Archinect - Finding Form

Cubbies

2020-05-16T09:16:55-04:00

So I'm working on another sign program for a large multi-family property and I come across "cubbies" in the clubhouse. The ones in the fitness room makes sense but the ones in the community room have me scratching my head. I need to look for the interior elevation if there is indeed one available.

UCF Kenneth G. Dixon Athletic Village

2017-08-31T07:24:35-04:00

UCF is a prestigious school of higher education here in central Florida and the athletic program has been gaining ground on a national level in recent years so when we were asked to design the sports complex entry signage we were more than happy to respond. Adhering to the brand standards for color, type and logo we created a sense of place and a point of entry to the complex.

We fabricated (3) all aluminum signs with internal lighting and push through acrylic graphics. Both the architect and owners were happy with the results.

Aqua Luxury Apartments

2014-07-23T11:44:34-04:00

I have the privilege of working with an architectural signage firm who I design signage and wayfinding for and many of the projects are like this one for Aqua Luxury Apartments in Orlando, FL.

1/4" clear acrylic with polished edges and second surface painted graphics, raised symbols and copy with grade 2 braille and finally painted aluminum channel accents that also serve to hide the fasteners.

Connextions signage and wayfinding

2013-12-11T07:38:23-05:00

A sample of the architectural signage I designed for the new Connextions facility in Orlando, FL. Fabrication was done by Designage in Maitland, FL. The scope for this project was to design and fabricate interior / exterior signage and wayfinding that would compliment the building's architectural elements. Shown is a sample of the interior ADA compliant signage which is painted layered acrylic and one of the reception feature graphic which was cut from 1/8" aluminum and stud mounted off of the finished wall. On the exterior are fabricated, reverse channel logo graphics with LED halo lighting.

Photo credits: Designage, Inc., Connextions

Zinc sign plaques

2013-10-03T21:04:22-04:00

As a freelance sign designer I have the privilege of working with various sign companies and part of that is getting familiar with materials for ADA tactile signage. From the basic budget engraving stock to photopolymer and to, what is now my favorite, zinc. Because vendors charge by the square inch for zinc plaques it's a benefit to the customer for the designer to keep the size of the plaque small, just enough to provide the message and braille translation with the option to add a logo or graphic to the plaque. To make my design packages more interesting I like to add layers of painted acrylic or milled finish aluminum to my plaques as center and back plates. Again this is all taken into consideration when working with the customer's budget. I've attached a couple of sample images that show some different finishes and aging techniques I specify for different projects.