EXPERIENCE

Legible London South Bank and Bankside pilot program (2008-2010)

Commissioned by Transport for London as part of the original Legible London pilot in 2008, Atkins was asked to further develop, refine, install and test the Legible London system in the London districts of South Bank and Bankside prior to city-wide roll out. The work included detailed onsite audits and appreciation studies to identify wayfinding needs, in addition to extensive consultation with local stakeholders and business groups to feed in local knowledge and obtain the necessary approvals. Atkins subsequently provided sign implementation support including manufacturer liaison and full artworking for over 90 map-based totems and directional fingerposts.

Legible London - various sites (2010 – ongoing)

Following the successful implementation of the Legible London South Bank and Bankside pilot, we are involved in the ongoing roll out of similar schemes across urban and suburban areas. Client and direct stakeholders in London include the following London Boroughs:

Westminster, City of London, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Croydon, Hillingdon, Haringey, Ealing and Harrow.

Atkins produced high quality outputs throughout the project. Of particular note is the ability of the team to respond to changing circumstances and delivery to some very demanding deadlines.

The pilot area was chosen because of its complexity, and was always likely to pose a significant challenge to Atkins. The team’s work rose to meet it in the final product.