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Signage Design GuidelinesIssue 12 - 22nd January 2015

2LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 1.0 OVERVIEW

1.00 | Contents

1.01 Introduction pg 03

2.00 Design Elements pg 04

3.00 External Signs pg 10

4.00 Internal Signs pg 33

5.00 Door Signs pg 42

6.00 Ordering Process pg 53

7.00 Technical Drawings pg 56

8.00 Annual Maintenance pg 66

3LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.01 | Introduction

These guidelines have been carefully developed

to ensure that :-

a) Visitors to campus can navigate to their chosen

location quickly and efficiently.

b) Sign specifications and graphic content align

to our brand guidelines.

c) Stakeholders use this manual as a reference

guide for the procurement of new and the

refurbishment of existing signs.

Section 6 of this document outlines the best way of

procuring new signage; including sample forms for

orders of small value and contact details within the

Facilites Department.

This document will be regularly updated to reflect

changing circumstances.

4LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 2.0 DESIGN ELEMENTS

2.00 | Design Elements

The following chapter specifies visual elements

of the new sign family that comply with

Lancaster University brand guidelines and

best practice for accessability.

It includes details of correct colour, font and arrow

useage, as well as a range of internal and external

symbols to cover most requirements.

To retain a consistent identity and clear wayfinding

message it is important that no other fonts, symbols,

arrows or colours are used for signage other than

those in this document.


2.01 | Colour Use

The colours shown opposite are to be used for

all primary sign applications. The palette takes

inspiration from the existing corporate guidelines

with accent colours specific to particular

buildings.

To promote a vibrant feel the University logo should

always sit on a white background. Wayfinding

information should be white on a dark grey or black

background which offers strong contrast.

Corporate red pms 485 should only be used as an

accent colour and to identify accessible routes.

Colour systems

The colours are specified in two finishing systems

which are appropriate to sign manufacture; either

RAL (paint) or Pantone (print).

Paint Systems

All exterior and interior signage should be painted

using two pack acrylic isocyanate thin film paint

system with a gloss lacquer finish on exterior signs

and a matt lacquer finish on interior signs. Due to

the effective and long lasting capabilities of this paint

system powder coated paint systems should not

be used. In addition, signs located in areas of

campus susceptible to vandalism should be covered

in a non-visible, anti-graffiti coating.

Primary External Colours

Corporate Colours

Primary Internal Colours

Secondary Colours

informationdark grey

informationdark grey

highlight / accessibleaccessible red

highlightcorporate red

highlight / textwhite



headercorporate grey

headercorporate grey

informationblack

parking / informationblue

highlight / accessibleaccessible red

warningyellow

accessible WCorange

headersilver

recyclinggreen

airman 3 nero(specifically

matched for LU)

airman 3 nero(specifically

matched for LU)

RAL 9005pms black c

pms process blue

RAL 3028pms 485

pms 1807

RAL 3028pms 485

pms 340

pms 429c

pms 429c

RAL 9006pms 877

pms process yellow pms process orange

RAL 9003white

pms 429c30% tnt

RAL 9003white


2.02 | Font Use

To maintain the highest levels of visual

consistency, all signage uses the

typeface Frutiger Roman 55.

Frutiger is a sans serif font that is clean,

distinctive and easily legible, specifically

designed for wayfinding.

Bold and light Frutiger fonts should be

used sparingly as they reduce legibility.

No other typefaces or fonts should

be used.

An Equality Act compliant arrow to

ISO 7000 standard has been used to

accompany the Frutiger font. The arrow

should always be positioned in close

proximity to the appropriate text using

the hierarchy illustrated across the page.

Frutiger Roman 55 - body text

Frutiger Bold 65 - header text

Arrow design and hierarchy

left aligned text

right aligned text

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz1234567890

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2.03 | Symbol Use

This page shows a range of symbols for use

with signage that have been developed to

accompany the Frutiger font. The symbols

utilise internationally recognisable

pictograms wherever possible.

Symbols should be used where possible to enhance

text content but must be positioned consistently as

detailed later in this document to maintain legibility.

01. Pedestrians

02. No pedestrians

03. Accessible Route

04. Non-accessible

05 Cycle store

06. No cycles

07. Parking

08. No parking

09. Accessible parking

10 CCTV

11. Vehicular entrance

12. Deliveries

13. Bus / Coach drop-off

14. Recycling

15. Caution

16. Information / Reception

17. Restaurant

18. Café

19. Unisex Toilets

20. Male Toilets

21. Female Toilets

22. Accessible Toilets

23. Accessible Showers

24. Showers

25. Babychange

26. Stairs

27. Lifts

28. Induction Loop

29. Public Telephone

30. First Aid

31. Weightlifting

32. Fitness Studio

33. Viewing Terrace

34. Lecture Theatre

35. Sports Viewing

36. Squash Courts

37. Swimming Pool

38. Sports Hall

39. Climbing Wall

40. Bouldering Cave

41. Sauna / Steam Room

42. Meeting Room

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2.04 | Campus Maps

A map of Lancaster University has been

designed to help direct visitors around

Campus. Map signs are located at pedestrian

hot spots in order to orientate the user

and guide them to their final destination.

There are currently two orientation artworks

developed, namely East and West.

The map includes vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle

and accessible routes. *Every building and car

park is clearly identified so that navigation is

quick and easy*.

Maps follow best practice for accessability,

reinforce the University brand and are always

orientated to the user.

quantity increased to x2 as per architect drawings

Visitor Orientation

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31 Alexandra Square (Shops & Banks)15 ASH House15a Islamic Prayer Room1 Bailrigg Conference Centre65 Barker House Farm6 Bigforth Farm14 Bowland Annexe28 Bowland Main & College12 Bowland Hall23 Bowland North30 Bowland Tower East37 Bowland Tower South66 Cartmel College

68 Cartmel Family housing40 Central Workshops and Stores13 CETAD24 Chaplaincy Centre54 Charles Carter 25 Conference Centre3 County Field Residences7 County Main & College18 County South20 County South Residences38 Edward Roberts Court51 Engineering Building27 Faraday Building

21 FASS Building42 Furness College41 Furness Residences47 Fylde College49 Fylde Residences55 George Fox63 Graduate College 67 Graduate Townhouses11 Great Hall57 Grizedale College58 Grizedale College Residences62 InfoLab2160 ISS Building

16 Jack Hylton Music Rooms19 John Creed Building43 Lancaster Environment Centre59 Lancaster House Hotel2 LEC Remote Workshops36 Library4 LICA Building64 Lonsdale College52 Management School45 Medical Centre10 Music Building9 Nuffield Theatre61 Pendle College

17 Peter Scott Gallery29 Physics Building48 Postgraduate Statistics Centre44 Pre-School Centre8 Round House35 Ruskin Library34 Security Lodge39 Slaidburn House (Students' Union)5 Sports Centre33 University House32 University Reception 50 Whewell Building

CCTV in operation for your personal safety and protection.

