lsu visual identity manual

Louis iana State Univers i ty baton rouge, louis iana

campus wayfinding signage guidelines

lsu office of facil ity development & campus planning

jsoileauTypewritten TextApproved by Chancellor Michael Martin on 03/18/2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The role of campus wayfinding 5Introduction 6

1 . design principles 13Themes and design inspiration Wayfinding strategyWayfinding planDestination hierarchySign location plansCampus map strategy

2. s ign designs 27Campus identityVehicular wayfinding and parkingFacility identificationPedestrian wayfindingAlternative transportationEvent signs

3. details and specif ications 101University identityTypographySign colors and materialsSymbols and arrowsStandard detailsIndividual sign details

4. appendix 157Performance specificationsRetail guidelinesLSU campus map - affiliates


Honor the LSU tradition

Capture the cultural character of Baton Rouge

Evoke the spirited attitude of both students and fans

Reinforce the LSU brand

Clearly inform, direct, and orient

Create a safer, more user-friendly environment

the role of campus wayfinding for lsu

Wayfinding is an experience: that of an individual attempting to make their way through an unfamiliar environment. When the information needed to access that environment is provided in a thoughtful, structured fashion, the unfamiliar quickly becomes comfortable, friendly, welcoming. A successful wayfinding system manages this experience, using signage as a communication tool to not only facilitate access, but also to reflect the institutional culture and complement the architecture and environment of its setting.

wayfinding system objectives


program administrationThe Louisiana State University Campus Wayfinding Signage Guidelines establishes standards for design, programming, implementation and upkeep of all permanent exterior signs on the LSU main campus, as well as guidelines for appropriate use of temporary, event-based exterior signs. These standards must be adhered to in order to promote a consistent and easily navigable environment for members of the campus community and guests alike. Non-conforming or non-approved signs will be subject to immediate removal.

authorityImplementation and maintenance of the sign system is the responsibility of the Office of Facility Services. All proposals or requests for installation of exterior signs on campus, including regulatory and safety related signs, should be addressed to the Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning, and are subject to its approval.

implementationUpdates, replacement, or new sign orders on a small scale will be coordinated by the Office of Facility Development or implemented by the sign shop from stock-on-hand. Requests which qualify will be released by the Office of Facility Development directly to the sign shop for implementation. Larger sign orders may be issued as contract documents for bidding by commercial sign fabricators. This process requires collaboration with the Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning to prepare a full bid package, which will reference the Louisiana State University Campus Wayfinding Signage Guidelines and set explicit requirements for shop drawings, sample submittal, and performance specifications.

manual useThe Louisiana State University Campus Wayfinding Signage Guidelines manual is available for all to review from the Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning website. It is intended for use by administrators, consultants, planners and the University facilities and planning staff. When special conditions arise which are not addressed in this manual, consult with the Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning.

manual componentsThe Sign Designs section of the manual explains the design of each sign in the program, along with guidelines for its application and implementation. As such it should be consulted for information regarding the appropriate use for a given sign, standards for sign messages, and location and orientation in the campus environment. Consistent application of these guidelines over time will ensure a coherent, uncluttered and easily navigable sign system. The Details and Specifications section provides dimensions and details for each sign type, and can form the foundation for project bid documents.

revis ions and updatesAs phased implementation of signs occur, facility planners should request construction of prototypes in order to confirm design details and standardize fabrication methods. Design refinements as a result of prototype review should be incorporated into future revisions of this document.

introduction

LSU has acknowledged the substantial impact signs have on the campus landscape as well as on the ability of visitors to successfully navigate the university environment.

Disorganized and inconsistent signs can actually detract from a campus environment, leading to the complaint of sign clutter on campus while risking confusion of campus visitors. In the absence of a formally documented sign program, inconsistency of execution over time can cause campus signs to evolve to this state despite the best efforts of those who maintain them.

The program summarized in this document formalizes a family of signs that will enhance the campus environment and improve wayfinding. The manual also serves as a definitive sign policy for Louisiana State University. The sign designs are a response to the character of the main campus, providing an effective, yet low-key presence in the landscape while reinforcing LSUs graphic and color identity. The designs also provide a means to consistently apply this identity to satellite campus locations. Components of the program are designed to enable flexible application to a variety of installation conditions, and are responsive to the capabilities of the LSU sign shop for maintenance and updating over time.

wayfinding design processThe Guidelines were developed in collaborative fashion, with input from the Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning, a wide spectrum of campus stakeholders and the campus community along with the consultant.

