Signage Exhibits & Displays Donor Recognition Experiential Graphics Design, wayfinding, planning, and fabrication. UCCA Midtown Greenway, Detroit, Mi 248-930-3723 dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com
Canadian War Museum
Ottawa, ON
This is our picture book and it’s packed with a lot of images of our work. You should be able to fly through it quickly and get a good sense of who we are and what we do. Don't be too intimidated by the number of pages and examples we're sharing. We are designers that decided the best way to serve our clients is to make what we design. Our 7,000 sq. ft. shop / studio with state-of-the-art CAD fabrication equipment lets us stretch our imagination and provide you precision products at reasonable prices.
Featured Projects
MUSEUM Canadian Museum for Human Rights Page 5 PARKS & REC Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Page 11 RESIDENTIAL The Book Tower, Bedrock Detroit Page 17 CORPORATE General Motors Global Technology Center Page 21 CASINO Hollywood Casino at Greektown Page 28 GOVERNMENT Massachusetts State Capital Page 41 HOSPITALITY Hollywood Casino Hotel Page 46 HEALTHCARE Methodist Hospital, Indiana Health Care Page 50
HIGHER EDUCATION
Donor Recognition
Design
University of Michigan
LSA Hub
Ann Arbor, MI
MUSEUM
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding with CGA Fabrication Administration
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg, MB
MUSEUM
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding with CGA Fabrication Administration
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg, MB
MUSEUM
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding with CGA Fabrication Administration
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg, MB
MUSEUM
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding with CGA Fabrication Administration
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg, MB
Special Note for CONTRACTORS
You're focused on the successful completion of a large construction project and the last thing you want to think about is signage. Signage is required prior to the final inspection, and because it's complex, with as many as 1,000 signs each with a different message, it takes a lot of your focus. There is also the federal, state and local codes that need to be considered.
Our goal is to take as much off your plate as we can.
As the contractor you may have full responsibility for the design and implementation of the signage, or you may have a "napkin sketch" from the architect, or you may have a complete signage package ready for fabrication.
Because we are highly skilled with wayfinding planning, signage design, fabrication, and installation, we are able to provide the precise services you require for a worry free project. We have completed 100's of new construction and major renovation projects which helps to assure a succesful installation and final product.
Call 248-930-3723 or email dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com to get started.
COMMUNITY
Urban Wayfinding
Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
Installation
UCCA Midtown Greenway
Detroit, MI
PARKS & REC
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Detroit, MI
PARKS & REC
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Detroit, MI
PARKS & REC
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Donor Recognition
Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Detroit, MI
Special Note for DESIGNERS
Probably the first thing you'll want to know is that we respect your relationship with your client with 100% clarity. We can work for you with no client contact, or you can set us up to work with the client with the understanding that we will not initiate conversations regarding future projects.
We can work with your napkin sketch and flesh out a complete signage package including Sign Location Plans, Message Schedule, and finished design drawings, or we can bid on your complete signage bid package.
We can support your efforts with samples, prototypes, engineering, and budgeting, or just help you "figure out how to build it".
Call 248-930-3723 or email dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com to get started.
COMMUNITY
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
District Detroit Boundry Identification Signs
Found Objects
District Detroit
Olympia Development
Detroit, MI
The concepts shown above are boundary identification signs made with scrap materials found in the abandoned lots from which the District Detroit area has emerged.
40 W. Howard Street, Suite 309 Pontiac, MI 48342 248-207-3921 dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com www.nicolsonassociates.com Copyright © 2018
CORPORATE
Signage Design
Wayfinding Program
Campus Branding
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
General Motors Global Technology Center
Warren, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
The Book Tower
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
The Book Tower
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
The Book Tower
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
The Book Tower
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
CORPORATE Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Campus Branding
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
General Motors Global Technology Center
Warren, MI
Sloane Engineering Center 3/8” thick aluminum sign face. Paint satin black. sq. stainless steel extrusion 316 alloy with #4 brush finish. Water tight seal around top and sides. Leave open the bottom. Z-clip attachment top and bottom. Bracket be permanently attached stainless steel frame. No sealant. Leave open for drainage. 1'-0 3/4" 1/2" 7/8" 9" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-3" 1/2" 1/4” thick stainless steel welded frame, welds be ground smooth. 3/16” thick painted aluminum panel with vinyl decal letters. Attach with 3m VHB tape. Use minimal amount tape so the panel can be removed. 1/8" 4'-0" Black steel edging. Black steel edging to contain gravel. To be used for all Building Identification Signs located grass area. Grade. Crushed limestone. 2'-10 3/4" Front View BD Building Identification Sign Three line layout Scale 1”=1’-0” BD Building Identification Sign Two Line Layout with condensed lettering. Condense lettering 10% so that the right margin is no less than 3 1/2”. Condense all the lettering on the sign. Do not condense more that 10%, reduce letter height if necessary. BD Building Identification Sign Four Line Layout Top View Side View Side View Cross Section Detail Scale 3”=1’-0” The intent is to be able to remove a sign face, recycle the letters, and install a new sign face the messages change. Sloan Engineering Center Parking Deck Knudsen Manufacturing 1'-3 1/8" 1/2" 7/8" 1/2" 7/8" 11 5/8" BD Building Identification Sign Two Line Layout Climatic Wind Tunnel 1'-3 1/8" 1/2" 7/8" 11 5/8" BDL Large Building Identification Sign Three Line Layout Cole Engineering Center Concrete foundation. 42” below grade. 42” 3'-7" 3'-9" 3'-7" 7'-4" 1/8 3/8 1'-2 3/8" 2" BE Building Entrance Sign (Secondary Entrances) Three Line Layout Michigan Innovation Center BE - Building Entrance Sign (Secondary Entrances) Two Line Layout with condensed lettering. See notes for BD signs. Knudsen Manufacturing BE - Building Entrance Sign (Secondary Entrances) One Line Layout 7000 Building 3/8 1/4 3/8 4'-1 1/4 2'-0" 2'-1 1/2 3/8 3/8 10 1/8 1/4" 1/4 3/8 1'-0 1/8 1/4 BD, BE, & BDL Building Identification Signs Date: 3-2-2020 Revision: 3-13-2020 Title: GMGTC Way nding System 40 W. Howard St., Suite 309 Pontiac, MI 48342 248-207-3921 dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com www.nicolsonassociates.com All lettering to be Helvetica N Light except where noted. All lettering to be stainless steel with a horizontal #4 brush pin mounted and spaced 1/8” from the surface. BDL and BD sign to use 1/4” thick material, BE signs to use 1/8” thick material. Scale 1” =1’-0” except where noted. CORPORATE Signage Design and Wayfinding Program Campus Branding Signage Design Wayfinding Planning Fabrication Administration General Motors Global Technology Center Warren, MI
Special Note for DEVELOPERS
Because signage is the primary manifestation of the building brand, you'll want to be in full control of the project. The owner typically contracts directly with the signage provider for new construction and renovation projects.
