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interiors
Delivering consistent
information
Maintaining wayfinding systems to accommodate architectural changes to a building can
be challenging if the displayed information and design of the signage need updating.
I
DEALLY, any new sign system should graphics to deliver information in a clear with multiple panels that included location
blend harmoniously with both and consistent way.” maps and key plans were required by UCL,
traditional and contemporary all of which had to be printed digitally.
environments, alike. Location maps Following the brief given by Placemarque,
When University College London (UCL) The Modular Sign System from Signbox Signbox applied a specialist paint finish to
recently revitalised the signs for its offered clarity and simplicity and could its sign system. The lightweight, extruded,
Grade 1-listed Wilkins Building, designers interchangeable aluminium profiles were
Placemarque created the artwork and given a natural stone finish.
obtained all the necessary consents for existing internal “Providing a well-informed and inspired
the historic interior. Existing internal
wayfinding signage had developed
wayfinding signage had
environment plays an integral part in the
design of ‘future-proofed’ educational
piecemeal over time. “Subsequently, there
was a mixture of signage types,
developed piecemeal
buildings,” says Mark Bartlett, md of
Signbox. “Effective sign systems are
inconsistency of information and
over time
flexible, adaptable and have visual
poor delivery of information in some of impact that engages the receiver
the buildings,” explains Placemarque’s without being obtrusive.”
Sue Manley. demonstrate its suitability for both
“The project intention was to develop a modern and traditional campus buildings.
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new system with classic styling and A total of 110 screen-printed directories
Colour provides new dimension
N
EWHAM College of Further Education Products were specified from the
has converted the outdated décor of Dulux Trade Diamond range, which is more
its Stratford Campus into a colourful durable and more stain resistant than
and stimulating learning environment. standard paints, as well as the new 2010
The College’s communal areas have been Gloss and Undercoat, a VOC legislation
transformed into livelier and brighter compliant solvent-based trim system.
spaces. In the lecture rooms, contrasting The Diamond range will last for five
schemes have been deployed to create years in this environment, withstanding
dimension and extra interest. heavy duty cleaning without losing
For the redecoration the College required its finish.
a durable and sustainable painting solution
and a colour specification designed to
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reduce maintenance cycles.
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