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Principal route withwheelchair access

Key

Roads

Bus Stops

Woodland Trail

Campus buildings

Walkways

Visitor Car Parks A - L

Pay and Display Machines

Car parking for peoplewith disabilities

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Designated BBQ Area

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EAST ORIENTATION

Maps need updating

to reflect highlighted

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2.05 | Content Guidelines

a) The correct arrow hierarchy is demonstrated in fig. A

b) Standard spacing (leading) between lines of text

must always be applied (see fig. A).

c) Extended spacing must always be applied when

a change of alignment occurs (see fig. B).

d) Lines of text must always be justified left or right

dependant upon arrow direction and arranged

in alphabetical order.

e) Only list destinations that are in reasonable

proximity to the sign, in order to avoid information

overload.

f) Abreviations should not be used on directional signs.

g) Only those logos specified within this manual can be

used on external signs. Under no circumstances should

other logos be incorporated into the University’s

directional signage.

h) The height of letters must be consistently applied across

each sign type. Lines of information that extend beyond

one short line are to be avoided or only used in

exceptional circumstances.

i) The University’s signage supplier will be responsible for

policing the correct use of the University brand and the

graphic content contained on each sign.

1. Straight ahead

2. Forward & left

3. Left

4. Back & left

5. Straight ahead

6. Forward & right

7. Right

8. Back and right

fig. A fig. B

CAMPUS WATCH www.lancs.ac.uk/campuswatch


Great Hall(Nuffield Theatre & Peter Scott Gallery)

University House Reception

Visitor Car Parks A - C

Alexandra Park

Visitor Car Parks D - J

10LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 3.0 EXTERNAL SIGNS

3.00 | External Signs

The following chapter details a family of external

signs that are designed to navigate users across

campus to a building entrance.

This is achieved by placing clearly visible signs with

consistent and concise messages along all major

routes across campus.

When signs are installed into soft ground the base

should be protected from cutting equipment by

a 200mm exclusion zone. The material used to

create an excluson zone should match the

surrounding landscape and be one of the following:

Waterford gravel surround, resin

bound with weed membrane

Forest bark mulch with weed

membrane

Square granite sets with weed membrane


4500 250

illuminated ‘logo and lettering’

front

rear

2700

3.01 | Main Entrance Sign EX1

The main campus entrance is identified by a

large branded monolith which is visible to

passing traffic from both directions. It ensures a

sense of arrival and a positive first impression.

The face of the sign includes an edge illuminated

built up logo and lettering which highlights the

entrance after dark. The rear of the sign includes

simple directional information plus a ‘thank you’

message.

The sign is bordered by a resin bound gravel

surround to protect against grass cutting equipment.

Construction principles_3mm aluminium

cladding panels with fully welded and dressed

returns. Mounted to heavy duty fabricated aluminium

frame using hidden security fixings. Built up logo to

be edge illuminated using white chainlinked LED’s

through clear acrylic spacer panels. Full construction

specification can be found at rear of this document

(Section 7).

Size a)_4500x2700mm (Main campus entrance)

Size b)_2500x1500mm (Alexandra Park entrance)

EventsEvents:Postgrad Visit Day19th June 2013

Undergrad Visit Day28th August 2013

Register atlancaster.ac.uk

www.lancaster.ac.uk

Welcome to our Campus

We hope that you enjoyed your visitand we look forward to seeing you again.

M6 Motorway City Centre

100 cap ht

25mm deep

shouldered clear

acrylic logo and let-

tering with blockout

vinyl on face and

white ‘LED’ illumi-

nation from clear

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vinyl graphics

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3.02 | Main Entrance Events Sign EX2

To promote important University events and

achievements it is important to have promotional

signage at the campus entrances. The Event

Signs serve to be informative whilst promoting

the University to visitors and the local

community.

The signs consist of interchangeable trays

that carry temporary digitally printed messages

to facilitate regular updates. There is also

updateable LED message board included for

temporary event information.

Construction principles_140mm stainless steel

posts and fabricated frame supporting 3mm

aluminium panels. Lower x4 panels to be easily

removable to facilitate regular updates. x4 additional

panels to be stored for roll-off / on. Graphics to

be digitally printed labels. Posts to extend below

ground level to bolt onto rag bolt cage. Size of

foundation subject to Structural Engineers report.

Size)_1800x5000mm

140 cap ht

1500x1350mm

ultrabright LED

display board with IP65

rated case,

GSM modem with remote

programming

capability via a

Windows based PC.

100mm cap ht letters

x16 characters/line

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450removable

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EventsPG Visit Day19th Jun 2013

UG Visit Day28th Aug 2013

EVENTS

1500x1350mmultrabright LED display board with IP65 rated case, GSM modem with remote programming capability via a Windows based PC.100mm cap ht letters x16 characters/line


3.03 | Campus Perimeter Signs EX3

The University borders the A6 dual carriageway

and M6 motorway. Signage along these

perimeters offer a sense of arrival and

raise the University profile.

The signs are made from flex face boxes with

tensioned PVC skins, with the option of internal

illumination if required.

Graphics should always be simple branded

messages that are clearly visible to fast

moving traffic.

Construction principles_extruded aluminim flex

face frame mounted to painted 140mm mild steel

posts. Flex face to be tensioned, digitally printed

PVC, silk lacquered for UV and wipe clean

protection. Full construction specification can

be found at rear of this document (Section 7).

Size a)_4500x4700mm (M6 South)

Size b)_3500x4000mm (M6 North_x1 or A6_x3)

2900/2200

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3.04 | Campus Map Post Signs EX4

Campus map post signs are positioned at key

wayfinding points across campus. They help

to orientate the user and direct them to a final

destination.

The signs are be single sided. The map should

always be orientated to match the users viewpoint

(East or West). Campus maps should not be supple-

mented with other directional information.

Construction principles_10mm thick aluminium

panel with hidden locking device, 100mm square

section aluminium posts (5mm wall) with 3mm

radiused corners. High definition digitally printed vinyl

graphics to be applied to painted aluminium surface,

finished with protective clear satin finish

UV resistant vinyl. Full construction specification

can be found at rear of this document (Section 7).

Size_1270x2000mm

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Each map should have a‘You are here’

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The Key should list buildings

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One Way system

A

(WEST FACING) 800

3.05 | Campus Map Wall Signs EX5

Campus map wall signs are positioned onto

walls along key wayfinding routes across

campus. They help to orientate the user

and direct them to a final destination.

The map should always be orientated to match

the users viewpoint (East or West). Campus maps

should not be supplemented with other directional

information.

The signs have been highly specified to be durable.

Construction principles_10mm thick aluminium

panel with hidden locking device for easy removal,

high definition digitally printed vinyl graphics applied

to painted aluminium surface, finished with clear

satin finish UV resistant vinyl. Hidden security screw

fixings along to and bottom edge of sign

secure it to machined aluminium wall straps.

Size_1270x1200mm

Each map should have a‘You are here’

marker

The Key should list buildings

in alphabetical order only

Youare

here

40mm cap ht75

5075

75 75


1430

1875

350

3838

3.06 | Directional Monolith EX6

Along the campus perimeter road are wayfinding

monolith signs.

Directional Monoliths are single or double sided and

should have content restricted to buildings or

facilities in close proximity to the sign to prevent

information overload.

Directional content should always be displayed as

per the content guidlines in section 2.5.

Construction principles_3mm thick rolled (curved

face), folded, welded and dressed panels, mounted

onto an aluminium box section frame with 6mm

thick internal ribbing sections to protect against

distortion. Two internal 150mm square box section

posts welded to internal framework to extend below

ground level. Side capping sections to hide fixings

where panels mount onto framework - these

sections are to be secured in place by a single

security screw on the top. Full construction

specification can be found at rear of this

document (Section 7).

Size_1506x2225mm




University House Reception

Visitor Car Parks A - C

Alexandra Park

Visitor Car Parks D - J

220

55

35

140

140

220

40

220 220


150

150

80 80

200

250

150

150

150

150

150

800

1340

Accessible Route


Rossendale Avenue East

Lancaster Square

Round House

County Main & College

Recycling Point

LICA

150

3.07 | Directional Twin Post and Panel EX7

Directional post and panel signs are located

along major vehicular and pedestrian routes

around campus.

