Going Big in the Desert: How YESCO Built Buckeye Commons’ 75-Foot Highway Landmark
A development as massive as the new Buckeye Commons and Buckeye Commons West shopping complex needs signage to match. When Sunbelt Investment Holdings brought us on board to handle the complete package, we knew the project demanded serious scale.
If you’re driving down the I-10 corridor in Arizona, the centerpiece is unmissable: a 75-foot-tall pylon sign weighing around 50,000 pounds. It stands as one of the largest illuminated polycarbonate face signs in the state.
Beyond the main pylon, the rest of the site’s directional system keeps visitors moving smoothly:
- Four additional pylon signs ranging from 20 to 60 feet tall
- Five 8-foot directional directories
- 15 custom ADA signs
A combination of corten steel and illuminated polycarbonate panels gives the complex a rustic aesthetic tailored to the desert landscape while guaranteeing high tenant visibility at night.
Site conditions provided a unique engineering challenge. The concrete footings and base pipes were over ten years old, left behind by an earlier design concept. Rather than scrapping the existing work, the engineering team retrofitted and reused the original steel and footings, saving time and resources while maintaining full structural integrity.
“The Buckeye Commons project reflects YESCO’s commitment to precision engineering and superior craftsmanship,” says Jeff Young, Chief Revenue Officer. “From the towering highway pylons to the parking signage, every piece was built to provide lasting value and visual impact.”