Grinnell College - Wayfinding Master Plan - 2017

SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING MASTER PLAN MARCH 2 017

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| J A N U A R Y 2017

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3 PROCESS Introduction Acknowledgments

Definition of Terms

Project Process

11 OBSERVATIONS

Sign Type Observations

21 DESIGN GUIDELINES

Graphic Standards

25 EXTERIOR SIGN TYPES

Sign Type Overviews Sign Type Details

57 EXTERIOR WAYFINDING PROGRAMMING

Wayfinding Methodology Key Destination & Parking Nomenclature Design & Location Criteria Sign Location Plans

71 NEXT STEPS

Implementation Budget

PROCESS Ayers Saint Gross was engaged by Grinnell College to prepare this Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan. It provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for exterior signage and wayfinding on the campus and delivers information necessary for its future implementation.

This document presents the strategic research and programming process related to the signage system, including design drawings, descriptions, and placement criteria. It also offers guidance on the organization of sign messages and wayfinding methodology.

INTRODUCTION Grinnell College holds that knowledge is a good to be pursued both for its own sake and for the intellectual, moral, and physical well-being of individuals and of society at large. The College provides a lively academic community to students and teachers of high scholarly qualifications from diverse social and cultural circumstances. Translating the essence of that spirit into physical form is a primary objective of the Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan effort and a prompt for the College’s pursuit of the signage planning effort.

The Grinnell College Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan provides guidance for the creation of a comprehensive family of exterior wayfinding signs that ensure the College’s mission and tradition are reflected in the identity and communication on the physical campus.

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The Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan includes general recommendations for an integrated-system approach to vehicular and pedestrian directional signage and architectural lettering.

The purpose of the Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan is to deliver a methodology for implementing future signage at Grinnell College.

This document is not meant to prescribe specific locations or messages since these will vary based on when the signage is implemented. Instead, this Plan establishes a framework for future development of signage and wayfinding that will strengthen the identity and physical environment of Grinnell College’s campus.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Campus/Landscape/Entry/Wayfinding (CLEW)

Building Projects Committee

Joe Bagnoli **

Joe Bagnoli ** Keith Brouhle * Larry Gleason * ** Steve Holtze Shane Jacobson John Kalkbrenner Denton Ketels Rachel Aaronson Mike Latham * Dave Robinson * Erik Simpson * Anne Spence Joel Spiegel Jim Swartz * Kate Walker (chair) * ** Rick Whitney * ** Eliza Willis Angela Voos

VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT

Chris Bair ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

Mike Burt ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Monica Chavez-Silva DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT & ENGAGEMENT

Larry Gleason ** COST PLANNING & MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL

Matthew Kluber ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ART

Connie Newport ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ADMISSION

Grinnell Advisory Panel on Accessibility and Universal Design (GAPAUD)

Jim Powers ** DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Corey Hammond Lucia Sidi Joyce Stern Angela Story Autumn Wilke Eliza Willis (chair)

Anna Schierenbeck STUDENT

Rick Whitney (chair) ** DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Eliza Willis PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Lesley Wright DIRECTOR OF FAULCONER GALLERY & LECTURER IN ART

* LEADERSHIP TEAM (HSSC) ** CORE TEAM (CLEW, AFA)

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DEFINITION OF TERMS In order to have an effective Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan, it is important to understand the interrelated nature of signage, wayfinding, and audience impressions. The following descriptions provide a foundation for a plan that meets the needs of the Grinnell College community.

Signage We use the term signage to mean the system of signs on campus that helps people navigate through the environment. The signage system is designed to address image, brand, and messaging needs. Signage design is successful when it carefully balances these aesthetic (image) and informational (message) needs. Signage performs both directional and identification functions.

Directional signs provide navigational guidance and identification signs label destinations. For the purpose of this document we distinguish between two types of identification signs—freestanding and architectural—with the latter being a type of identifier applied directly to a building.

Wayfinding The terms signage and wayfinding are often used together but they should not be thought of as interchangeable.

Signage employs wayfinding messages, but it is only one tool within the program. Wayfinding is broader reaching; it is an action that occurs between a user and a place and it’s affected by all visual and informational cues that help users understand where they are.

Beyond the physical setting, wayfinding for the College will begin well before a guest arrives. Tools such as the website, print collateral, and even personal conversations help audiences understand the totality of the campus as a place. These tools also establish the attitude of the campus and set the tone for a visitor’s experience. The physical wayfinding system is expected to meet the same standard for quality interactions and information sharing.

It should reinforce the institutional brand while delivering clear and simple navigational guidance.

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Audience and Impressions The Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan will enhance visitors’ impressions of the College. These impressions include those that occur the first time a guest visits, and those that occur every time someone arrives on campus.

There are three key audiences—first-time visitors, initiated users, and the broader community.

First-time visitors—whether prospective students, parents, conference attendees, or visiting athletes—are the most dependent on signage to guide them. Their initial impression will be an introduction to the physical surroundings. A simple and straightforward message system will direct them to destinations, minimize confusion, and make them feel welcome.

Initiated users include current students, faculty, staff, and others who regularly spend time on campus. These users rely less on the navigational aspects; their relationship with signage is more about “place making.”

The third audience group is the broader community. As the College’s neighbors, this group will be positively affected by the signage and wayfinding that promotes campus identity while integrating with the scale and aesthetic of the surrounding areas.

The Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan embodies a cohesive spirit that ties together a diverse and culturallyrich community and underscores the College’s physical relationship to the community.

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PROJECT PROCESS The Signage & Wayfinding Master Planning process for Grinnell College engaged a wide range of participants from the campus community.

