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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 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 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

Think thanks: Five insights on the art of recognition Celebrating the people who make your work possible is an important job for many organizations who depend on philanthropy. From hospital systems to universities to charities, a lot of places create a display of some kind where they can showcase the…  read more

Guide to Partitions, Screens & Shields Partitions, screens, and shields (aka protective barriers) are playing a critical role in mitigating the spread of pathogens and contagious disease. As we return to work, school, and some degree of normalcy, the need for these products will be even greater.…  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

What's an organization's biggest branding tool? Hint: it's all around them. Space can do more to evoke specific emotions that directly connect to brand. Whether working, learning, relaxing, or receiving health care, people expect engaging environments that improve their experience. Delivering on this…  read more

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Outfitting four floors of fun. The Explore & More dimensional logo features the sun, formed from paintbrush strokes, to reflect the creativity and playfulness of the destination (which includes an art studio on the top floor). PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Outfitting four floors of fun. The…  read more