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CASE STUDY The University of Houston High marks for campus revamp Takeform replaces school's vast range of exterior signage—and brings all the players together Project Details LOCATION: Houston, TX CONTRIBUTORS Architect | designLAB Design Firm | Minor Design SERVICES > Project Management Site…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Swagelok Global Headquarters and Innovation Center Global gathering place Takeform helps Ohio company create welcoming new HQ for staff and customers Ethos custom lettering on the new building lives within a rail system that represents the company's systems. When this Fortune 500 high-tech…  read more

24-inch Illuminated channel letters on main entrance canopy PROJECT HIGHLIGHT United States Navy West Coast headquarters debut. A bold, modern high-rise calls for Takeform's well-coordinated touch. For some 1,450 staffers who work for the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California, office life is about to be…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Rochester General Hospital Performing on every level. Watch more Takeform videos As the Sands-Constellation Center for Critical Care rose, Takeform was there. In 2020, Rochester Regional Health (RRH) opened its seven-story, 312,000-square-foot new building on its flagship Rochester…  read more

The changing business model in experiential design. How an end-to-end approach is replacing an old tradition – and how it can prevent exploding budgets, finger pointing, and headaches for your client. Here's a scenario you might recognize – and some pitfalls your clients have encountered, too. Suppose…  read more

American Greetings: a vibrant collaboration PROJECT PROFILE CLIENT: American Greetings Creative Studios | World Headquarters WHAT: Wayfinding Interior Signage WHERE: Cleveland, OH ARCHITECT/ INTERIORS: CallisonRTKL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: American Greetings Creative Studios 650,000 square feet. Five…  read more

A masterplan to get you from here to there. One of the most critical (yet overlooked) ways to prepare for a new space. Suppose you have a new structure in the works. Or you're reimagining an existing one. Either way, you have a vision for a space. Fresh. Smart. On brand. But before the blueprints, before…  read more

Highland Hospital: wayfinding to grow with. Throughout its history, Highland Hospital (Highland) has grown to meet its community needs. However, continuous expansion, additions and renovations result in a complex facility that risks being far from patient friendly. Ongoing growth and changes can create…  read more