wayfinding management teamThe primary University decision-making authority for development of the signage guidelines was the Wayfinding Management Team, whose responsibilities were direction-giving and providing reports and recommendations to the Chancellors. The Wayfinding Management Team consisted of the following departments and representatives: Facility Development and Campus Planning - Jason Soileau Finance and Administrative Services - Eric Monday Facility Development and Campus Planning - Emmett David Academic Affairs - Chuck Wilson Office of Communications and University Relations- Holly Cullen, Jewel Hampton Facility Development and Design Committee - Van Cox Student Government - Corey Weber 08, Jordan Milazzo 09

stakeholdersThe Wayfinding Management Team sought early input and regular feedback from a larger Working Group. The Working Group provided a broad representation of the campus community, and by being involved early and frequently in the design process, helped gain support for adoption of the sign guidelines. The Working Group consisted of representatives from the following campus stakeholders:Parking, Athletics, UREC, Residential Life, Student Union, Dining, Bookstore, Law School, Ag Center, Student Health andUniversity Auxiliary Services, as well as student participation through Student Government.

The guidelines are intended to comply with applicable MUTCD, ADA, and LADOT codes


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utes date 30 October 2008 project name LSU Campus Wayfinding project # 7

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ATTENDEES

LSUJason Soi

leau (Facility Develo

pment), Fred Fellne

r (Facility Resource

s), Paul Favalo (Fac

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Resources), John K

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ces), Dennis Mitche

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Sasaki

Brian Pearce (Desig

n Director), Gretche

n Mendoza (Design

er), Jeff Sprague (P

roject Manager)

SUMMARY

General There

are approximately 3

0 to 40 sign panel ch

anges per year

Materials Paint

ed aluminum with a

pplied vinyl graphics

(including reflective

vinyl for vehicular

directionals) is appr

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project material.

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used on campus wit

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approved for use on

interpretive signs.

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processcampus wayfinding guidelines

Meet with the working group

Present to the management team

Test designs with full scale mock-ups on location andsolicit feedback

testingmock-ups

08/10/2009 Full size sign mock ups installed for review08/10/2009 to 9/11/2009 10 question feedback poll 09/17/2009 Wayfinding Feedback Results

presentationson campus and via webex

03/18/2008 Kick-off05/27/2008 Program06/17/2008 Concept Design06/17/2008 Program Refinements07/15/2008 Concept Design Refinements07/15/2008 Gateways07/25/2008 Campus Maps08/19/2008 Concept Design Refinements08/19/2008 Gateway Refinements08/19/2008 Working Group Progress08/16/2008 Regulatory | Temporary Events 10/14/2008 Working Group-Preview10/23/2008 Working Group Design Presentation10/24/2008 Regulatory | Temporary Events 11/18/2008 LSU Affiliates12/16/2008 Mock Ups and Phasing07/21/2009 Management Team Update

meetingson campus and via conference call

03/18/2008 Management Team03/18/2008 Working Group03/19/2008 Facility Resources03/19/2008 Parking | Public Safety | Emergency Operations03/19/2008 Athletics03/19/2008 Management Team06/17/2008 UREC06/17/2008 Parking | Athletics06/17/2008 Management Team08/19/2008 Management Team08/19/2008 Working Group10/23/2008 Management Team10/24/2008 Management Team 10/24/2008 Facility Resources | Landscape Architecture10/24/2008 Parking | Athletics11/18/2008 LSU Ag Center

Breakout meeting with Parking and Athletics Sample presentation Management Team reviewing mock-ups

76% strongly agree or agree that the s igns are appropriate for the campus.

72% strongly agree or agree that the s igns showcase the LSU spir it.

84% strongly agree or agree that the s igns clearly inform the user.

Sample of meeting records

Results of the Wayfinding Feedback Report 9/17/09

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Project Background:

Sasaki Associates has been working

with the University to produce a sys

tematic campus wayfinding master p

lan to

guide the location of new directiona

l and informational signs at LSU as

well as to provide aesthetic guidanc

e for

production of such signage. Jason S

oileau, Assistant Director Facility De

velopment, will serve as primary

spokesperson.

An executive management team an

d working group have been collabor

ating with Sasaki Associates consu

ltants

since the inception of this project. I

t has been an open, participative pro

cess with student, staff and faculty

representation.

Temporary signs were installed usi

ng temporary materials for the purp

ose of evaluating design, color choi

ce, scale,

font, and overall style. These tempo

rary mock-ups were installed to dete

rmine appropriateness of appearan

ce, clarity

and overall context, and therefore ha

d not been edited for content accur

acy. Additional corrugated yard sign

s were

placed next to the temporary signs i

ndicating that the signs were not int

ended for navigation but for concep

t testing.

A total of thirteen signs were placed

throughout campus for a period of

one month at the start of the Fall 20

09

academic semester. These signs w

ere categorized by the developmen

t team in one of three areas: large-s

cale

vehicular, small-scale vehicular, an

d pedestrian.