Throughout the process, which began in the spring of 2016, the design team met with the College to gather information and research, share and refine designs, and gain design approvals from the various planning committees, comprised of leaders in Facilities, Communications, Admission, Campus Safety, Academics, and Financial departments. The Signage and Wayfinding Master Planning process was structured through the following phases: • • • • •

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Observations and Key Recommendations Concept Design Design Development Wayfinding Programming Methodology Final Master Plan Document

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Observations and Key Recommendations During the Observations and Key Recommendations phase, the design team toured the campus in order to gain a more thorough understanding of user paths, circulation, and parking. Summary observations were then shared with the planning committees for confirmation.

These committees participated in a Vision Session that further explored goals and objectives and informed design solutions suggested in later phases. Lastly, high-level recommendations were developed to inform the overall system design and function.

Concept Design During the Concept Design phase, research, goals and objectives identified during the previous phases of work were synthesized into a design framework for the final signage and wayfinding solutions. The design team presented three schemes to the planning committees for feedback and response in an on-campus workshop. The committees provided key feedback that resulted in select schematic refinements that were shared with President, Raynard S. Kington, and Senior leadership. Senior leadership at Grinnell College then identified a scheme for development based on the scheme’s seamless integration with the campus, approachable feel and reinforcement of Grinnell College’s brand.

Design Development

Master Plan Document

After receiving direction on a final concept design, the design team revised, refined, and expanded the concept design to encompass the entire family of exterior signs.

Working with the planning committees, the team finalized critical decisions about design details, nomenclature, and message criteria, such as the relationship between parking and destinations and refinement of sign dimensions, materials, and typography.

The master plan serves to codify the signage and wayfinding process and is a reference document for future modifications or additions to campus signage.

Wayfinding Programming Methodology

This Master Plan Document establishes and documents: • Guidelines for the use and implementation of the new signage system • Criteria for the design and programming of each exterior sign type • Descriptions of the wayfinding methodology

A critical component of this signage and wayfinding plan was to establish a consistent programming methodology to provide guidance on the location and messages of future signs. This task was completed simultaneously with the design effort. During the Programming phase, the Design Team worked with the college to establish a clear rationale for exterior sign locations. The system of signs and messages was designed to reinforce the institutional brand and deliver clear and simple navigational guidance.

During this phase of work, the planning committees prioritized destinations and circulation paths and determined the criteria for defining primary building entrances. The planning committees also finalized critical decisions about nomenclature and message criteria, such as the relationship between parking and destinations.

Significant programming enhancements included the introduction of architectural lettering on several building facades.

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OBSERVATIONS To better understand the current signage and wayfinding strategies on campus, the design team analyzed the campus setting, circulation patterns, and sign types. The qualitative and quantitative information gathered during this phase is represented in the images and diagrams that follow.

Observations in this section were reviewed and confirmed by the planning committees.

SYSTEM AESTHETIC

Observation • System consists of ground mounted post and panel sign types

• Signs display a mixture of versions of the logo mark

• Sign types include: Vehicular directional, Map kiosk, Building Identification (2 styles) and parking regulatory

• Signs system shows fading and low contrast typography

• Larger signs are typically mounted in exposed concrete pad

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• Some signs have concealed illumination in header

GATEWAYS (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)

Observation • Primary identity gateway sign is under-scaled for its location • No presence at night or in low light • Gateways blend into the surrounding context

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VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL

Observation • College wayfinding needs to coexist with existing municipal signage

• Overuse of arrows causes confusion

• Corner locations are hard to read while driving

• Some signs are damaged and missing bottom red panels

• Messages are difficult to read due to small type size, low contrast, and overall setback distance of sign from roadway

• Sign sizes vary to accommodate information

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PARKING SIGNS

Observation • Parking lots are not numbered or named and there is a lack of general information panel at entrances to lots • Visitor parking is inconsistently marked or not identified • Regulatory parking information is inconsistently presented

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MAP / DIRECTORY KIOSKS

Observation • Orientation maps/directories are limited and underutilized on campus • Map/directories are not located to intercept first time visitors to campus • Perspective map causes areas of campus further away (to North) to have less detail or for the content to be obstructed

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PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL

Observation • Very few pedestrian directional signs were observed on campus • Pedestrian paths are not supplemented with directional wayfinding to campus destinations • Absence of wayfinding makes it difficult for visitors and uninitiated audiences to comfortably navigate the campus

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BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

Observation • Ground-mounted signs are typically positioned on the street side of building (fire code); and are often not located for pedestrian audiences • Facade or architectural lettering is limited and understated • Signs are inconsistently positioned relative to primary and secondary building entrances

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• Building addresses are larger than actual building names (fire code) • Smaller secondary text is difficult to read

TEMPORARY SIGNS

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Observation • Temporary directional signs are used in an attempt to solve wayfinding issues • Signs create clutter and detract from overall campus character • Signs often blow over or be difficult to maintain

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DESIGN GUIDELINES Signage is one of the first things a visitor sees when arriving on campus. It is an important opportunity to introduce and reinforce the Grinnell College brand.

Signage incorporating the College’s Graphic Standards creates a sense of place for students, visitors, faculty, and staff. Grinnell College’s existing Graphic Standards are adapted to meet the legibility demands of signage while retaining the look and feel of the brand.