We can provide a full signage program that includes planning, wayfinding, code review, design, fabrication, and installation, and make sure the project is finished on time for the final inspection and building turnover.
We typically work with the architectural and brand vision developed by your design team.
Call 248-930-3723 or email dnicolson@nicolsonassociates.com to get started.
EDUCATION
Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
Welcome Center
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
EDUCATION
Interior and Exterior Campus
Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA Fabrication Administration
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Code Analysis and Compliance
Fabrication
The Press 321
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Code Analysis and Compliance
Fabrication
The Press 321
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
RESIDENTIAL
Interior and Exterior Signage
Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Code Analysis and Compliance
Fabrication
The Press 321
Bedrock Detroit
Detroit, MI
GOVERNMENT
Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse
Cincinnati, OH
CASINO
Food Court Signage
Design Assist
Engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Monroe Market
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, MI
Conceptual Design by Rossetti
CASINO
Food Court Signage
Design Assist
Engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Monroe Market
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, MI
Conceptual Design by Rossetti
CASINO
Food Court Signage
Design Assist
Engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Monroe Market
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, MI
Conceptual Design by Rossetti
CASINO
Food Court Signage
Design Assist
Engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Monroe Market
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, MI
Conceptual Design by Rossetti
CASINO
Food Court Signage
Design Assist
Engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Monroe Market
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Detroit, MI
Conceptual Design by Rossetti
COMMUNITY Donor Recognition Design Fabrication City of St. Joseph Lighthouse Foundation City of St. Joseph, MI Design Rendering DonorSign s com DONOR RECOGNITION: YOUR VISION OUR EXPERIENCE 40 W. Howard Street, Suite 309 Pontiac, MI 48342 248-207-3921 dnicolson@donorsigns.com www.donorsigns.com
St. Joseph Lighthouse Campaign Donor Wall
Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Welcome to S Children's Hospital Curative Froedtert 87th St. Zone Froedtert 92nd St. Zone A A BloodCenter Medical College Ronald McDonald House 8700 Building EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE Signage and Wayfinding Program Signage Design Wayfinding with CGA Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Wauwatosa, WI
MUSEUM
Signage & Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Canadian War Museum
Ottawa, ON
MUSEUM
Signage & Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Canadian War Museum
Ottawa, ON
HEALTHCARE
Interactive Digital
Donor Wall
Design
Programming
Fabrication
UCSF Benioff
Children's Hospital
Oakland, CA
CORPORATE
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
District Detroit
Olympia Development
Detroit, MI
EDUCATION
Exterior and Interior
Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
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GOVERNMENT
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Massachusetts State House
Boston, MA
GOVERNMENT
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Massachusetts State House
Boston, MA
GOVERNMENT
Signage and Wayfinding
Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Massachusetts State House
Boston, MA
COMMUNITY
Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication Administration
City of Sylvania
Sylvania, OH
AIRPORT
Exterior Signage Design and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
Peoria International Airport
Peoria, IL
HOSPITALITY
Re-branding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding
Fabrication
Hollywood Casino Hotel at Greektown
Detroit, MI
HOSPITALITY
Signage Program
Signage Design Assist
Wayfinding Planning
Fabrication
Hollywood Casino Hotel at Greektown
Detroit, MI
HOSPITALITY
Signage Program
Room ID Sign
Signage Design Assist
Wayfinding
Fabrication
Hollywood Casino Hotel at Greektown
Detroit, MI
HEALTHCARE
Interior and Exterior Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication Administration
St. Joseph's Hospital North
Tampa, FL
HEALTHCARE Signage and Wayfinding Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
HEALTHCARE
Interior Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
HEALTHCARE
Interior Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
HEALTHCARE
Interior Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
HEALTHCARE
Interior Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
HEALTHCARE
Interior Wayfinding and Signage Program
Signage Design
Wayfinding with CGA
Fabrication
Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN
MUSEUM
Donor Recognition
Design
Fabrication
Anton Art Center
Mt. Clemens, MI
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