They can be single or double sided and should have

content restricted to buildings or facilities in close

proximity to the sign to prevent information overload.

If the sign is located at near to a road then the road

title should appear in the white header section.

Directional content should always be displayed as

per the content guidlines in section 2.5.

Construction principles_80mm square section

Stax aluminium posts with finishing cap and 20mm

deep extruded aluminium panels. All coloured bands

to be masked and sprayed , all graphics to be

applied vinyl. No plastic fixings of any kind. Full

construction specification can be found at rear of

this document (Section 7).

Size_1500 x various mm

800to lower

plank

accessible route markers should always appear

at the bottom of the sign (in red)

If a road name is required it

should always be on the white header at the top of the sign

Standard Panel Heights

a)_50mm

b)_100mm

c)_150mm

d)_200mm

e)_250mm

f)_300mm

200 70 cap ht

55 cap ht

30 cap ht


3.08 | Directional Wall Sign EX8

Directional tray signs are to be mounted to walls

at major intersections along pedestrian

walkways. Content is restricted to key

destinations in close proximity to prevent

information overload.

The height of wall signs vary depending upon the

amount of directional content although four standard

sizes are suggested to maintain a degree of

uniformity across campus.

A standard height of 2100mm to top of sign is

recommended although signs may also align to

architectural features to ensure they look like a

considered part of the facade.

Construction principles_3mm aluminium tray with

45mm fully welded and dressed returns. Mounted

to hidden brackets using colour matched security

fixings along top and bottom returns. All coloured

bands to be masked and sprayed, all graphics to

be computer cut applied vinyl. Polystyrene infill to

be used to resist impact damage. Full construction


(Section 7).

Size_1000 x various mm

Standard Sizes

a)_1000x500mm

b)_1000x750mm

c)_1000x1000mm

d)_1000x1250mm

1000

125

750

125

Furness College

Fylde College

Grizedale College

Pendle College

Edward Roberts Court

Accessible Route

45

2100to top of

sign

accessible route markers should always appear

at the bottom of the sign (in red)

38 cap ht

170

125

70


Faraday Building

Welcome to

ChemistryMain Entrance

51

750 6

1100

3.09 | Building Occupancy Sign EX9

Building occupancy wall signs are used to iden-

tify main entrances at ground level. They sign the

building title and list major departments, schools

or facilities within.

Signs should align to architectural features to ensure

they look like a considered part of the facade

although a standard height of 2100mm to top

of sign is recommended.

Construction principles_6mm deep white painted

aluminium frame with modular interchangeable

painted aluminium directory panels set flush within

surface. Panels to have hidden locking mechanism

and surface printed graphics with clear protective

lacquer finish. Full construction specification can be

found at rear of this document (Section 7).

Size a)_750 x 1100mm

Size b)_500 x 725mm

2100to top of

sign

modularinterchangeable

panelswith hidden

locking mechanism

replacement panel

(with non-term opening times)

building reference

(as detailedon map signs)

35 cap ht

30

20

120

100

25 cap ht

3030

Open Access7.30am to 8pm

Student Library Card Swipe Access 8pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday

Staff/PhD Library Card Swipe Access24 hours/ 7 days per week

Welcome to

ChemistryMain EntranceOpen Access9am to 5pm

Student Library Card Swipe Access 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday

Staff/PhD Library Card Swipe Access24 hours/ 7 days per week


Building Name signs are used to identify building

main entrances from distance. These signs are

to include the building title only.

Signs should align to architectural features to ensure

they look like a considered part of the facade

although standard sizes are suggested below.

The width to height ratio should remain 4:1

where possible although this may be extended

to accommodate long titles.

If building title needs to be sensitive to a building

facade individual letters may be used (EX10b).

Construction principles EX10a_3mm aluminium

tray with 45mm fully welded and dressed returns.

Mounted to hidden brackets using colour matched

security fixings along top and bottom returns. All

coloured bands to be masked and sprayed, all

graphics to be computer cut applied vinyl.

Polystyrene infill to be used to resist impact damage.

Construction principles EX10b_built up stainless

steel letters with 20mm returns and satin polish DP1

(vertical grain) and 10mm spacer studs on rear

3.10 | Building Naming / Occupancy High Level EX10a / 10b

University House

University House

1000

200

4000

Size 10a1)_4000 x 1000mm

Size 10a1)_3000 x 750mm

Size 10a2)_2000 x 500mm

Size 10a3)_1200 x 300mm (residences)

Size 10b1)_200mm cap ht

Size 10b2)_300mm cap ht

EX10a

EX10b

20mm

polished stainless steel

with 20m returns


3.11 | High Level Signs EX11

High level signs raise brand profile around

campus. The use of this sign type is currently

restricted to just University House and The

Sports Centre although this may change.

They are positioned onto buildings that align with

the road and pedestrian routes around campus or

near main entrances. They should always be aligned

to an architectural feature where possible to look a

considered part of the facade. Each sign should be

sized appropriately to its location but retain the

proportions set opposite.

The University logo is the combination of the text in

grey Frutiger typeface positioned to the left of the

red symbol. These elements must never be

separated or adjusted in either size relationship.

Construction principles_built-up descaled steel

lettering and logo with painted finish all round and

60mm returns. Rear of letter to be 5mm clear

polycarbonate fixed into face through side return.

Letters to be ‘Halo’ illuminated using white

chainlinked LED’s. Letters to be stood 20mm

from wall surface.

Size a)_5000 x 3000mm

Size b)_4000 x 2250mm

Size c)_3000 x 1690mm

logo for dark walls (with white lettering)

logo for dark walls (with grey lettering)

descaled steel face with insetpolycarbonate

back panel

60mm

NEW LOGO TBC


Monday to Friday08:00 - 18:00

Terms & Conditions

Have you payed and displayed?

Visitors must clearly display a valid pay

and display ticket or visitor scratch card.

car share permits are also valid.

All vehicles and contents are parked at

owners risk.

ParkingVisitor

B

side A side B

1600

835

600

5015

Vis

ito

rs

BParkingVisitor

3.12 | Gateway Visitor Car Parks EX12

Car parks A - L are clearly identified on directional

and campus map signs. The entrance to each visitor

car park should be clearly identifed so users know

they’ve reached their nominated destination.

The signs are double sided with large identification

graphics on the front and disclaimer / regulatory

information on the rear.

Signs need to be positioned so that they are visible

to traffic from all directions without causing physical

obstruction to pedestrian users.

Construction principles_3mm aluminium panels

with rolled vertical edges mounted onto 90mm

round section posts using channel and clip system.

Digitally printed graphics onto optically clear vinyl

applied edge to edge of each panel. Full

construction specification can be found at

rear of this document (Section 7).

Size_600 x 3000mm500

Gateway Visitor Parking Areas = to be confirmed

390 cap ht

50 cap ht

220 cap ht

20 cap ht

520

130

85

165

60

200

200

350

30

30

60 60

480


45

545

600

VisitorParking

G

car park Kalternative

plan view

car park Jalternative

3.13 | Ring Road Visitor Parking Bays EX13

Visitor parking bays around the campus

perimeter road are clearly identified using

lamp post mounted notices.

The signs are single sided with large identification

graphics at the top and disclaimer / regulatory

information at the bottom.

