A recently built church, New Day, does not have identification signage displayed in the front of their establishment. The only signage posted on the building is in neutral colors and, is not visible from the street view. My goal for this project is to make note of their existence and to inform passer by.

People from the community pass by and do not know the function and intent of the building.

I, as a first-year architecture student, joined the signage committee at New Day to resolve this issue. The committee consists of three people. I have researched the city sign code and drafted design solutions for the sign.

The committee will discuss these solutions then present them to the church board for further direction. The current proposal offers a variety of approaches and materials each addressing the project intent.

Intent:

•    Encourage visually aesthetically pleasing attention to the church’s function and presence.

•    Make available the use of low-cost, compatible with existing building, and durable materials (5+ years).

•    Offer options with variety in color and materials that work within the church’s budget (closer to zero dollars).

Process:

1.    I began the process by taking pictures of the church both inside and out to extract materials and lines I could relate in future designs.

2.    Researched and inquired with the architect the exact material list used for the structure regarding two main building materials. He mentioned those both along with corten steel.

3.    I researched the properties and characteristics of those materials and began to also list its availability in shape and form.

4.    The discovery of its form and flexibility further inspired my designs.

5.    Shapes and colors proposed were extracted from the inside main lobby and outside of the building.

6.    Lettering Design also extracted from the church’s logo. This logo is used throughout the communication line from the church.