Feedback Goals:

To enable LSU audience groups and

stakeholders to provide feedback a

bout the new wayfinding signs and

kiosks

with regard to the following:

x Appearance: Does the overall appe

arance (form and shape) of the sign

mock-up feel appropriate for the

campus and immediate surrounding

s? Do the colors feel appropriate fo

r the campus and immediate

surroundings? Does the typography

?

x Clarity: Is the text legible? Is the in

formation clearly organized?

x Context: Is the sign mock-up the ri

ght size for the selected location? D

oes the location seem appropriate?

Methodology:

In order to receive input related to th

e temporary signage in place Augus

t 10 September 11, 2009, the LSU

Office

of Communications and University R

elations instituted a 10-question fee

dback poll through Broadcast email

targeting

current LSU students, faculty, and s

taff.

One email blast was sent to a popul

ation of approximately 28,000 studen

ts, 1,300 faculty, and 3,800 staff.

Feedback Project Stakeholders:

Jason Soileau, Assistant Director, O

ffice of Facility Development Cam

pus Planning

Holly Houk Cullen, Assistant Vice C

hancellor, University Relations

Report Prepared by: Tricia Milford-

Hoyt, Marketing Director, University

Relations

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design principles1

The physical context of LSUs campus is a direct expression of the Universitys history, living traditions, and spirit. The campus is welcoming, authentic, unique, and above all, valued by all; any addition to this environment must be carefully considered. Before any designs were produced, several key attributes were examined to create a foundation of authenticity:

Themes and Design Inspiration

Wayfinding Strategy

Wayfinding Plan

Destination Hierarchy

Sign Location Plans

Campus Map Strategy

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LSU Spirit

lsu sp ir it and the lsu campus

Concurrent with the design of the functional wayfinding program, the wayfinding team immersed themselves in the LSU physical and cultural context with the goal of distilling themes, ideals and design inspiration that should inform the design approach to the wayfinding system. In many cases, this was a process of clarifying the emotional effect of the campus and giving it form. Some of the broad themes that were embraced and incorporated into the signage include:

Unusually heartfelt sense of pride, tradition and enthusiasm Academics and athletics are connected and their qualities contribute to the LSU experienceLSU purple and gold is omnipresentHistoric quad is welcoming and intimateSoft tones of stucco, bronze and tile roofsThe historic buildings feel classic and clean, eternalRich and simple details; not overly ornamentalStrong lines, pure geometry, blend of modern and classicA blend of styles that seem to all work together

themes and design inspirationtradition, enthusiasm, color, v itality


LSU Spirit

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Athletic Academic Natural

campus flavors


Heart(s) of the Campus

Nicholson / Athletic Highland / Academic Lakeshore / Natural

wayfinding strategyorganizing principles

Academic (Highland Avenue) Natural (Lakeshore Drive)

Numerous organizational ideas were explored, based on creation of campus districts, or schemes based on landmark destinations, historic areas, secure and non-secure areas. In the final analysis, the preferred scheme reflects a true mental map of the way the campus is experienced: via driving the three north-south corridors (Nicholson, Highland, and Lakeshore) and negotiating the pedestrian campus core and its gated access. The wayfinding scheme is organized around the following:

Three main corridorsCentral campus and visitor centerMajor destinations, serving as anchors

The majority of campus destinations reachable by car are accessed off these corridors. The corridors are also a natural and logical basis for direction-giving. This scheme features longevity and flexibility as the campus evolves and expands around this basic framework.

Athletic (Nicholson Boulevard)

One campus, three different flavors

People experience the campus along three major arteries

Destinations are accessed from the arteries

Tier 1 Arteries

Tier 2 Super-Destinations

Tier 3 Destinations

Central Campus (Secure Zone)

Existing Historic Gateways

Proposed New Gateways

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Scale: 1/4" = 1' - 0" Type DR1

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The following plans illustrate diagrammatic locationsfor signs on the Main Campus. These diagrams are intended for planning and budgeting purposes only. Specific, phased installation projects will require field verification of precise locations and finalized messaging.

CG2 Campus Gateway (historical)

CG2 Campus Gateway (New)

DR1 Vehicular Directional (7in cap)

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CK1 Campus Kiosk (large)

CK1 Campus Kiosk (large) with Interpretive

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PK1 Parking ID (garage)

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PK2 Parking ID (surface lot with Visitor Parking)

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campus maprecommendations

GISDatabase

CAD DrawingsNew / existing buildingsSite work, roadwaysUtilitiesEtc.

FacilitiesInformationData and Plans forBuilding MaintenanceGrounds MaintenanceTel / ComLife SafetyUtilitiesSurfacesEtc.