Signs should be positioned so that they are visible

to traffic from all directions above the height of

parked cars.


with rolled vertical edges mounted EXISTING lamp

columns using channel and clip system. All corners

to have 15mm radius to avoid pointed edges.

Digitally printed graphics onto optically clear

vinyl applied edge to edge of each panel.

Size_450 x 600mm

450

1400to bottom of

sign

Perimeter road visitor parking bays = areas to be confirmed

240 cap ht

40 cap ht

40 40370

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00

Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00 hours

Visitors must clearly display a valid pay and display ticket or visitor scratch card. Car share

permits are also valid.

All vehicles and contents are parked at owners risk.



permits are also valid. All vehicles and contents are parked at owners risk.

Alexandra Park Pay and Display tickets also valid.



permits are also valid. All vehicles and contents are parked at owners risk.

This car park is for pay and display and construction permit holders only

and is locked daily at 23:45.

VISITORParking Zone

VISITORParking Zone

VISITORParking Zone


450 450

600

450

EX14a EX14b

450Visitor parking bays around the campus

perimeter road should be clearly identified

using lamp post mounted notices.

The signs are single sided with large identification

graphics at the top and disclaimer / regulatory

information at the bottom.

Signs should be positioned so that they are visible

to traffic from all directions above the height of

parked cars.


with rolled vertical edges mounted EXISTING lamp

columns using channel and clip system. Graphics to

be digitally printed vinyl. All corners to have 15mm

radius to avoid pointed edges. Full construction


(Section 7).

EX14a Size_450 x 600mm

EX14b Size_450 x 600mm

3.14 | Ring Road Visitor, Staff, Student Parking Bays EX14


Staff Permit holders only.All vehicles and contents

are parked at owners risk.

STAFFParking Zone


Student and Staff Permit holders only. Residential Conference

Permits valid in vacations.

Alexandra Park pay and display tickets also valid here.

STUDENTParking Zone

30 cap ht

14 cap ht


SIDE A SIDE B

150

470

80

1100

700 150

Main Campus

Start of Accessible Route

Look for the signs with the red band

Accessible Route

Main Campus

End of Accessible Route

Visitor Car Park M

Accessible Route

3.15 | Accessibe Route Totems EX15

Accessible routes run from one end of campus

to the other. They start at busy wayfinding points

such as University House reception and visitor

car parks.

The signs are double sided and clearly visible

without causing physical obstruction. They highlight

direct accessible routes to major car parks and

campus facilites.

Construction principles_3mm thick folded, welded

and dressed panels, mounted onto an aluminium

box section frame. Two internal 125mm square

box section posts welded to internal framework to

extend below ground level. Panels to be secured

in place by a single security screw on the top.

Coloured bands to be masked and sprayed, all

other graphics to be applied vinyl. Full construction


(Section 7).

Size_700 x 1800mm

38 cap ht

30 cap ht


2880 500

15 1510 10

10

2000 500

Our Departments• Chemistry• Computing and Communications• Engineering• Lancaster Environment Centre• Mathematics and Statistics• Physics• Psychology

For all enquiries please contactour faculty office, Room 123.

Faculty of Science and Technology

before after

toughened glass panel with stain-less steel fixings

2300

Welcome

digitally printed

contravision

etch effectmanifestation

3.16 | Faculty Entrance Signage EX16

Each faculty entrance is promoted using large

feature signage. Each entrance varies in size and

content but the material specification should

remain consistent.

A 10mm toughened glass panel with digitally printed

graphics on rear and bespoke heavy duty stainless

steel fixings. Glazing around the entrance doors has

have digitally printed contravision vinyl applied to the

glazed surface.

Construction principles_10mm toughened glass

panel with full colour digitally printed graphics on

rear. Stainless steel bracket along bottom edge and

stainless steel barrels at top. Side windows have

‘one way’ contravision digitally printed vinyl graphics.

Etch effect manifestation applied to doors.

Size_2880 x 2300mm (glass panel)

Size_500 x 2500mm (contravision)

Size_2000 x 300mm (etched manifestation)


1400

3240

340

3.17 | Building Development Signs EX17

Temporary Building Development Signs highlight

improvements on campus when there is no

hoarding surfaces available. They promote and

direct people to new facilities and departments

while building work takes place. They are meant

to supplement temporary hoarding graphics

used by construction companies.

The signs should be positioned where they are clearly

visible from major thoroughfares to identify temporary

routes due to construction.

Construction principles_ 5mm composite aluminium

panels fixed to 100mm painted mild steel posts using

channel and clip system. 5mm composite aluminium

panels to have surface printed graphics protected

with clear protective overlay.

Size_1400x3580mm

80 cap ht

New Engineering Building


500

EX17a EX17b

40 20 50

674A2cabinet

200

200

200

50

3.18 | Small Events Sign EX18

To promote important University events

and achievements it is important to

have promotional signage near pedestrian

circulation routes.

There are two options; a permanant ground fixed

cabinet (EX17a) and a portable A1 poster display

unit (EXT17b). Both types consist of exterior

poster holders which display paper inserts

produced by the University.

Construction principles EX18a_50mm painted

aluminium posts with 30mm deep A2 poster

cabinet (onthecase) with aluminium frame and

toughened glass window mounted flush into

40mm painted aluminium tray sign. Header to

be surface printed and lacquered.

Construction principles EX18b_A1

‘windjammer’ poster cabinet with weighted base

and built in wheels for easy movement. Frame

to be snap shut with clear PVC window.

Size 18a)_500x1274mm

Size 18b)_720x1140mm

Postgraduate Visit Day19th June 2013

EVENTS

586

833 1140A1cabinet

Postgraduate Visit Day19th June 2013

EVENTS


3.19 | Hoarding Signs EX19

New campus developments are surrounded

by safety hoardings which can be used to

support promotional graphic panels.

The graphics should be carefully formatted to

match our University brand. Content should be

simple and informative with careful attention to

text heights and reading distances.

To ensure that hoarding signage conforms to

University standards approval should be gained

from one or more of the following people:

• Senior Projects Manager

• Facilities Marketing & Communications

Manager

Size EX19)_individually assessed.

Construction principles EX19_

OPTION A

Material: Dibond

Use for “front of house’ projects where

heavy footfall & close up viewing

occurs. Screw fixings, covered by

colour matched caps. Lasts 18-24

months with protective film.Dibond is a composite sheet material made

from a plastic core sandwiched between

aluminium with a high gloss white finish, which

makes it ideal for high resolution digital surface

printing. Dibond exibits minimal expansion and

contraction which means that sheets can be

butted together, with no gaps, for maximum

visual impact.

The addition of an optional clear protective

overlay film protects the printed graphics and

adds to the longevity and durability of the print.


OPTION B

Material: Forex

Use for the majority of projects on

campus where medium footfall and mid

range viewing occurs. Screw fixings,

covered by colour matched caps.Forex is a closed cell, lightweight rigid PVC sheet

material with a silky matt surface that is ideal for

digital printing onto the surface. Forex exhibits

some expansion and contraction which means

that large sheets need a 2mm gap between them

to allow for this. The panels to be screw fixed

and covered using colour matched caps.


OPTION C

Material: Corex

Use for the minimum footfall and long

distance viewing occurs, for example,

hoardings located on the outer

campus/ring road. Fixed using stainless

steel staples. Lasts approximately 12

months.Corex is a corrugated hollow core polypropylene

sheet material with a satin white finish. For best

results, print direct onto treated surface, but

printed vinyl can also be applied. Corex exhibits

some expansion and contraction, meaning it

requires a 2mm gap between panels. Due to it’s

lightweight srtructure, is best fixed to wooden

hoarings with industrial grade stainless steel

staples.

