Signs and Symbols

One of the oldest form of communication.

Signs

Sign is a combination of words and symbols.

Signs are used to

Identify

Direct

Inform

Kinds of Sign

Directional Signs: indicates directions.

Identifying Signs: name of a place or thing.

Informational Signs: gives information.

Restrictive or Prohibited: informational signs that restricts the public from entering.

Architectural Signs

Architectural signs are beautifully crafted signs that remain visually stunning up-close as well as from a distance.

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The Sign should be large enough for people to see.

For parking lots the size of the signs should be bigger and can be seen from afar.

Indoor signs can be small as long as it is readable.

Implications of colors like red, yellow, blue, green, orange and brown can be easily distinguished and remember by normal viewers.

Architectural signing and graphics by John Follis and Dave Hammer

www.Slideshare.net/rontay72/different-kinds-of-architectural-signs

Pictures used: http://blog.asiahotels.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/directio

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to-make-your-practice-last/

http://www.signprintables.com/printable-employees-only-sign/ http://www.stopsignsandmore.com/p-1715-ada-fitting-room-tex

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http://weburbanist.com/2011/05/13/signs-of-the-times-13-architectural-signage-designs/

References:

Symbols

are abstract or geometric forms which are

associated with an idea. It can also mean as pictograms. Example of a symbol: a certain kind of cross

may stand for a hospital Pictograms are based on recognizable objects

closely associated with the idea they communicate.

Symbols

are used to indicate commonly used materials

and features in a architectural plan. All architectural working drawings must

communicate in a clear and concise manner to the builder, therefore it requires knowledge of the symbols that are commonly used in architectural plans.

Commonly seen symbols on a construction plan are the door, window, electrical symbol and such.

Architectural Symbols

Door Symbols

Window Symbols

Electrical Symbols

Fixture Symbols

References:

Architectural Signing and Graphics by John Follis and Dave Hammer