GRAPHIC STANDARDS Typography / Colors

T1 - Helvetica Neue LT Std - 75 Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 T2 - Helvetica Neue LT Std - 65 Medium A B CDE FGHIJKL MNOPQR ST UVWXYZ ab cd ef g hijk lm nop qrstu v wxyz 12 3 45 6 7890 T3 - Helvetica LT Std - 55 Roman ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890

P1 PAINT 1 “Brown Ebony” MP 13799, Semi-gloss LRV 6.4

P4 PAINT 4 “Dark Tatar Red” MP 14402, Semi-gloss LRV 8.3

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P2 PAINT 2 “Bellaire Brown” MP 12808, Semi-gloss LRV 5.4

V1 VINYL 1 3M-White Vinyl Film 3M 7125-20 Matte Sheeting

P3 PAINT 3 “Modena Mud” MP 607, Semi-gloss LRV 12.9

V2 VINYL 2 3M Scotchlite Reflective Graphic Film 3M 680-10 Reflective Sheeting

S1 STONE 1 Wisconsin Sourced Natural Limestone

GRAPHIC STANDARDS Symbols / Artwork

LEFT ARROW

UP-LEFT ARROW

ACCESSIBLE SYMBOL

PARKING SYMBOL

(circle denotes arrow size)

A

(circle denotes arrow size)

STRAIGHT ARROW

(circle denotes arrow size)

UP-RIGHT ARROW

(circle denotes arrow size)

RIGHT ARROW

(circle denotes arrow size)

B

C

D

E

F

J

K

L

M

S

G

GC_BRAND_Horiz

H GC_Leaf

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EXTERIOR SIGN TYPES The family of exterior campus signs conveys clear wayfinding messages and reinforces Grinnell College’s brand. Each sign type serves a unique function. Designed to aid vehicular and pedestrian navigation, exterior campus signs deliver a hierarchy of information.

SIGN TYPE OVERVIEWS Vehicular Sign Types

LOT A

Message One

Visitors Students

Short Name

Message One

Right Destination

PARKING LOT A Monday - Saturday 5am to 12am

Short Name

Second Message

Spacing for Long Destination

Right Destination Second Message

Spacing for Long Destination

SIGN TYPE 1.1

SIGN TYPE DIR.1 VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (PRIMARY) (PRIMARY)

SIGN TYPE 1.2

SIGN VEHICULAR TYPE DIR.2DIRECTIONAL VEHICULAR (SECONDARY) DIRECTIONAL (SECONDARY)

Drop Off

Permits Available at Administration Office or Campus Safety

All Deliveries To Main Loading Dock

S moke Free C ampus

SIGN TYPE 1.3 SIGN TYPE DIR.3 VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (TERTIARY) (TERTIARY)

SIGN TYPE 2 PARKING LOT (PRIMARY)

Smoke Free Campus

LOT A Visitors Students PARKING LOT A Monday - Saturday 5am to 12am

Drop Off

Permits Available at Administration Office or Campus Safety

All Deliveries To Main Loading Dock

S moke Free C ampus

SIGN TYPE 1.3 EHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (TERTIARY)

SIGN TYPE 2.1

Welcome to Grinnell No Parking 12am - 5am

SIGN TYPE 2.2 SIGN TYPE PARKING LOT PRK.2 ID PARKING LOT IDENTIFICATION PARKING LOT IDENTIFICATION (PRIMARY) (SECONDARY) (PRIMARY) (SECONDARY)

SIGN TYPELOT PRK.1 PARKING ID Smoke Free Campus

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SIGN TYPE OVERVIEWS Pedestrian Sign Types

Short Name

Right Destination

Right Destination

Second Message

Second Message

Spacing for Long Destination

Spacing for Long Destination

Building Name Building Name Possible Memoriam Name Here

1234 Road Drive

Possible Memoriam Name Here

4’-4.25”

Message One

Short Name

4’-4.25”

Message One

Building Name Building Nam Possible Memoriam Name Here

1234 Road Drive

TO SCALE

SIGN TYPES 4.1 AND SIGN 4.2TYPES 4.1 AND SIGN 4.2 TYPE 5.1

SIGN TYPE 5.1

SIGN TYPE KSK.1 &PEDESTRIAN KSK.2 SIGN TYPEDIRECTIONAL PED.1 PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS KIOSKS PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL PEDESTRIAN PEDESTRIAN MAP KIOSK

PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL

Possible Memoriam Name Here

1234 Road Drive

SIGN TYPE 6.1 BUILDING ID (PRIMARY)

SIGN TYPE 6.1 BUILDING ID (PRIMARY)

1234 Road Drive

SIGN TYPE 6.2 BUILDING ID (SECONDARY)

SIGN TYPE 6.

BUILDING ID (SECONDARY

Message One Short Name

Second Message Spacing for Long Destination

SIGN TYPE 5.1 STRIAN DIRECTIONAL

Building Name Possible Memoriam Name Here

4’-4.25”

Right Destination

Building Name Possible Memoriam Name Here

Building Name Possible Memoriam Name Here

1234 Road Drive 1234 Road Drive

SIGN TYPE 6.1

SIGN TYPEBUILDING BLD.1 ID

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION (PRIMARY) (PRIMARY)

SIGN TYPE 6.2

SIGN TYPE BLD.2A BUILDING ID

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION (SECONDARY) (SECONDARY)

SIGN TYPE 6.2

SIGN TYPE BLD.2B BUILDING ID

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION (TERTIARY) (TERTIARY)

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SIGN TYPE OVERVIEWS Building Mounted Lettering

ROSENFIELD CAMPUS CENTER SIGN TYPE BLD.24

ROSENFIELD CAMPUS CENTER BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERING (24” TALL)