Map PublishingMaps for SignagePrinted MapsParking MapsAccess MapsWeb MapsEtc.

proposed map typesFor web, printed collateral, visitor center hand outs and kiosks General Campus Map (Streets and Buildings) Parking (All Zones) Accessibility Visitor Parking Only Game Day Parking Recreation and Fitness Trails Bus Routes and Stops Interpretive/ Attractions Campus Safety (Night Map w/ lighted walks) Enlarged View General Campus Map (for kiosks)-Includes GIS data layer for each kiosk location-Includes forward-up variations of each map (4 views total)-Includes (You are here) and radiating walking distances.-Prospective student tour maps-Visitor attraction maps

Existing LSU campus maps vary greatly in graphic style, are visually complex, and difficult to update.

Switching to a GIS based mapping system can greatly improve these deficiencies.

recommendations Create maps for specific user groups (limiting the amount of information on each map making it easier to understand) Use a consistent visual vocabulary Add a level of graphic sophistication in order to communicate a professional and appealing presentation to visitors and students Design a robust workflow model for LSU updating and printing of maps

gis based mapping systemStoring and managing campus map spatial data in GIS provides the following advantages: Reduction in expenses associated with updating maps (Nearly) Automated map production process Enhanced data accuracy through ease of updating More accessibility through various desktop and web applications Ability to leverage a wide variety of data from various sources Many options for developing mapping products

Collection of LSU existing campus maps showing the disparity of graphic style

GIS mapping workflow diagramExample of general campus map and attractions map

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The components of the sign system were designed individually for optimal functionality while complementing each other in form and finish to create a unified sign family. Signs fall within the following functional categories:

campus identity

Signs and structures distinguishing campus edges or entry portals.

vehicular wayfinding and parking

Signs serving to direct vehicular traffic to campus as well as within, culminating in a clear system of regulatory parking signs.

facil ity identification

Signs identifying the name and address of a building or facility, including building-mounted and freestanding configurations.

pedestrian wayfinding

Signs and maps intended to orient and direct individuals on foot throughout the campus.

alternative transportation

Signs serving the needs of shuttle bus riders or the campus trail network.

event signs

Short-term sign standards.

sign designs

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design rationaleThe historic gateways to the LSU campus are distinctive icons, linked to the traditional campus core in design and materials, evoking a gracious, understated sense of entry.The bracketed pairs at either end of Highland Road are appropriately scaled for the two-lane road. The gateway pair at the north campus entry on Nicholson Drive have been diminished by subsequent roadway widening. The gateways are in the process of being repaired, having suffered deterioration over many years. The recommendations are to add LSU identity and directed uplighting in a restrained manner to highlight these one-of-a-kind portals to campus.

message criteriaOnly the Louisiana State University wordmark text is to be used.

placement & orientationThe gateways will remain in their current locations, with possible expansion of base walls to better engage the sidewalks and additional landscape plantings and ground plane improvement. No effort shall made to replicate or reproduce these anywhere else on campus.

Renovate, repair, and celebrate

Add subtle LSU identity

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design rationaleOver time, entries into the campus have expanded to other portals. Most people arrive to the campus and never pass through the traditional entries of Highland Road. Visitors arrive from the interstate along Dalrymple, from the south along Nicholson Drive, and along West Lakeshore Drive - and none of those entries currently feature LSU identity. The Dalrymple and West Lakeshore entries possess a scale and feel similar to Highland Road, and require appropriately-scaled entry features. The CG-2 gateways are designed to express the spirit and quality of the historic gateways, without copying them, and respond to different approaches and settings. Cast stone, decorative metal and use of the LSU text recall the spirit of the historic campus quad. Soft uplighting will improve nighttime legibility. The gateways are low and open, allowing views over and under into the campus beyond.

message criteriaOnly the Louisiana State University wordmark text is to be used. Optional donor plaques can be integrated into the piers, providing recognition for groups who choose to assist with the funding and construction.

placement & orientationThe gateways will be designed in conjunction with landscape and roadway improvements at each of the intersections. The complete solution will be a coordinated design of signs, siting, vegetation, lighting and ground plane treatments.


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Incorporate elements of the historic gateways

Appropriately scaled for legibility and context

Full-motion video board for events display

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Concept Plan

The design challenge is to present an image in keeping with the best of the campus core, at a highway scale, incorporating the motion graphics screen. The proposed design blends these elements into a gracefully curving sign that defines the corner and links to the video screen without being dominated by it. Message context and design for electronic message unit will be developed and administered by the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations.

Future campus plans call for campus development between Nicholson Drive Extension and Burbank Drive. The new Alex Box Stadium and increasing development in south Baton Rouge will make this corner even more prominent in the future. A new electronic message unit will provide appropriately scaled graphics and event information along Nicholson Drive.

design rationaleThe intersection of Burbank Drive and Nicholson Drive represents the boundary of the main campus. Currently, no formal identifier exists at this location, which happens to be the busiest southern entry to the campus, along the busiest corridor of north-south traffic to and from downtown Baton Rouge and outlying parishes.


