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The following is a summary of ADA regulations related to signage and wayfinding based on the Department of Justice's 2010 revision of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. As of March 15, 2012 compliance with the 2010 Standards are required for new construction and alterations under Titles II…  read more

Six things to consider... (before you rebrand your healthcare space.) These days, hospital systems can be vast and complex organizations with many kinds of facilities. So, when one embarks on a sweeping identity rebrand, well-designed graphic systems unify disparate sites. They create a comforting,…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT M&T Tech Hub Buffalo tech sector's high-rise boost Takeform helps M&T Bank translate high concept into fresh vibe High-tech attitude. Dynamic floor plans. Vibrant décor. A landmark Buffalo, N.Y., skyscraper found a new purpose thanks to M&T Bank, whose $58 million investment…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Foothill Ranch Health Center Spa-like health center reflects welcome shift in care For design sensitivity, tricky logistics, and problem-solving prowess, A&D firms turn to Takeform. Picture this: you walk into an open, light-filled entrance tastefully decorated and staffed by greeters.…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT University of Missouri Pulling together a 1,200-acre campus. Exterior directional signage across campus has a brand-intensive color scheme to keep everything in the family. A healthy start Takeform first met up with representatives from the University of Missouri–Columbia when they…  read more

Rapid Deployment Signage & Accessories for the New Healthcare Reality. At no other time is clear communication more critical than during a crisis. Demands are intense, emotions are high, and miscommunication can be dangerous. Having the right message in the right place communicated professionally…  read more

Cool style. Regional vibes. The workplace as recruiting tool.Project Profile: C.H. Robinson No matter what sector your business is in these days, presenting your work environment as fresh and forward-thinking is vital to attracting new talent—especially recent college grads in a generation of the…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT ALoft Buffalo Downtown Trendy hospitality energizes historic space Collaborating with one of the city's most stylish hotels, ALoft Buffalo Downtown, we helped them make their mark at 500 Pearl — the city's once-storied clubhouse. Working with the brand's dynamic graphic standards,…  read more

Project Profile: The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital For children's hospital, Hummingbird Highway is a smart direction PROJECT PROFILECLIENT: The Children's Center Rehabilitation HospitalWHAT: Exterior and Interior Wayfinding, Theming, Parking Facility WayfindingWHERE: Oklahoma CityARCHITECT/…  read more