BEAR RECREATION ROSENFIELD CAMPUS AND ATHLETICS CENTER BEAR RECREATION AND ATHLETICS CENTER SIGN TYPE BLD.18

BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERING

BEAR (18” TALL) NATATORIUM

BEAR RECREATION AND ATHLETICS CENTER BEAR NATATORIUM

BEAR NATATORIUM SIGN TYPE BLD.12

BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERING (12” TALL)

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CENTER

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SIGN TYPE DIR.1 Vehicular Directional (Primary)

7’-0.5” 6’-6.5”

8”

3”

6’-6.5”

A

Message One

Max. Visible Message Area

Short Name Right Destination

2’-5.5” x 5’-6.5”

4’-6”

B

Second Message

7’- 0”

Spacing for Long Destination

6”

C

D

3’-0”

E

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 1.1 - VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (LARGE) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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3”

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type DIR.1

A

Sign Cabinet Product: Fabricated aluminum sign cabinet Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, internal and double-sided Mounting Method: Direct burial to concrete footer (with concealed mounting posts) Note: Provide at-grade rectangular concrete pad with brush-finish, pad shall extend 3� past all components

B

Message Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow Process: Push-through internal illumination Typestyle: T2 Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Cabinet with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

C

Accent Post Product: Fabricated aluminum accent post Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, edge-light and double-sided (concealed light washes Message Panel face) Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet

D

Accent Base(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P4 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet Note: Base top shall have slight pitch to allow for water shedding

E

Stone Base Product: Limestone Base (S1), core-drilled to accept Sign Cabinet’s concealed mounting posts and cut to accept Sign Cabinet and Accent bases (minimize tolerances between components) Finish: Unfinished top and sides, finish bottom smooth - provide sealant as recommended by manufacturer Mounting Method: Dry-stack on concrete pad Note: Base top shall have slight pitch to allow for water shedding

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SIGN TYPE DIR.2 Vehicular Directional (Secondary)

3”

7’-0.5” 3”

6’-6.5”

3”

1.5”

3”

A

Message One 1’-8” x 2’-8” Max. Visible Message Area

B

Right Destination Second Message Spacing for Long Destination

C

3’-0”

3”

7’-6”

5’-0”

Short Name

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 1.2 - VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (MEDIUM) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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SECTION VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type DIR.2

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Break-away concrete footer, below grade Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyle: T2 Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE DIR.3 Vehicular Directional (Tertiary)

3”

2’-6” 3”

2’-0”

1.5”

3”

2’-6” 2”

3”

A

2”

A

3.5”

B B

C

4”

3”

Drop Off All Deliveries To Main Loading Dock

3’-0”

3’-0”

6’-2”

1.5”

3’-0”

2’-4”

ELEVATION VIEW SECTION VIEW SIGN TYPE 1.3 - VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL (SMALL) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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BACK VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type DIR.3

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Break-away concrete footer, below grade Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pan Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 and T3 Rule Line Process: Applied reflective vinyl Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE PRK.1 Parking Lot Identification (Primary) 6” 5”

3’-0” 2”

6’-6.5”

3”

2”

1.5”

3”

D

1’-6”

E

A

B

6”

LOT A

LOT A

2”

PARKING LOT A Monday - Saturday 5am to 12am

PARKING LOT A Monday - Saturday 5am to 12am

Permits Available at Administration Office or Campus Safety

Permits Available at Administration Office or Campus Safety

Smoke Free Campus

supmaC eerF ekomS

4”

Visitors Students

3’-0”

3’-0”

3”

11’-3”

3’-0”

Visitors Students

2”

C

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 2.1 - PARKING LOT IDENTIFICATION Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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SECTION VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type PRK.1

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Break-away concrete footer, below grade Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 and T3 Rule Line Process: Applied reflective vinyl Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

D

Symbol Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum symbol frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

E

Symbol Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P4 Copy Process: Push-through internal illumination Typestyles: T1 Mounting Method: Mounts to Symbol Frame with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE PRK.2 Parking Lot Identification (Secondary)

3’-0” 8”

2”

3” 1’-4”

2”

1.5”

4 7/8”

8 1/2”

D

3.5”

C

A

8”

2”

1’-4”

2”

C

B

3’ - 6 “

3’-2”

6’-2”

Welcome to Grinnell No Parking 12am - 5am

2‘-7“

5/16”

A

1 1/8” 1 3/8”

3’-0”

3’-0” 2”

6“

2”

E

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 4.1 - PEDESTRIAN KIOSK (SINGLE) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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E

SECTION VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type PRK.2

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Post

B

Message Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pan Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 and T3 Rule Line Process: Applied reflective vinyl Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Frame with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

C

Symbol Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum symbol frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

D

Symbol Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P4 Copy Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T1 Mounting Method: Mounts to Symbol Frame with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

E

Sign Post Product: Aluminum sign post Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Direct-bury to concrete footer

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SIGN TYPE KSK.1 & KSK.2

3”

1.5”

Pedestrian Map Kiosk

2’-9”

2’-9” 2’-0”

3” 3”

3”

1 1/8“

3”

3” 3”

2’-0”

3”

A A B

3’- 3”

4’-2”

B

3”

6 1/4”

6’-2”

C

D

3’-0”

D

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 4.2 - PEDESTRIAN KIOSK (DOUBLE) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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BACK VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type KSK.1 & KSK.2

A

Sign Cabinet Product: Fabricated aluminum sign cabinet Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, internal and double-sided Mounting Method: Direct burial to concrete footer (with concealed mounting posts) Note: Provide at-grade rectangular concrete pad with brush-finish, pad shall extend 3� past all components