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athletic activity. More than a gateway, this environmental graphic embodies the spirit of LSU. Access will be provided by a connective pathway from surface parking - providing a venue for memorable photo opportunities. The immediate zone around the logo will be planted with plant species that discourage direct contact or vandalism.

The largest number of event attendees arrive from the south, and the largest amount of game-day parking is concentrated to the south. While Tiger Stadium dominates the skyline, there is no street-level affirmation of the LSU campus.

The monumental scaled logo creates a memorable street level icon, heightening the excitement of the gameday experience, and distinguishing this area of campus as the nexus of

design rationaleThe intersection of South Stadium Road and Nicholson Drive is both a functional and symbolic entry into the athletic epicenter of the main campus. This is the portal to Tiger Stadium and the PMAC, not to mention the LSU Sports Shop and the Tiger Habitat. The traditional pre-game parade courses down North Stadium Road to the stadium.


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i lluminationTo create a memorable night time presence, several alternatives are being explored for the illumination of the LSU letters:

Full coverage of letters faces with programmable LED matrix, allowing motion graphics and full video capability (shown at left) Message content and design for LED matrix will be developed and administered by the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations. Programmable LED face lighting, projected from ground spotlights, allowing event or seasonal color changesStraightforward uplighting from ground spotlights


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design rationaleVehicular trailblazers are intended to reinforce the path of travel for vehicles to the LSU campus along wide, higher speed roadways. Signs are one-sided painted aluminum panel, strap-mounted to an existing pole, or mounted to a single, dedicated, LaDOT-approved sign post.

message criteriaTrailblazer sign messages shall consist only of the LSU Geaux font logo and the standard directional arrow

placement & orientationTrailblazers should be located every mile or so, and in advance of major intersections to reinforce the appropriate direction of travel. When meant to indicate a turn, a trailblazer with turned arrow should occur twiceonce in advance of the turn and again as close as possible to the turn itself. Locations will require coordination with City of Baton Rouge and LaDOT for city and state right of ways, respectively.

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regional trailblazerAids wayfinding for major arteries and exit ramps

Extends LSU identity into community

Context Elevation: Pedestrian light pole Context Elevation: Cobra head fixture

Sign face details


design rationaleThe large vehicular directional is designed primarily for locations along Nicholson Drive (LA HWY 30), a high-speed, multi-lane highway, requiring appropriately sized text height for legibility. The single-sided, fabricated metal signs utilize reflective copy, and have a precast concrete base.

message criteriaSign messages are limited to Tier 1 and Tier 2 destinations.

placement & orientationSigns should be placed approximately 150 feet in advance of the required turn, set back a minimum of 7 feet from the roadway edge or right of way.

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design rationaleThe campus vehicular directional is designed for lower speed, on-campus roadways. Signs are post mounted, intended to be visible above parked cars, and to not present a visual barrier into the campus at eye level. The single-sided, fabricated metal signs utilize reflective copy and feature removable sign faces for ease of maintenance and updating.

message criteriaSign messages are limited to Tier 1 and Tier 2 destinations.

placement & orientationSigns should be placed approximately 50 feet in advance of the required turn, set back a minimum of 2 feet from the roadway edge. Final placement should be adjusted to avoid tree canopies, sidewalks, and other landscape features. When lower height option is used, landscape or planting bed must be utilized.

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Street

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Brands entry as LSU

Aids direction-giving by naming gates

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design rationaleThe gated entry points to the Central Campus are an important and challenging aspect to vehicular navigation. Often the control booths are not staffed, and information needs to be provided when the path of travel is blocked. This sign provides a reference point and aids in direction-giving to visitors, service vehicles, and emergency responders.

message criteriaSigns will identify the street and the name of the gateway.

placement & orientationSigns will be attached to gateway booth bollards.


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Elevation

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design rationaleCampus banners are intended to bring color and LSU brand presence to the campus perimeter and key interior corridors.Banners are mounted to existing light poles, and scaled appropriately to the size of fixture.

message criteriaBanner designs are shown for guidance only as shall be approved through the Office of Communications and University Relations.

placement & orientationBanners may be placed on the street side of larger fixtures that allow a minimum of 14 feet of clearance. Smaller lighting fixtures dictate sidewalk-side mounting of banners. Street side accent banners maybe used, as long as a clear zone of 18 inches is maintained from face of curb. Banner location strategy is shown on page 20.15

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bannersperimeter and corridors

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Elevation

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Concept studies for banner graphics


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parking structure identityConsistent identification and naming of all structured parking

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design rationaleThis sign is designed to provide entry identification for large parking structures. The layout illustrated is intended for use at the planned facility on Highland and Raphael Semmes Road. The prominent P symbol in a blue square indicates the availability of visitor parking. The large scale and vertical projecting orientation provides visibility for vehicles approaching laterally. The final dimensions and placement of these signs will be coordinated with the design of the individual parking structure.

message criteriaSign messaging is limited to the facility name, parking symbol, and lot number. Where required additional information, such as usage restrictions or hours may be displayed on a companion ground-mounted sign such as Type PK2. This sign will be double-sided, with messages on both sides. Messages will be determined by LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning, and the LSU Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation.

placement & orientationThe sign is designed for facilities set back from campus roadways, necessitating a projecting mount on the structure facade, intended to be visible for vehicles approaching from left or right. Final placement will be determined based upon the approved garage design.

