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PROJECT PROFILE Ampirical Powering up. Takeform brings graphic concept to life for energy sector business. One Louisiana firm has made a mission of helping the energy industry power the U.S.—and Takeform helped them make their new HQ an energizing place to work. Based in Covington, Louisiana, Ampirical…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Dignity Health – Chandler Regional Medical Center Hello, hard-earned trust Why one hospital system leans on Takeform—through mergers and major projects The brand tagline for CommonSpirit Health® is as simple and direct as its aesthetic: “Hello humankindness." It's at the heart…  read more

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

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Liberty Mountain Resort An even greater escape Pennsylvania getaway turns to Takeform to unify—and dial up—their distinctive charm When Liberty Mountain Resort acquired Carroll Valley golf course and expanded their facilities, the owners decided it was a golden opportunity to rebrand…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: 854 Ellicott Street Parking Garage Ramping up stress-free parking Takeform helps new downtown Buffalo garage guide people to multiple health facilities A growing cluster of Buffalo, N.Y., hospitals is bringing more employees and more visitors to the neighborhood—along with more…  read more

Easy on the eyes Evidence that good design helps patients heal Brilliant blue water droplets. Feathery green leaves. It's not an oasis, it's a hospital. And a touch of large-format graphics is transforming the space—and the patient experience. Before and after photos demonstrate how images of beautiful…  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 Nextcorps | Going up. Helping a startup hub remake a storied retail space for tomorrow's legends. What does a former department store have in common with a high-tech startup incubator? Both have high traffic. Both see new ideas and new products introduced with each passing season.…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Be Well | 'Hope Happens Here' Like the décor, signage is designed to be more welcoming and less institutional. A new behavior health facility emphasizes safe, warm environment. In a time of increasing need for addiction recovery and mental health services, one public-private partnership…  read more