B

Map Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Map Window: Provide map window as show with lockable access for map replacement Window Face: Clear, non-glare acrylic Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Cabinet with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

C

Accent Post Product: Fabricated aluminum accent post Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, edge-light and double-sided (concealed light washes Message Panel face) Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet

D

Accent Base(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P4 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet Note: Base top shall have slight pitch to allow for water shedding

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SIGN TYPE PED.1 Pedestrian Directional

3”

2’-6” 2’-0”

1.5”

3”

2’-6” 2’-0”

3”

2 5/8”

3”

1”

3”

Message One

Message One

A

4’-7.5”

1 3/4”

Short Name

Short Name B

Right Destination

Right Destination

Second Message

Second Message Spacing for Long Destination

C

3’-0”

3”

2” 6 1/4”

6’-2”

Spacing for Long Destination

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 5.1 - PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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SECTION VIEW

BACK VIEW

3”

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type PED.1

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Direct-bury to concrete footer Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow Process: Applied matte vinyl - V1 Typestyle: T2 Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE BLD.1 Building Identification (Primary)

7’-9.5”

0.5”

1.5”

2’- 6”

2’ -1.5”

4”

9”

3”

6’-6.5”

Building Name

3”

A

Possible Memoriam Name Here

4”

2”

1’- 5”

B

1234 Road Drive

C

D

2’-2“

E

CONCRETE FOOTER, BELOW GRADE SIZE AND DEPTH AS REQUIRED BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 6.1 - BUILDING ID (PRIMARY) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.1

A

Sign Cabinet Product: Fabricated aluminum sign cabinet Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, internal and double-sided Mounting Method: Direct burial to concrete footer (with concealed mounting posts) Note: Provide at-grade rectangular concrete pad with brush-finish, pad shall extend 3� past all components

B

Message Panel(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy Process: Push-through internal illumination Typestyle: T2 and T3 Logo, Donor Copy, and Rule Line Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Cabinet with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

C

Accent Post Product: Fabricated aluminum accent post Finish: Surface Painted P1 Illumination: Yes, edge-light and double-sided (concealed light washes Message Panel face) Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet

D

Accent Base(s) Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pans Finish: Surface Painted P4 Copy Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyle: T2 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Cabinet Note: Base top shall have slight pitch to allow for water shedding

E

Stone Base Product: Limestone Base (S1), core-drilled to accept Sign Cabinet’s concealed mounting posts and cut to accept Sign Cabinet and Accent bases (minimize tolerances between components) Finish: Unfinished top and sides, finish bottom smooth - provide sealant as recommended by manufacturer Mounting Method: Dry-stack on concrete pad Note: Base top shall have slight pitch to allow for water shedding

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SIGN TYPE BLD.2A Building Identification (Secondary)

4’-6” 6”

3”

3’-6”

3”

A 3 in

Building Name

3 1/2 in

1 1/4 in

B

Possible Memoriam Name Here

C

1234 Road Drive

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 5.2 - BUILDING ID (SECONDARY) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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D

SECTION VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.2A

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Break-away concrete footer, below grade Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pan Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow / Symbol Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 and T3 Rule Line Process: Applied reflective vinyl Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

D

Address Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pan Finish: Surface Painted P4 Copy Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE BLD.2B Building Identification (Tertiary)

4’-0” 3”

3’-6”

3”

A 3 in

Building Name 1 1/4 in

Possible Memoriam Name Here

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE 5.2 - BUILDING ID (SECONDARY) Scale: 3/4” = 1’-0”

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B

C

SECTION VIEW

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.2B

A

Sign Frame Product: Fabricated aluminum sign frame Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Break-away concrete footer, below grade Note: Where signs are placed within circulation path, provide 0.5� thk cane detection bar at 27�

B

Sign Background Material: Aluminum, routed as shown Finish: Surface Painted P1 Mounting Method: Welds to Sign Frame

C

Message Panel Product: Fabricated aluminum sign pan Finish: Surface Painted P2 Copy / Arrow / Symbol Process: Applied reflective vinyl - V2 Typestyles: T2 and T3 Rule Line Process: Applied reflective vinyl Logo Process: Etched and filled P3 Mounting Method: Mounts to Sign Background with concealed tamper-resistant hardware

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SIGN TYPE BLD.24

2’-0”

Building Mounted Lettering (24” tall)

ROSENFIELD CAMPUS CENTER

2’-3”

1’-6”

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.24 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (24” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BEAR RECREATION AND ATHLETIC CENTER

1’-0”

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.18 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (18” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BEAR NATATORIUM

A

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.12 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (12” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

DROP-IN REFERENCE NTS

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A

A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.24

A

Letters Letter Height: 24” Letter Depth: 2.0” Typeface: T1 Face: Aluminum, 0.090” thk Returns: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Back: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Finish: Surface Painted P2 Mounting: Stud-mounted flush to wall surface Wall Surface: Varies

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2’-0”

SIGN TYPE BLD.18 ROSENFIELD CAMPUS CENTER Building Mounted Lettering (18” tall)

2’-3”

1’-6”

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.24 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (24” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BEAR RECREATION AND ATHLETIC CENTER

1’-0”

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.18 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (18” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BEAR NATATORIUM

A

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.12 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (12” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

DROP-IN REFERENCE NTS

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A

A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.18

A

Letters Letter Height: 18” Letter Depth: 2.0” Typeface: T1 Face: Aluminum, 0.090” thk Returns: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Back: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Finish: Surface Painted P2 Mounting: Stud-mounted flush to wall surface Wall Surface: Varies

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2’-0”

ROSENFIELD CAMPUS CENTER

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.24 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (24” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