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design rationaleBasic traffic control signage will be displayed on a simple black metal square post. This simple upgrade will unify the appearance and quality of this basic sign type, and minimize the clutter of mixed hardware styles. Backs of signs will also be painted, reducing the prominence of regulatory sign posting in the landscape.

message criteriaSign face graphics will be retro-reflective, with panel shapes, messages, colors and symbols in compliance with the current edition of the MUTCD.

placement & orientationSign panels should be positioned a minimum of 18 inches from face of curb, with a minimum distance of 7 feet from the bottom of the sign to the ground. Signs may be directly buried, with below-grade poured-in-place concrete footings, and LADOT-approved breakaway couplings.


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Street names are a key component of overall wayfinding strategy

Responds to future building addressing and emergency response requirements design rationaleLSU street signs will stand out from the standard sign designs, with their unique color scheme and type style. Through their repetitive use, custom street signs are an effective way to define a campus district and reinforce the LSU identity. Three sizes of street signs have been developed that respond to various roadway scales and speeds. The largest, shown here, is specifically designed for Nicholson Drive. This sign may be used along other large perimeter roadways as the campus expands.

message criteriaMessages will comply with City of Baton Rouge and LADOT official street name nomenclature.

placement & orientationSigns are typically located on traffic control crossarms, parallel to the identified cross street, facing traffic, visible from stop lines. Application, approval and locations shall be coordinated with City of Baton Rouge and LADOT.


design rationaleThe larger letters and decorative scrollwork identify significant interior campus roadways. The 6 inch letter height is designed for legibility at posted speeds greater than 25 MPH. The larger sign blade may be combined with the 4 inch version where intersections with secondary streets on the same post occur.

message criteriaThe 6 inch street sign is designated for the following roadways:

Lakeshore DriveHighland RoadSouth Stadium DriveNicholson Extension

Panel length is determined by message length.

placement & orientationLocate street signs on opposite corners of the intersection of all named streets for wayfinding and emergency response purposes. Leading edge of signs must be set back at least 2 feet minimum from front of curb, and blades should point away from the intersection.

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street nameprimary campus roadwaysDistinctive bracket and hardware evokes historic campus core

Reinforces LSU brand

Creates distinctive campus district

Sign face and post detail

Context elevation: PK2 and PK3 mounted in combination Assembly and configuration detail


design rationaleThis sign is intended to be the primary street sign for the interior campus. The 4 inch letter height street sign is designed for legibility at posted speeds 25 MPH or less. The 4 inch sign blade may be combined on the same post with the larger 6 inch version where intersections with primary streets occur.

message criteriaThe 4 inch street sign is designated for all campus roadways with the exception of those identified with SN1 or SN2 signs. Panel length is determined by message length.

placement & orientationLocate street signs on opposite corners of the intersection of all named streets for wayfinding and emergency response purposes. Leading edge of signs must be set back at least 2 feet minimum from front of curb, and blades should point away from the intersection.

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facility identity building-mountedBuilding-mounted facility identification

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design rationaleSecondary facility identification, scaled to be legible and appropriate for pedestrian zones. Sign is intended to be used in lieu of Type FA2 when a ground mounted sign is not feasible or deemed inappropriate. Sign is non-illuminated, with messages occurring on one face. Buildings with multiple entrances, and entrances with strictly pedestrian approaches, may use this sign in combination with FA2 or FA1 signs.

message criteriaIdentification will be restricted to the official building name,building construction date, street address, and LSU logo. A single department or school generating high levels of visitor traffic may be included, based on written approval from the LSU Office of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS). LSU Law and Ag Center are permitted to use their affiliate logo in a single color (gray) in place of the LSU logo. Use of the affiliate logos shall be restricted to buildings that are either 100% or mostly occupied by the respective affiliate. A site plan diagramming LSU Law and Ag Center campus facilities can be found in the Appendix. All FA3 signs shall be reviewed and approved by the LSU Offices of Facility Development and Campus Planning.

placement & orientationSigns shall be oriented to face pedestrian approaches. Placement, especially in regard to historic building facades, will require review by LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning on a case-by-case basis. Sign mounting hardware shall penetrate wall surfaces at mortar joints, minimizing damage to building facades.


