signbox Q&A
Floor plans and images were then works have only consisted of chang-
digitally printed on the reverse of ing names to major facilities that
Signbox
acrylic panels, button-fixed within have been moved within the facility.
the coloured area.
In areas where information Talk us through the impor-
changes on a regular basis,
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tance of the vibrancy in the For more
Signbox supplied their Modular scheme for the college building.
Sign System, an elegant, robust Into recognised and stressed that
information...
and flexible solution which fea- the decor/ambience was con-
tured extruded interchangeable
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sidered pivotal in making the
aluminium profiles. student ‘offer’ attractive.
To animate internal areas and
Signbox Limited
introduce a fun element to the How have sustainable
signage, Signbox manufactured to
3 Egham Business Village
Q products been used in
INTO’s designers’ specifications, a this project?
Crabtree Road
range of large format graphics The modular signing system is a
Egham
including a knife and fork for the very high quality extruded
Surrey
cafe area, and giant graphics to
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engineered product that is
help identify the toilets’ locations. both durable and robust. It is
Fret-cut lettering is used applied also sustainable due to its future
Tel: 01784 438 688
directly to walls to supplement the proof design.
Fax: 01784 471 694
modular signage panel system,
Email:
sales@signbox.co.uk
identifying facilities and principal
areas within the Centre.
To meet the tight deadline for
the handover of the building
from the contractor to INTO,
Signbox completed the manufac-
turing of all the signs within
three weeks. The second phase
of the project for external sig-
nage is now under way and is
due for completion in February.
We asked Signbox a little more
about the brief, why they were
chosen and how accessible this
signage has made the campus.
What were the reasons
Q for Into choosing to work
with Signbox?
The tender selection process
A was based on an indicative
package of signs , besides cost and
quality , Signbox were elected on
the basis of their better under-
standing of works and previous
education experience.
What were the specifica-
Q
tions for the project?
Into provided a very elegant
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overall design and Signbox
contributed to the material speci-
fication. Signbox advised how the
design could encompass the
modular signing system to
accommodate the ongoing
changes that occur in education
facilities with digitally printed
over the external signage due to acrylics and how to achieve the
the tight timescale leading up to required keyplans which were
the official opening. provided at all floor levels to
To create a friendly welcome for ensure students could easily
both students and staff within progress all facilities.
the atrium area, bright orange
environmental graphics are set How has the Signbox
on a curved wall, displaying the
Q
product been successfully
INTO Centre’s logo. The effect implemented?
embraces the students within a Detailed formal drawing
comfortable seating area.
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approval process and samples
So that students can quickly ensured the client was well informed.
recognise the different areas of The appointed Signbox PM attended
the building and locate which site and checked all sign locations
floor they are on, a colour coding before providing sign location draw-
system integrates with the rest of ings for the client’s approval.
the décor used in the building.
This was achieved using elements Accessibility- how accessi-
of the INTO logo in large format,
Q
ble is the campus now?
providing a colourful background The way finding scheme was
for wayfinding decision points.
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entirely successful, additional
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