2.14 Site Signage
A well-designed site should use as few signs as possible.
Signs should make the site clear to the first-time user by
identifying multiple site entrances, parking and the main
building entrance.
Generally, graphics and style of site signage should be in
keeping with the signage used inside the building. Signs
display the official GSA logo which should be no less than
integrated with architectural elements can also be very
400 mm (16 inches) square, and provide the following
effective. There shall be a consistency in the font style and
information:
color plus any directional symbology used in site and
building signage. Signage placement can be an important
Building for the People of the United States of America
detail element of the building design whether prominently
(Name of) Federal Building
displayed and tooled into the exterior building wall
Constructed by (building contractor)
materials or as a freestanding component near the
U. S. General Services Administration
entrance to the facility. See Chapter 3: Architectural and
Public Buildings Service
Interior Design, Guidelines for Building Elements, Artwork
and Graphics, and Exterior Closure, Cornerstone and
(President's name), President of the United States.
Commemorative Plaques for applicable standards.
(Administrator's name), Administrator, GSA
Additional information about GSA graphic standards
(Name), Commissioner, PBS
can be found at www.gsa.gov/logo.
(Regional Administrator's name), Region X Administrator
The lettering, graphic style, and format should be
Construction Signs
compatible with the architectural character of the
building.
All GSA new construction and prospectus level repair and
alteration projects must display an official construction
New Construction Signs. Signs at new construction
sign on the site, in a prominent location. Construction
sites shall include the name of the architect and general
signs must conform to the following specifications.
contractor and may contain an artist's rendering or
photograph of the model of the building under
All Construction Signs. The size of the sign shall be
construction.
3600 mm by 1800 mm (12 feet by 6 feet). It shall be con-
structed of a durable, weather resistant material, properly
Repair and Alteration Projects. Signs at prospectus level
and securely framed and mounted. Standard GSA color
repair and alteration project sites shall include the name
(blue) with white lettering should be used. Signs shall be
of the architect and/or engineers for the major systems
mounted at least 1200 mm (4 feet) above the ground,
work (i.e. structural, mechanical, electrical), if appro-
priate. In addition, the sign should include the name of
the general contractor.
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SITE,
LANDSCAPE
AND
COMMUNITY
DESIGN
2.14
Site Signage
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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