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Scale: 1' - 1/2" = 1' - 0" Type AP

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Scale: 1' - 1/2" = 1' - 0" Type AP

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Arrow

Sign Panel

Entry Designation

Secondary Message

Sign Base

Accent

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Scale: 1' - 1/2" = 1' - 0" Type AP


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Sign Panel

Entry Designation

Secondary Message

Sign Base

Accent

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accessible pathwayfreestanding bollard


Low-profile, unobtrusive compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines

Freestanding, when building-mounted is not available or desired design rationaleThis sign provides direction to accessible building entrances where the entrance is not immediately visible from the main path of travel, or in instances where an alternate, accessible entrance is provided.

message criteriaSigns will display approved building names, international accessibility symbol, and directional messaging.

placement & orientation Signs will be coordinated with overall campus accessibility program and installed in concert with Type ED Entrance Identity plaques. Signs will be located adjacent to every building entrance or path where a separate accessible entrance is used, and then as required along the path of travel to the accessible entry. Signs shall be set back a minimum 6 inches from the path edge, and their placement must not obstruct any accessible path.


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accessible pathwaybuilding mounted plaque

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Entry Designation

Secondary Text

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Scale: 3" = 1' - 0" Type AP2

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Entry Designation

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design rationaleThis sign provides direction to accessible building entrances where the entrance is not immediately visible from the main path of travel, or in instances where an alternate, accessible entrance is provided.

message criteriaSigns will display approved building names, international accessibility symbol, and directional messaging.

placement & location Signs should be oriented to be visible from pedestrian paths and approaches. Proposed placement, especially in regard to historic building facades, will require review by LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning on a case-by-case basis. Sign mounting hardware should be coordinated to penetrate wall surfaces at mortar joints, minimizing damage to building facades.


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Parker Coliseum

Reilly Theatre

Golf Course

Tiger Park (Softball Facility)

Bernie MooreTrack Stadium

Peter Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)

Tiger Habitat &Gift StoreSchool of

Veterinary Medicine

Tiger Stadium

Alex BoxStadium

Visitor Center

StudentUnionCentral Campus

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LSU AgCenter

Academic Affairs

Accounting Services

Ag Center Branch Stations

Ag Center International Programs

Agricultural Center

Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana

Department of

Andonie Museum

Athletic Department

Board of Supervisors

Budget & Planning

Cain Center for Scientic,

Technological, Engineering &

Mathematical Literacy

Campus Federal Credit Union

Campus Life

Career Services

Center for Academic Success

Center for Advanced Microstructures

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Center for Advising & Counseling

Center for Computation & Technology

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Center for Energy Studies

Center for Freshman Year

Center for Geoinformatics

Centers for Excellence in Learning &

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College of Agriculture

College of Art & Design

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Basic Sciences

College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

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Center for Student-Athletes

Dean of Students

Disability Services

Facility Services

Financial System Services

First Year Experience

Graduate School

Greek Life

Honors College

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Professors Program

Human Resource Management

Hurricane Center

Information Technology Services

Institutional Advancement

Institutional Review Board

Intellectual Property

Intercollege Environmental

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Judicial College, Louisiana

Law Center

Legislative & External Affairs

Libraries

Life Course & Aging Studies Center

Louisiana Agricultural Experiment

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Louisiana Applied & Educational Oil

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Louisiana Center Addressing

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Louisiana Geological Survey

Louisiana Museum of Natural History

Louisiana Space Consortium

Louisiana Stem Program

LSU Alumni Association

LSU at Alexandria

LSU at Eunice

LSU at Shreveport

LSU Bookstore

LSU Child Care Center

LSU Dining

LSU Foundation

LSU Health Care Services Division

LSU Health Sciences Center at New

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LSU Health Sciences Center at

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LSU Press

LSU Rural Life Museum

LSU Student Union

LSU System Office

Mass Communication

McNair Research Scholars Program

Mental Health Service

Minerals Processing Research

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Multicultural Affairs

Museum of Art

Museum of Natural Science

National Center for Security Research

& Training

Office of the Chancellor

Orientation

Parent & Family Programs

Pennington Biomedical Research

Center


Foundation

Pennington Clinical Unit

Pennington Faculty--Basic Science

Pennington Faculty--Clinical

Pennington Medical Foundation

Procurement Auxiliary Services

Procurement Services

Property Management

Public Affairs

Public Safety

Purchasing

Radiation Safety Office

Radiation Safety Office, LSU System

Recruiting Services

Residential College Programs

Residential Life, Department of

School of Library & Information

Science

School of Social Work

School of the Coast & Environment

Sea Grant Development

Southern Review

Sponsored Programs

State Law Institute, Louisiana

Student Advocacy & Accountability

Student Government

Student Health Center

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Academic Affairs

Accounting Services

Ag Center Branch Stations

Ag Center International Programs

Agricultural Center

Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana

Department of

Andonie Museum

Athletic Department

Board of Supervisors

Budget & Planning

Cain Center for Scientic,

Technological, Engineering &

Mathematical Literacy

Campus Federal Credit Union

Campus Life

Career Services

Center for Academic Success

Center for Advanced Microstructures

& Devices (CAMD)