See options A, B & C below

‘X’ assess on the basis of each

project

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We are creating

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the basis of each project


3.20 | Temporary Banners EX20

Promotional banners advertise events and

achievements across the University.

The graphics should be carefully formatted to match

the University brand. Content should be simple and

informative with careful attention to text heights and

reading distances.

To ensure that banner signage conforms to University

standards approval should be gained from:


Manager

Construction principles EX20_heavy duty welded

and stiched PVC banner material with full colour

digital print to both sides. Support system to be

EN40 compliant ‘Airspring’ banner system with spring

loaded fibre glass arms and aluminium

brackets to deflect windloadings from lamp columns.

Size EX20a)_750x2500mm

Size EX20b)_600x3000mm

2500to bottom of

sign minimum

Airspring banner system with

carbon fibre arms connected to

aluminium support brackets is fully compliant with

the Government’s EN40 Regulation about maximum

wind-load on any type of street

lighting column


3.21 | Window Graphics EX21

Promotional window graphics highlight

achievements and events whilst emphasizing

entrance areas in a vibrant manner.

The graphics should be carefully formatted to

match the University brand whilst ensuring a

cohesive, campus wide strategy.

To make sure window signage conforms to

University standards approval should be gained


• Senior Projects Manager


Manager

Construction principles EX21_3M 8173 PWGF

series UV print compatible, perforated window

vinyl for one way viewing; 1 - 5 year-life.

Size EX21)_individually assessed

digitally printed perforated window vinyl with black on rear for one-way viewing.

Vinyl must be completely removable (including all adhesive) using mild cleaning solvent spray.

All promotional window graphics must display the University brand and not clash with adjacent building signage


3.22 | Temporary Diversion Signs EX22

When construction is taking place, temporary

diversion signs direct pedestrians along

alternative routes. They should be mounted

onto existing posts where possible.

The directional arrows should be displayed on a

yellow background to highlight it as a temporary

route. Directional information should be at the top

of the sign with additional text detailed below.

To make sure diversion signage wording conforms

to University standards approval should be gained


• Landscape Manager

• Maintenance Manager

• Projects Manager

• Travel and Environment Manager

• Marketing & Communications Manager

Construction principles EX22_3mm painted

aluminium panel with printed graphics. Fixed

to existing posts using channel and clip system

with countersunk rivets.

Size EX22)_450x600mm

600

450

Temporary route to Alexandra Park& Pitches 5 & 6

Installation of new 3rd Generation PitchFeb - Jun 2014

30 cap ht

10mm radiused corners cap ht

2100to bottom

of sign

Temporary route to Alexandra Park& Pitches 5 & 6

Installation of new 3rd Generation PitchFeb - Jun 2014

33LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 4.0 INTERNAL SIGNS

4.00 | Internal Signage

The following chapter details a family of slim

(6mm) modular, interchangeable painted

aluminium signs that are designed to navigate

users from building entrance to a specific room.

This is achieved by placing clearly visible signs with

consistent and concise messages at decision points

along all major corridors and wayfinding routes.


20

24@40

450

10

150

500100

Faculty of Health & Medicine

Health Research

Toilets & Showers

DFlats 1 to 9

Seminar Rms Computer Labs Lecture Theatres

Furness College

Toilets & Showers


This is a no smoking building

Toilets

Furness Bar

Furness College Offices

Furness Porter’s Lodge

Furness JCR & TV Room

Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3

Lancaster Medical School

CETAD

Faculty Offices

Biomedical & Life Sciences

Lancaster Medical SchoolC

This level

B

A


Health Research

Toilets & Showers

DFlats 1 to 9

Seminar Rms Computer Labs Lecture Theatres

Furness College

Toilets & Showers


This is a no smoking building

Toilets

Furness Bar

Furness College Offices

Furness Porter’s Lodge

Furness JCR & TV Room

Lecture Theatres 1, 2 & 3

Lancaster Medical School

CETAD

Faculty Offices

Biomedical & Life Sciences

Lancaster Medical SchoolC

This level

B

A

4.01 | Entrance Directory IN1

A floor level directory detailing all levels and

departments of a building should be located

within each building entrance.

The building title should appear on the top left of the

sign. Directory information should be listed in floor

order with the top floor at the top of the directory.

Room titles for each floor are listed alphabetically

with toilets listed last.

Signs should be positioned on walls where there is

room to stop and view the sign without causing

obstruction at a height of 2100mm to top of sign or

align to an architectural feature (doorway).

Construction principles_6mm deep modular

painted aluminium sign directory with

interchangeable, digitally printed panels and hidden

locking mechanism. Map to be digitally printed direct

to surface. Plastic sign systems are not to be used.

Final clear protective layer (100% matt) to be added

protect the printed surfaces from damage.

Size a)_600mm x various (building specific)

2100

62.5

25

62.5

60 cap ht

16 cap ht

50 50 35


500

20

100

150

10

18@40

4.02 | Stair & Lift Directory IN2

Stair / Lift Directories should be positioned in

the lobby of all major stairs and lifts.

The building title should appear on the top left of the

sign. Directory information should be listed in floor

order with the top floor at the top of the directory.

Room titles for each floor are listed alphabetically

with toilets listed last.

Signs should be positioned on walls where there is

room to stop and view the sign without causing

obstruction to walkways at a height of 2100mm to

top of sign or align to an architectural feature

(doorway).


aluminium sign directory with interchangeable,

digitally printed panels and hidden locking

mechanism. Plastic sign systems are not to

be used.

Size a)_600mm x various (building specific)

2100

C

BThis level

Synthetic Research C18

Synthetic Teaching C05

Offices C13 - C15

Lift & Stairs

Offices B18 - B20

Lifts & Stairs

Non Synthetic Research B04

Non Synthetic Teaching B25

AData Analysis Laboratories A41

Offices A03 - A40

Lift & Stairs

Computational Research A10

NMR Suite A58

Lockers & Showers

Toilets

Faraday Building

C

BThis level

Synthetic Research C18

Synthetic Teaching C05

Offices C13 - C15

Lift & Stairs

Offices B18 - B20

Lifts & Stairs

Non Synthetic Research B04

Non Synthetic Teaching B25

AData Analysis Laboratories A41

Offices A03 - A40

Lift & Stairs

Computational Research A10

NMR Suite A58

Lockers & Showers

Toilets

Faraday Building

62.5

25

62.5

60 cap ht

16 cap ht

50 50 35


AThis level

15

300

285

4.03 | Level Indicator IN3

Floor level indicators should be positioned within

all stairwells immediately opposite the stairs.

Mount at 1700mm to top of sign.


aluminium signage board with digitally printed

graphics and hidden release mechanism.

Size a)_300 x 300mm

1700 AThis level

130

30

30

25

30


20

1@1205@75

600

Offices A03 - A17

Data Analysis Labs A40 - A41

Offices A22 - A39

Lockers & Showers

Computational Research Laboratory A10

Offices A03 - A17


Offices A22 - A39

Lockers & Showers

Computational Research Laboratory A10

4.04 | Wall Mounted Directional IN4

Directional signs should be positioned at key

wayfinding decision points to navigate the

building.

Content should be restricted to departments and

facilities in the near vicinity using the stipulated

arrow hierarchy.

Where plenty of wall space is available an additional

blank plank should be included at the bottom of

each sign to allow for future additions.