2’-3”

1’-6”

SIGNBEAR TYPERECREATION BLD.12

AND ATHLETIC CENTER

BuildingELEVATION Mounted Lettering (12” tall) VIEW

1’-0”

SIGN TYPE BLD.18 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (18” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

BEAR NATATORIUM

A

ELEVATION VIEW SIGN TYPE BLD.12 - BUILDING MOUNTED LETTERS (12” TALL) Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

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A

A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical of sign type BLD.12

A

Letters Letter Height: 12” Letter Depth: 1.0” Typeface: T1 Face: Aluminum, 0.090” thk Returns: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Back: Aluminum, 0.063” thk Finish: Surface Painted P2 Mounting: Stud-mounted flush to wall surface Wall Surface: Varies

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EXTERIOR WAYFINDING PROGRAMMING The wayfinding strategy derives from collected data, observations and analyses, and the concurrent development of the Campus Master Plan. Key Destination Nomenclature, Location Criteria, and Sign Locations are based on this new plan.

WAYFINDING METHODOLOGY Advance Wayfinding

Messaging

Advance wayfinding information inspires confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps visitors navigate a new place more quickly and efficiently. Once at a destination, the system of signs and messages reinforce this objective.

Wayfinding begins before a visitor arrives at a destination, and signage is only one tool in the wayfinding continuum of experiences and information that guides people to points of interest. Web sites, print collateral, event advertising, and personal conversations are other examples of wayfinding tools that help guide audiences before they arrive.

Members of the Design Team, planning committees, and Senior Leadership carefully devised a methodology for the messaging displayed on campus signage. In all cases, it is assumed that the target audience for vehicular and pedestrian signage will be first-time visitors or those uninitiated or unfamiliar with campus. Vehicular signage text will be limited to 6 lines. For pedestrian signage, the limit is only 8 lines. Therefore, it is critical to prioritize information for display. The following parameters were set by the Committee.

On-Campus Wayfinding On-campus wayfinding information is designed for first time or infrequent visitors. Signs cannot and should not list every possible destination. This would result in confusion and illegibility, especially for those first-time visitors, looking for the highest level of information only.

Therefore, a hierarchy of destinations is applied to Grinnell College’s wayfinding program, based on the importance to visitors, new students, and community. The system of signs and messages reinforces the institutional brand while delivering clear and simple navigational guidance.

Because visitors arriving by vehicle are seeking restrictionfree parking in proximity to the final destination, key destinations that have an obvious public interface (e.g., Rosenfield Campus Center, Bucksbaum Arts Center, Chrystal Center, Bear Recreation & Athletic Center) were identified by the planning committees.

If additional space remains, vehicular signs will display the names of proximate campus buildings that are likely visitor destinations. Vehicular signs will display only the names of buildings that the driver has not already passed.

Similar priorities are established for pedestrian signage.

Similar to vehicular signage, pedestrian signage will prioritize building identification for those buildings most likely to attract first-time visitors to campus.

Building names will appear on pedestrian messaging when a particular building’s architectural lettering (on the face of the building) is not visible from the pedestrian path.

The goal is not to list every building name on each sign; rather, it is to help those unfamiliar with campus navigate unintuitive routes to key destinations.

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KEY DESTINATION NOMENCLATURE DIRECTIONAL SIGN COPY

ORIENTATION MAPS & BUILDING ID SIGN COPY

Bear Recreation and Athletic Center

Charles Benton Bear ’39 Center for Recreation and Athletics

Bucksbaum Arts Center

Matthew and Carolyn Swartz ’51 Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Faulconer Gallery

Faulconer Gallery

Harris Center

Harris Center

Herrick Chapel

Herrick Chapel

Humanities and Social Studies Complex

Humanities and Social Studies Complex

Noyce Center

Noyce Science Center

Rosenfield Campus Center

Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center

Admission

Admission

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DIR.3 DIR.3

DIR.3

DESIGN & LOCATION CRITERIA

PRK.2

DESIGN & LOCATION CRITERIA

Vehicular Directional Signs

Parking Lot Identification Signs

DESIGN CRITERIA

DESIGN CRITERIA

•

Text and symbols shall be internally illuminated (DIR.1)

•

Parking symbol shall be internally illuminated (PRK.1)

•

Text and symbols shall be reflective (DIR.2 and DIR.3)

•

Text and symbols shall be reflective

•

Destinations listed left, right, and straight ahead

•

Clearly identifies lot number at entrances

•

No more than 6 lines of text

•

Indicates parking usage and hours

•

No more than 30 characters per line (DIR.1)

•

Sign is double-sided

•

No more than 28 characters per line (DIR.2)

•

Copy heights as indicated in Graphic Details

•

No more than 8 characters per line (DIR.3)

•

Copy heights as indicated in Graphic Details

•

Approved building names are used

9

DIR.1

DIR.1

1

7

•

Right side of each drive lane in unobstructed locations

•

Announce turns prior to intersections by a safe margin at driving speed

PRK.2 PRK.1

2

Programmed with the first-time visitor in mind

•

Direct drivers to key destinations

•

Perpendicular to travel lane

•

Minimum of 3’-0” from curb to edge of sign

DIR.1 PRK.1

DIR.3

N

LOCATION CRITERIA

C

•

DIR.1

8

LOCATION CRITERIA

PRK.2 PRK.2

DIR.3

•

Located at lot entrances

•

Perpendicular to travel lane served by lot (with individual exceptions as required by site conditions)