Center for Advising & Counseling

Center for Computation & Technology

(CCT)

Center for Energy Studies

Center for Freshman Year

Center for Geoinformatics

Centers for Excellence in Learning &

Teaching

Chief Information Officer

College of Agriculture

College of Art & Design

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Basic Sciences

College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

Communication Across the

Curriculum

Continuing Education

Contracted Auxiliary Services

Cook Hotel

Cooperative Extension Departments

& Unit Chairs

Cooperative Extension Parish Offices

Cooperative Extension Regional

Directors

Cooperative Extension Service

Corporate, Foundation & Research

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Cox Communications Academic

Center for Student-Athletes

Dean of Students

Disability Services

Facility Services

Financial System Services

First Year Experience

Graduate School

Greek Life

Honors College

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Professors Program

Human Resource Management

Hurricane Center

Information Technology Services

Institutional Advancement

Institutional Review Board

Intellectual Property

Intercollege Environmental

Cooperative

International Programs

Judicial College, Louisiana

Law Center

Legislative & External Affairs

Libraries

Life Course & Aging Studies Center

Louisiana Agricultural Experiment

Station

Louisiana Applied & Educational Oil

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Louisiana Center Addressing

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Louisiana Geological Survey

Louisiana Museum of Natural History

Louisiana Space Consortium

Louisiana Stem Program

LSU Alumni Association

LSU at Alexandria

LSU at Eunice

LSU at Shreveport

LSU Bookstore

LSU Child Care Center

LSU Dining

LSU Foundation

LSU Health Care Services Division

LSU Health Sciences Center at New

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LSU Health Sciences Center at

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LSU Press

LSU Rural Life Museum

LSU Student Union

LSU System Office

Mass Communication

McNair Research Scholars Program

Mental Health Service

Minerals Processing Research

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Museum of Art

Museum of Natural Science

National Center for Security Research

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Pennington Faculty--Basic Science

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Pennington Medical Foundation

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Provides campus orientation from all parking areas

Comprehensive campus map and directory

Low profile design, complementary to campus contextdesign rationaleThis smaller kiosk focuses on the overall campus map and directory, and is primarily intended to be used at all campus parking areas. It may also be used throughout the campus to supplement the primary, four-sided kiosks.

message contentPrimary content is the large scale campus map with comprehensive index of destinations. As conditions permit, the kiosk may be double sided, with the second face displaying an area map, constrained to a five-minute walk radius, providing localized detail. All proposed content must be reviewed and approved by the LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning and the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations.

placement & orientation Strategically located in visitor parking area exits. Large parking areas may feature multiple kiosks. Typically located next to pathways, in planting or lawn areas. Depending on conditions, the sign may parallel paths, or be perpendicular, for two-sided configurations.


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design rationaleThe LSU campus contains many areas and sites with cultural and historic significance. Bringing these to light reinforces the sense of place, and illuminates the origins of local traditions. The interpretive sign program consolidates the variety of existing, ad hoc historical plaques and markers into a system of engaging interpretive panels. The system shares components and formats with the overall wayfinding system, yet introduces more variety in color, graphics and imagery.

message contentThe designs illustrated in this manual intend to guide overall style, materials, and fabrication techniques . Panel content and imagery will be determined by LSU. Signs may be single or double sided depending on orientation and content needs. Final review and approval of panel designs and locations is by the LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning and the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations.

placement & orientationSigns are intended to be located near interpretive sites (Indian Mounds, Greek Theatre, etc.) and carefully placed so as to not compromise the site itself. Ideally signs should be located off pedestrian paths, in planting beds, to minimize site disturbance and exposed footings.


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design rationaleThe LSU campus contains many areas and sites with cultural and historic significance. Bringing these to light reinforces the sense of place, and illuminates the origins of local traditions. The interpretive sign program consolidates the variety of existing, ad hoc historical plaques and markers into a system of engaging interpretive panels. The system shares components and formats with the overall wayfinding system, yet introduces more variety in color, graphics and imagery.

message contentThe designs illustrated in this manual intend to guide overall style, materials, and fabrication techniques . Panel content and imagery will be determined by LSU. Final review and approval of panel designs and locations is by the LSU Office of Facility Development and Campus Planning and the LSU Office of Communications and University Relations.

placement & orientationSigns are intended to be located near interpretive sites, (Allen Hall Murals, etc.) carefully placed so as to not compromise the site itself. Signs should be oriented to be visible from pedestrian paths and approaches. Placement on building facade, will require review by LSU Office of Facility Development

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