Wall signs should be positioned 1700mm to top of

sign and should always be 600mm wide unless long

reading distances dictate larger text; then 900mm

planks should be used.


aluminium directional sign with interchangeable

locking panels and surface printed graphics.

Plastic sign systems are not to be used.

Size a)_600mm x various (sign specific)

1700

28

100 100

45


20

20

4@75

600

NMR Suite A58

Lockers & Showers


NMR Suite A58

Lockers & Showers


4.05 | Suspended Directional IN5

Suspended directional signs should be

positioned at key wayfinding decision points

when there is no wall space available.

They can be single or double sided. Content should

be restricted to departments and facilities in the near

vacinity and listed using the stipulated arrow

hierarchy.

Where ceiling heights allow, a blank plank should

be included at the bottom of sign to allow for future

additions.

Wall signs should be positioned 2200mm to under-

side of sign and should always be 600mm wide

unless long reading distances dictate larger text;

then 900mm planks should be used.


aluminium directional sign with interchangeable

locking panels and surface printed graphics.

Plastic sign systems are not to be used. Suspend

from ceiling using stainless steel wire suspension kit.

Size a)_600mm x various (sign specific)

2200

28

100

45


900

20

20

160Centre for Medical Education

Centre for Medical Education

Centre for Medical Education

4.06 | Wall Mounted Locational IN6

Locational signs are located above or next to

key department and facility entrances.

These signs offer limited space for text. With

clarity and legibility the priority of any sign, additional

descriptive words will not be included in the text.

Wall signs next to entrances should always be

positioned 1700mm to top of sign whilst those

above entrances should be centred in the available

space.

The sign sizes are dictated by line length with

standard widths being 900mm or 1200mm.


aluminium locational sign with interchangeable

locking panels and applied vinyl graphics.


Size_900 x 160mm

centred above door(100mm above door if

high ceiling)

1700mmto top if wall

mounted

CL

40

CL


15

180

165

4 20 4

4.07 | Projecting Locational IN7

Projecting signs should always be positioned so

that the bottom of the sign aligns to the top of a

door frame, be at least 2200mm above floor level

and used where entrances are approached

side on.

Signs can be double or single side. Symbols should

be used where possible and text should be

simplified so that maximum cap heights can

be used.

Construction principles_modular aluminium

projecting sign with interchangeable sign panels

and applied vinyl graphics.

Size_300 x 330mm

PhysicsReception

alternativegraphiclayouts

2200mm to bottom of sign

hiddensecurity fixing

fabricatedsign sleeve

machinedwall bracket

100

75

45

CL


14

ReceptionReception 200

4.08 | Locational Lettering IN8

Some locational signs need to be sensitive to

their architectural surroundings, these tend to be

entrances to flagship buildings or major facilities

such as lecture theatres.

In these locations 10mm thick individual letters

should be screw fixed direct to the wall using 10mm

spacers. Cap heights should be appropriate to

available wall space and reading distances but

200 / 300mm is recommended as a standard.

Construction principles_10mm waterjet cut

stainless steel with horizontal brush finish DP1.

Screw fix flush to wall using hidden fixings.

Size_200mm cap height

10mm

10mm stainless steel letter with satin polish DP1

surafce finish

42LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 5.0 DOOR SIGNS

5.00 | Door Signs

The following pages detail a family of door signs

that are designed to clearly identify a room.

Cotent comprises of number and title, it’s

function and important details relating to the

occupants or safety.

Fixed room names such as Lecture Theatres,

Stores etc should have printed name panels. All

changeable information such as occupant names

should be printed onto an paper insert; protected

against tampering and damage by a clear acylic

panel.

For additional security, these acrylic panels are

lockable using a hidden steel pin that can be

unlocked by designated persons using a

magnetic key fob.

Signs bonded to glass doors require black vinyl

backing on rear of glazing to hide adhesive.


15

180

12

22

25

18

20

165

A13LV Switch

1700

10050

Signs may be door fixed or wall fixed (opening side) as above. Either option should be consis-tent throughout a building.

5.01 | Standard Door Signs D1

Sign type D1 is for non-occupied rooms such as

kitchens, stores etc.

Room numbers should always be printed in the top

left hand corner at 25mm cap height. Where

appropriate, a room name can be printed beneath.

Signs should always be mounted at a height of

1700mm to top of sign unless there is an obvious

door feature to align with at a similar height.



Construction principles - 6mm modular painted

aluminium door sign system with printed graphics.


Size_180 x 180mm

A13LV Switch

A13LV Switch


15

180

70

47.5

C/L

165

D2b_female

D2e_unisex

D2a_male D2c_accessible

D2f_accessible / baby change

D2d_baby change

1700

10050


5.02 | Toilet Door Signs D2

Sign type D2 is a toilet or baby changing

door sign.

Signs consist of a 70mm tactile symbol centred on

the main panel.







aluminium door sign system with tactile graphics

protected by a clear lacquer. Plastic sign systems

are not to be used.

Size_180 x 180mm


Mr A Nother

15

30

180

165

1700

10050


5.03 | Single Occupancy Door Signs D3

Sign type D3 is for single occupancy rooms.

Room numbers should always be printed in the

top left hand corner with room descriptions printed

beneath.

Occupant names should be printed onto paper and

inserted behind a locking acrylic window to

prevent tampering. To produce your own paper

inserts please contact Facilities, Marketing &

Communications Manager in the Facilities team for

a copy of the Graphics CD.





aluminium door sign system with digitally printed

graphics and locking window feature. Plastic sign

systems are not to be used.

Size_180 x 210mm

A03Director’s Office

Mr A Nother

A03Director’s Office

Mr A Nother

12

22

25

18

20

A13Director’sOffice


B09Research Students

Mr A NotherMr A Nother

B04Administration Office

Mr A NotherMr A NotherMr A NotherMr A Nother

15

15

60

90

180

165

sign type D4

sign type D5

165

1700

10050


5.04 | Multiple Occupancy Door Signs D4 / D5

Sign types D4 & D5 are for multi-occupancy

rooms.



beneath.

Occupant names should be printed onto paper and




Communications Manager in the Facilities team

for a copy of the Graphics CD.








Size D4_180 x 240mm

Size D5_180 x 270mm

12

22

25

18

20






A65Electrical ServicesPlantroom

15

40

180

165

1700

10050


5.05 | Laboratory / Plantroom Door Signs D6

Sign type D6 is for laboratory and plant rooms

where warning or safety notices need to be

displayed.



beneath.

Safety notices should be printed onto paper and




Communications Manager in the Facilities team

for a copy of the Graphics CD.








Size_180 x 220mm

12

22

25

18

20

Danger400 volts

No unauthorisedentry

No naked flames

Dangerof death


Danger400 volts


No naked flames

Dangerof death


Danger400 volts


No naked flames

Dangerof death


Free In Use

A02Meeting Room 1

15

30

180

165

1700

10050


5.06 | Slider Door Signs D7

Sign type D7 is for meeting and conference

rooms.



beneath.

A vacancy slider that finishes flush to the top surface

of the sign highlights if the room is in use.




Construction principles - 6mm deep painted

aluminium modular door sign system with digitally

printed graphics and vacancy slider.

Size_180 x 210mm

12

22

25

18

20

A13Meeting Room

Free In Use

A02Meeting Room 1

Free In Use

A02Meeting Room 1


20

260

350

Training Room 1 50

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1700

10050


5.07 | A4 Notice Holder D8

Type D8 notice holders are for all rooms where

external notices are displayed.