•

Minimum of 3’ from curb to edge of sign

•

Located as not to disrupt motorists’ sight lines

K

DIR.2

PRK.1

DIR.3

6

DIR.2 PRK.1

PRK.2

DIR.2

DIR.2 PRK.1 PRK.1

J

DIR.3

H L

DIR.3

5

S A

DIR.3

PRK.1

DIR.1

PRK.1 PRK.2

DIR.3

3 4

PRK.1 DIR.1

DIR.1

PRK.2

VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

PARKING LOT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

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DIR.1

DIR.2 DIR.2

5

PED.1

PED.1 KSK.2 PED.1

DESIGN & LOCATION CRITERIA

DESIGN & LOCATION PED.1CRITERIA

Pedestrian Map Kiosks

Pedestrian Directional Signs

DESIGN CRITERIA

DESIGN PED.1 CRITERIA

•

Changeable campus map accessible via hinged access door

•

Navigational aid to key destinations and parking

•

Campus map and directory provided by Graphics Department

•

•

Scaled for pedestrian viewing and accessible for ambulatory and PED.1 PED.1 wheelchair viewing.

Delivers adequate information to direct users to the next sign or kiosk

•

Destinations listed left, right, and straight ahead

•

May be two-sided sign if conditions allow

•

No more than 8 lines of text

•

No more than 18 characters per line

•

Destinations based on proximity

•

Located at transitions from vehicular to pedestrian navigation such as parking lots, pedestrian drop-offs andPED.1 bus stops

•

Located in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic and merging paths PED.1

1

PED.1

7

PED.1

LOCATION KSK.2 CRITERIA

PED.1

KSK.2

SK.2

9

KSK.2

LOCATION CRITERIA

PED.1

•

Judiciously placed along pedestrian paths

•

Placed at major pedestrian decision points

•

Oriented perpendicular to path of travel (with some exceptions as required by site conditions)

PED.1

N

8

KSK.2 PED.1

KSK.2

PED.1 PED.1

C PED.1 PED.1

KSK.2

PED.1

6

PED.1 PED.1

PED.1 KSK.2

KSK.2 PED.1 KSK.1

PED.1

S PEDESTRIAN MAP KIOSKS AND PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

3 4

PED.1

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BDG.2A BDG.2A BDG.2A

BDG.2A DESIGN & LOCATION CRITERIA

DESIGN & LOCATION CRITERIA

Building Identification Signs

Architectural Lettering

BDG.2B

BDG.2B

BDG.2A

•

Displays the full building name

•

•

Includes reflective building address (BLD.1 & BLD.2A)

•

BLD.1 Line Lengths: Building Name (max. 20 characters per line), Department Name (max. 40 charactersBDG.1 per line), Donor Name (max. 30 characters per line)

BDG.2A

•

BDG.2B

Dimensional letters shall be 12”, 18”, or 24” tall (with select BDG.2A exceptions) and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis Dimensional letters shall be bronze (with select exceptions to

provide adequate contrast on dark buildingBDG.2 surfaces) B BDG.2 B

•

Letters shall be pin-mounted

BDG.18

•

BLD.2 Line Lengths: Building Name (max. 16 characters per line), BDG.1 Department Name (max. 40 charactersBDG.1 per line)

•

Type shall be a combination of upper and lower case letters

•

Freestanding signs are single or double-sided depending on site requirements

•

Messages shall be left aligned and stacked, or centered on one line, and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis

1

7

BDG.2B

BDG.2B BDG.1

9

DESIGN CRITERIA 9

DESIGN CRITERIA

1

A

BDG.2B

BDG.1

BDG.1 LOCATION

•

N

7

8

BDG.2B

BDG.2A

8

CRITERIA

Placed at primary and secondary entrances of each building

BDG.2A

C

C

BDG.2B BDG.2B

BDG.2A

BDG.2B BDG.2B

BDG.2B

6

BDG.1

BDG.2A

6

BDG.2B

BDG.2A

BDG.2A

BDG.2B

BDG.2B

BDG.2B

BDG.2A

BDG.2A

BDG.2B BDG.2A BDG.2B

P

BDG.2B BDG.2A

S

S

BDG.1

A 3 4

BDG.1

BDG.2B

BDG.24

3 4

BDG.1

BDG.24 BDG.2A BDG.1

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS BDG.2A

BDG.2A

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VEHICULAR SIGN LOCATION PLAN Sign Location Key - LOC DIR.1

Vehicular Directional (primary)

DIR.2

Vehicular Directional (secondary)

DIR.3

Vehicular Directional (tertiary)

PRK.1

Parking Lot ID

PRK.2

Parking Lot ID (secondary)

Key Destinations

01 Admissions 02 Bear Recreation and Athletic Center 03 Bucksbaum Arts Center

DIR.3 DIR.3

04 Faulconer Gallery 05 Harris Center 06 Herrick Chapel 07 Humanities and Social Studies Complex 08 Noyce Center 09 Rosenfield Campus Center

2 PRK.2

DIR.2

K

DIR.2

PRK.1

DIR.2 DIR.1

E

PRK.1

PRK.1

PRK.2

DIR.2

DIR.2 PRK.1 PRK.1

J H

L 5 PRK.1

PRK.2

DIR.3

Notes

9

ALL LOCATIONS SHALL BE STAKED IN THE FIELD WITH OWNER AND DESIGNER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TWO (2) STAKES FOR ALL SIGN LOCATIONS WITH TWO (2) POSTS.

DIR.1

PRK.2

DIR.3

CAMPUS GATEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS ARE ILLUMINATED. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CAMPUS ELECTRICIAN AND IT DEPARTMENT WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIGN LOCATIONS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, DATA CONNECTIONS, FOUNDATION AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, POWER AND DATA REQUIREMENTS, ETC.

