike any other. From the outset, Altru’s team sought creative solutions that pushed beyond conventional donor walls. 1157 delivered with immersive, out-of-the-box concepts designed to foster connection, gratitude, and serenity—all while honoring donor impact in a fiscally responsible way. The final result is a vibrant, living story that reflects the heart of Altru and the generosity of those who support it.

RELEVANT PROJECT DETAILS
Strategy, design, fabrication, and installation
Custom recognition and interactive storytelling across the new hospital campus
• Collaborative approach, innovative concepts, and ability to deliver creative solutions across a range of budgets


OhioHealth Neuroscience Center at Riverside

When the Neuroscience Wellness Center opened in 2021, it proves it’s a facility unlike any in the nation. The assembled experts created exercise, education, and emotional support programs to help people living with neurologic conditions and their caregivers build strength, health, and community. The high level of care, professionalism of the team, focus on nature and overall wellness needed to be reflected in the space. The ever-growing acquisition and expansion of hospitals resulted in disparate donor recognition, lack of consistency and left the Foundation’s brand at risk. Serving as strategic ally, we developed an overall strategy for a consistent, cost-effective approach across their system, including an audit of existing recognition, look-and-feel development, and guidelines with protocols to ensure consistency of future recognition.

RELEVANT PROJECT DETAILS
• Naming and recognition throughout the 28,000 sq. ft building
• Strategic system covers various spaces and multiple campuses
• Emphasis on natural surrounding and natural lighting