The signs feature a hinged acrylic face with hidden

magnetic locking pin and surface printed graphics.



door furniture feature to align to at a similar height.

Signs bonded to glass doors require a black vinyl

blank for rear of glazing to hide adhesive.

Templates for branded A4 notices can be found on:

www.lancaster.ac.uk/current-staff/communications-

toolkit/templates




aluminium door sign system with hinged acrylic face,

hidden locking pin and printed graphics.

Size_260 x 420mm

18

20

12

Training Room 1 Training Room 1


Stairs toLevels B, C & D

16

15

180

12

12

16

16

24

24

22

22

18

18

C/L

Sign type D9b

Sign type D9a

165

1700

10050


5.08 | Stairwell Signs D9

Sign type D9 is for stair or lift lobbies to identify

access points to other floors.

A large symbol should always be included at the top

of the sign with text beneath to highlight which floors

are accessible




Construction principles - 6mm modular, painted

aluminium door sign system with printed graphics.

Size_180 x 180mm Stairs toLevels B, C & D

Stairs toLevels B, C & DLifts to

Levels B, C & D


18

35

35

sign type D10a

sign type D10b

A25

A26d1

A26d2

1700

50

50


5.09 | Door Tags D10

Sign type D10 is a circular tag that allows

the Facilities Team to identify every door

within a building. The tags must always align

to the University’s room numbering policy.

When a room has more than one entrance each

door should be independently identified using a

D10b door tag.

Signs should always be positioned at the top of the

door, 50mm in from the corner.

Construction principles - 2mm silver anodised

aluminium roundel with bevelled edge and

engraved and infilled text.

Size_35 x 35mm

A25d1


5.10 | Graphics CD

The Graphics CD software contains templates

for each type of door sign which enables you to

produce paper inserts to a professional standard

with minimum effort.

Note - please contact Facilities Marketing and

Communications Manager in the Facilities team for

a copy of the Graphics CD.

Graphics CD to include a library of statutory symbols - laboratory signs

CD to include templates for all insert door signs Final output is an A4 print with trim marks for each insert

riser symbols

First Person

First Person

First Person

First Person

53LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 6.0 SIGN ORDERING

6.00 | Sign Ordering Process

The Lancaster University Sign Guidelines are

available for download on the University Intranet

for Building Managers (and others) to use when

ordering signs.

It is the responsibility of the Lancaster University

sign supplier to monitor individual requests from end

users to ensure that only the approved sign types,

appearing within the sign guidelines are ordered.

Any requests by end users for deviations from the

approved standard are to be avoided and ultimately

passed to the Lancaster University Supervising

Officer for determination, if necessary.

1) Initial Enquiry

It is the responsibility of the sign supplier to

provide individual, full colour illustrated scheduling

and quotation services for every enquiry; and site

surveys when requested.

Each enquiry may vary in size from one door sign

to several external signs or internal directories for a

building. Upon receipt of each enquiry a schedule

and quotation must be provided by the sign supplier

within 3 working days.

2) Amendments to Enquiries

End user amendments to a draft illistrated

schedule should not take the sign supplier longer

than 3 working days to update. This schedule and

quotation service, within these 3 day timescales, is

a fundamental part of our Service Ethos and we

shall monitor the performance levels achieved by

the sign supplier.

3) Order Approval

Following an official order number, the sign supplier

must provide the fully manufactured and installed

signs within approximately 20 working days.

Any large or complex orders, where manufacturing

may take longer, are to be highlighted by the sign

supplier at the initial enquiry stage; but these would

not normally be expected to take longer than 25

working days. The client will monitor the

performance levels achieved.

4) Reporting

The sign supplier is required to maintain a monthly

log in the form of a spreadsheet, which highlights the

following information:

• Date of each enquiry received

• Brief description of work to be undertaken

• Date of submission of schedule and quote

• Dates of submission of revised costs etc

• Date of order

• Date of installation and final order completion

The completed log to be submitted to the

Universities Supervising Officer, electronically

on the last calender day of each month.

On a regular basis, the Supervising Officer will

request a meeting with the sign supplier, to

discuss Service Levels achieved and individual

queries and issues arising.

To assist Building Managers (and others) in

ordering signs order form templates are provided

on the following pages.


type arrow content location symbols qty comment

In4 ~ Rooms A01 - A31 lift 1 directional

~ Instrument Laboratory -

~ Toilets m / f / a

In6 - Lecture Theatre above door - 1 150mm max ht

In8 - Instrument Laboratory above reception desk - 1 d.sided suspended

In2 - Rooms A01 - A31 - 1 level A directory

Centre for Lifelong Learning - Line 1

Research & Knowledge Exchange - “ 2

Residences (Facilities) - “ 3

Toilets m / f / a “ 4

contact - MR A N OTHER

building - Faraday Buildinglevel - A

6.01 | FORM A_Wayfinding Signs


type room no. line 1 / line 2 symbols qty comments

D1 A01 LV Switch - 1

“ A02 - - 1

“ A03 Cleaner’s Store - 1

D2 A04 Male toilets male 1

D3 A05 Office - Mr A N Other - 1

“ A06 Office - Mr A N Other - 1

D6 A08 Laboratory L1, L2, L3 2

contact - MR A N OTHER

building - Faraday Buildinglevel - A

6.02 | FORM B_Door Signs

56LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 7.0 DRAWINGS

7.00 | Technical Drawings

The following pages provide construction detail

for external signs. The purpose of the drawings

are as follows:

• Ensure long term consistancy

• Deliver long term quality and durability

• Offer sustainable materials

• Allow for adaptation and change

These drawings show design intent only. Engineering

intent and structural statements to be prepared by

approved sign manufacturer for review and approval

by Lancaster University.


DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm

TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Landmark_Entrance Mono

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_MO_L01

DRAWN

CHECKED Copyright c WSi 30.10.12-

DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00

aluminium / mild steel

-

TOLERANCES +/- 0.2mm

MATERIAL COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system and clear hard lacquer finish & i-line ‘x’ guard, label/graffiti protection system or similar

- all steel parts to be hot-dipped glavanised

- ALL part and foundation specifications subject to full review by Structural Engineer

estimated

foundation size:

5x1.2x1.2m = 7.2m3

frame manufactured in two parts with 240x100mm folded aluminium ‘U’ section.

U section to be resin anchored onto concrete foundations to provide additional support to posts

163mm shs aluminium box section (3mm wall) welded to ‘U’ section frame to slot frame over

150mm square mild steel fixing posts

4mm aluminium cladding panels with folded, welded and dressed returns. Secure to frame through

top return only using stainless steel countersunk security fixings

folded aluminium joggle brackets bonded to inside of cladding panels hook into

horizontal ‘U’ section

20mm diameter mild steel ragbolt cage. Hot dip galvanise.

