Entrance Sign Renovation
2009 Americus, Georgia
project data sheet Project Name:
Entrance Sign Renovation
Location:
City limits on main thoroughfares into Americus, Georgia
Description:
Create an inviting theme for the city welcome signs at all major entrances into Americus, Georgia.
Archway Contact:
Barbara Grogan, Archway Professional Archway Partnership
Community Contacts:
Charlotte Cotton, Chief Administrative Officer City of Americus
Beverly Butcher, GIO-Geographic Information Officer City of Americus
Date of Initial Site Visit:
May 2009
Students Assigned:
Christopher Scott Thornton Amanda Inez Thornton
Final Products:
Elevations of proposed improvements to the city entrance signs. Report also includes suggested plant pallet and planting plan around the signage.
Date Delivered:
July 2009
vicinity map
existing signs
Highway 19 North
Highway 19 South
Highway 19 at Bridges
Highway 19 at Bridges
Highway 27
Highway 49
Highway 280
Highway 377
landmark sign
The taller scale serves as a landmark for the main thoroughfare coming off of Hwy 19 headed into the historical downtown district.
landmark sign
The scale provides a space for modern convinces, such as a digital sign. A digital sign will help inform the community of upcoming events.
landmark sign plan view page oriented north Leave Gap This will provide an entrance for maintenance.
Hemerocallis spp. Daylilies
Abelia x grandifolia Glossy Abelia
Osmanthus fragrans Sweet Olive
original sign
The smaller scale sign provides a quaint, inviting feeling while keeping in line with the same theme as the larger sign through material choice.
columnar sign
This columnar sign should be placed on both sides of the road to evoke the feeling of an entry way into the city.
columnar sign
The backside of these signs can also say “Thanks for visiting� to provide an exit for the city.
photo realism before and after
Hwy 19 - Downtown Entrance
Highway 49
Hwy 377
sign discription typical
Osmanthus fragrans
Wooden Sign
Sweet Olive
The intricate shape provides a quaint inviting feeling for the city of Americus, Georgia.
Abelia x grandifolia
Brick Facade
Glossy Abelia
The colors of the brick add a warm, rich feeling to the design.
Hemerocallis spp.
Stone Facade
Daylilies
The stone gives the appearance of a strong, sturdy base for the signs.
Sweet Olive
Glossy Abelia
Daylilies