DIR.1

DIR.1

DIR.1

PRK.1

DIR.3

N 1

7

REFERENCE SIGN MESSAGE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES.

8

REFERENCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION NOTES.

C

1040 Hull Street Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21230 T: 410.347.8500 F: 410.347.8519

DIR.3

PRK.2

6 PRK.2

Project Number

Document Title

21544.01

Sign Location Plans

DIR.3

DIR.3

PRK.1

S A

DIR.3

DIR.3

PRK.1

DIR.1

3 4 DIR.1

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Grinnell College Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan

DIR.2 PRK.2

DIR.2

Project Name

DIR.1

PRK.1 DIR.1

Sheet Title

Exterior Programming

Vehicular Sign Location Plan Date

03.03.2017

Sheet No.

SL.01 Copyright © 2014 AYERS | SAINT | GROSS

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PEDESTRIAN SIGN LOCATION PLAN Sign Location Key - LOC KSK.1

Pedestrian Kiosk (single-sided)

KSK.2

Pedestrian Kiosk (double-sided)

PED.1

Pedestrian Directional

Key Destinations

01 Admissions 02 Bear Recreation and Athletic Center 03 Bucksbaum Arts Center 04 Faulconer Gallery 05 Harris Center KSK.2

06 Herrick Chapel 07 Humanities and Social Studies Complex 08 Noyce Center 09 Rosenfield Campus Center

PED.1

2

E

K

KSK.2

KSK.2

PED.1

J H D L 5

PED.1

PED.1 KSK.2 PED.1 PED.1

PED.1

PED.1

PED.1

PED.1

Notes

9

KSK.2

ALL LOCATIONS SHALL BE STAKED IN THE FIELD WITH OWNER AND DESIGNER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TWO (2) STAKES FOR ALL SIGN LOCATIONS WITH TWO (2) POSTS.

PED.1 PED.1

PED.1

CAMPUS GATEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS ARE ILLUMINATED. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CAMPUS ELECTRICIAN AND IT DEPARTMENT WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIGN LOCATIONS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, DATA CONNECTIONS, FOUNDATION AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, POWER AND DATA REQUIREMENTS, ETC.

PED.1

PED.1

KSK.2

PED.1

KSK.2

N 1

7

REFERENCE SIGN MESSAGE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES.

8

KSK.2 PED.1

REFERENCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION NOTES.

KSK.2

PED.1 PED.1

C

1040 Hull Street Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21230 T: 410.347.8500 F: 410.347.8519

PED.1 PED.1

KSK.2

PED.1

6

PED.1 PED.1

PED.1

Project Number

Document Title

21544.01

Sign Location Plans

KSK.2

KSK.2 PED.1

P

KSK.1 PED.1

S A

Project Name

Grinnell College Signage & Wayfinding Master Plan

KSK.2

3 4

PED.1

Sheet Title

Exterior Programming

Pedestrian Sign Location Plan Date

03.03.2017

Sheet No.

SL.02 Copyright © 2014 AYERS | SAINT | GROSS

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BUILDING ID (GROUND) SIGN LOCATION PLAN Sign Location Key - LOC BDG.1

Building ID (primary)

BDG.2A

Building ID (secondary) w/ address

BDG.2B

Building ID (secondary) w/o address

BDG.2B

Key Destinations

BDG.2B

01 Admissions 02 Bear Recreation and Athletic Center

BDG.2B

BDG.2B

03 Bucksbaum Arts Center

BDG.2B

04 Faulconer Gallery 05 Harris Center

BDG.1

06 Herrick Chapel 07 Humanities and Social Studies Complex 08 Noyce Center 09 Rosenfield Campus Center

BDG.2B

2 BDG.2A

K BDG.1

BDG.1

BDG.2A

BDG.1

E

J BDG.2B

BDG.2A

H

BDG.2B

BDG.2B BDG.2A

5

BDG.2A BDG.2B

L

BDG.2B BDG.2B

BDG.2A

BDG.2A

BDG.2B

BDG.2B

BDG.1 BDG.2A

BDG.2A BDG.2A BDG.2A

BDG.2B

Notes

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NEXT STEPS Financial planning of the wayfinding & signage program will allow Grinnell College to thoughtfully allocate the necessary financial and personnel resources required to successfully implement the program.

IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS The Signage & Wayfinding System for Grinnell College consists of four (4) strategic components: Vehicular Signs, Pedestrian Signs, Building Identification Signs, and Architectural Lettering. Once in place, this system will provide seamless navigation across all parts of campus as well as create an overall sense of place for first time visitors to campus.

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Vehicular Signs The most capital-intensive component of the program includes the removal of all existing vehicular directional signs on campus. These signs would be replaced with a series of new vehicular directional signs and parking signs.

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Pedestrian Signs This component includes the removal of all existing pedestrian directional signs on campus. These signs would be replaced with a series of new pedestrian map kiosks and pedestrian directional signs.

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Building Identification Signs Includes the removal of all building identification signs on campus. These signs would be replaced with a series of new building identification signs—appropriately scaled for each building type. Building types include Key Destinations, Resident Halls, and other academic and ancillary buildings.

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Building Mounted Lettering Grinnell College will begin with the fabrication and installation of architectural lettering on several Key Destination buildings on campus. The new lettering will aid in overall campus wayfinding and navigation for first time visitors by providing building identification over long vistas, at key drop-off areas, and along the main campus loop road.

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