Built up logo with 60mm returns spaced using 20mm clear acylic (no spacer barrels to protect against vandalism)

with LED halo illumination

1

2

3

4

5

6

Resin bound gravel surround with stainless steel frame7

125

125

5

7

1

3

2

4

6

1500 1500 1500

2700

900

900

7575

4500

7.01 | Main Entrance Sign EX1

NEW LOGO TBC


140 50 140

30013001300 1300300


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Landmark Sign_L4 flex face (A6)

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_LM_F02

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00


-


MATERIAL COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system



GL

140

3

5

4

6

1

2

extruded aluminium flex face box

heavy duty PVC tensioned skin with digitally printed graphics

extruded aluminium flex face frame constructed in x2 parts

100x25mm mild steel frame fabricated in two sections and bolted

together at site. Hot dip galvanised

140mm mild steel posts with 8mm wall welded to 500x500x40mm feet

and chamfered top face (30degrees), all parts to be hot dip galvanised

38mm mild steel fabricated rag bolt cages bolted to post feet

and sunk into concrete foundations

1

2

3

4

5

6

4500

2900

1800

estimated

foundation size:

EX3a - 5.5x1.5x1.2m = 9.9m3

7.02 | Campus Perimeter EX3


140 50 140

50012501250500


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Landmark Sign_L4 flex face (A6)

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_LM_F02

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00


-


MATERIAL COMMENTS - all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system



GL

140140140

3

5

4

6

1

2

extruded aluminium flex face box

heavy duty PVC tensioned skin with digitally printed graphics

extruded aluminium flex face frame constructed in x2 parts

100x25mm mild steel frame fabricated in two sections and bolted

together at site. Hot dip galvanised

140mm mild steel posts with 8mm wall welded to 500x500x40mm feet

and chamfered top face (30degrees), all parts to be hot dip galvanised

38mm mild steel fabricated rag bolt cages bolted to post feet

and sunk into concrete foundations

1

2

3

4

5

6

3500

2200

1800

estimated

foundation size:

EX3b - 4.5x1.2x1.2m = 6.5m3

7.03 | Campus Perimeter EX3


600

600

1270 330

15

GL

1200

800

100 10

100 100 3301070


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Post and Panel Map

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PM_P01

DRAWN


DB 20.02.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

02

aluminium

-


MATERIAL COMMENTS all surfaces front & rear to be painted using 2-pac high solids paint system

security fixings to be colour matched to panel return

upright posts to include 3mm radius on all vertical edges

750

100x100mm shs

aluminium post

with welded and

dressed cap.

Post to extend

750mm below

ground level.

5x30mm locking

grub screws

(top and bottom)

100x100mm shs aluminium brace welded to upright post

8mm aluminium

strap riveted

to face of x2 postsand x2 horiz. braces

1600x1200x10mm

aluminium panel

with machined

recess on rear to

lock flush onto

upright postsand horiz. braces

foundation size (per leg):

600x600x900mm

upright posts

to have 3mm

radius on all

edges

15

7.04 | Campus Map (Post) EX4


800

150

150

150

150

8080 1340

20

1400

500/

750

80


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Post&Panel

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_PP01

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00

aluminium

-



security fixings to be colour matched to post cap

upright posts to include 3mm radius on all vertical edges

500/750

foundation size (per leg):

a) height < 1750mm

500x500x800mm

b) height > 1750mm

750x750x1000mm

upright posts

to have 3mm

radius on all

edges

countersunk & colour

matched stainless steel

security fixings

extruded heavy duty

aluminium post (STAX)

600mm below ground

level into concrete

foundations

extruded aluminium

channel locks into

upright post

(no pastic parts)

4mm painted

aluminium cap locks

panels in place

using st.steel

security fixings

double sided

20mm extruded

aluminium panels

with internal

strengthening supports

extruded aluminium

infill strip (colour

matched to post)

GL

600

7.05 | Directional (Post) EX7


38x50x3mm

aluminium angle

screw fixed to wall


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Tray Sign

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_TR01

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00

aluminium / polystyrene

-




all folded returns to have 3mm radius

38mm thick impact

resistant polystyrene

block to be fitted to

inside face of each tray sign

3mm aluminium tray sign with

45mm folded, welded and

dressed returns. Secure along

top and bottom returns. All painted detail to extend around return edges of each sign.Block vinyl banding prohibited, onlyletters and arrows to be applied vinyl.

countersunk & colour

matched stainless steel

security fixings

(top and bottom)

vario

us

45

1000

230 23023040 230 40

7.06 | Directional (Wall) EX8


90mm diametermild steel post with3mm wall, painted finish as specified and colour matched caps

885

1516

00

600

500R60R60

90


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Car Park Post Sign (large)

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_CP_LP01

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00


-


MATERIAL COMMENTS all surfaces to be deburred unless otherwise specified

750

750

extruded sign channel

that allows sign to be

secured to 90mm post

using stainless steel

straps and clips.

Heavy duty channel to be countersunk

riveted to aluminium panel.

3mm aluminium panel

with rolled vertical edges

(45mm radius). All surfaces front and rear to be painted to specified colour

foundation size:

750x750x1000mm

1000

GL

90

7.07 | Car Park Gateway EX12


extruded sign channel

that allows sign to be

secured to existing lamp

columns using stainless

steel straps and clips.

Heavy duty channel to be

countersunk riveted to aluminium panel. All surfaces front and rear to be painted in specified colours

450

600

100

100

R45


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Car Park Post Sign (small)

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_CP_SP01

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00

aluminium

-


MATERIAL COMMENTS all surfaces to be painted using automotive system

3mm aluminium panel

with rolled vertical edges

(45mm radius).

7.08 | Parking Bay EX13 / EX14


A

3mm aluminium tray panels with

fully folded, welded and dressed

returns. Hook onto to frame and

secure using x2 security fixings in

top face. All painted detail to extend around return edges of each sign.Block vinyl banding prohibited, onlyletters and arrows to be applied vinyl.

3mm aluminium folded joggle

bracket bonded to inside face

of tray panel

700

1800

100

20

575

100

100

400

100

500

100

250

100 GL

25

75 75

250

250330250

3019

030

30 190 30 20

A (1 : 6)


TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES

DRAWING NAME Pedestrian Directional Totem

DRAWING NO. LAdwg_PD_T01

DRAWN


DB 30.01.12

-

FINISH

REV.

NAME DATE

00

aluminium

-




all folded returns to have 3mm radius

3mm aluminium folded ‘U’

section ribs bonded to frame

to locate joggle brackets

20mm thru holes to allow sign to

be chemically anchored to

concrete foundation

welded aluminium lugs with

drilled and tapped holes to

locate security fixings (detail A)

100x100mm shs aluminium frame

with 20mm welded plate feet. Painted on all surfaces.

countersunk & colour matched

stainless steel security fixings

foundation size:

1100x600x600mm

7.09 | Accessible Totem EX15

66LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES | V1.12 8.0 MAINTENANCE

8.00 | Annual Sign Maintenance

All external campus signage should be

refurbished annually to ensure a high quality

finish is maintained.

The appointed sub-contractor will be required to

clean all signs to a professional standard, remove all

tape and graffiti and check lighting performance. A

guide to best practice is detailed across the page.

In addition, signs located in areas of campus

susceptible to vandalism should be covered in a

non-visible, anti-graffiti coating and a separate cost

should be provided by the appointed sub-contractor

for supplying this service.

All cleaned signs should be photographed and a

photographic record provided to the University. A

separate report should detail all damage to

existing signs and highlight all repair costs.

This exercise should be completed during

the summer holiday months of July and August.

Cleaning Instructions

Exterior signs are painted aluminium panels with self

adhesive vinyl applied to the surfaces. Therefore,

for best cleaning results, use a proprietary car

shampoo and warm water only.

Never use methylated spirit, polish, white spirit, turps

or any other agressive solvent.

Always use a clean soft lint-free cloth.

Graffiti/Tape Removal Instructions

For removal of vinyl or tape use a proprietary 3M

vinyl removal agent.

For removal of graffiti, apply mild panel wipe solution

to a clean soft lint-free cloth and rub gently . To

avoid dulling the gloss lacquers do not rub too hard.

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