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USAFA
5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
Fig. 5.3.1 Lounge
ID Schematic Design
USAFA Design Standards
FA2517-13-R-5000
Attachment 6 Apr 2011
5. FURNISHINGS
5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
GENERAL
Type I: Instructional Spaces Furnishings
> Design instructional furniture to satisfy functional needs. Use neutral tones for the color of the desks and work surfaces. All trim and metal must be in a neutral palette. All frames must be metal.
> All seats are to be clean simple forms in primary blue, red, gray, or black color on stainless steel frames.
> Equip every class room with a clock, centered on the elevation directly above the chalkboards.
> Provide suspended coathangers to match the originally designed ones in the classroom vestibules.
> Instructor laboratories must have consuls similar to the original design.
> Podiums in auditoriums must have an aluminum pedestal base with three legs.
Type II: Administrative Spaces Furnishings
| > Use a modular system office furniture | in | all | offices. | Align | office | partition | panels | and | ||||||||||
| system | furniture | with | window | mullions. | ||||||||||||||
| > Modular furniture | must | feature | adjustable | work | surfaces, | integrated | components, | wire | ||||||||||
| management, | storage | options, | integrated | file | units, | power | supply | at | base | and | / | or | work | |||||
| surface, | acoustic | panel | and | ample | raceway | for | electrical | and | communications | cabling | ||||||||
| with | the | ability | to | rework | without | disruption. | ||||||||||||
| > Enclose workstations | that | require | a | special | shape | or | configuration | within | a | rectilinear | ||||||||
| form. | Curved | panels | are | prohibited. | Select | natural | wood | veneer | as | the | finish | for | ||||||
| workstation | components. | Select fabric panels | that | are | compatible | with | the | panels | in | the | ||||||||
| office | interior. | |||||||||||||||||
| > General office task chairs | must | be | ergonomic | with | casters, | black | frames | and | seat |
backs.
Upholstery must be a solid neutral color in a medium to dark value, or a primary blue or red
| color. | Arm | heights | must | correspond | to | the | table | heights. | Chair | widths | and | heights | are | to | be |
| appropriate | to | table | widths | and | heights. | The | frame | must | be | polished | stainless | steel, | painted |
black.
| > | Wood | furniture | may | be | used | for | upgraded | offices | and | conference | rooms. | All | wood veneer | ||||
| in desks and conference tables | must | be | compatible | in | color | and | finish | to | the | prominent | |||||||
| veneers | in | the | Cadet | Area | (see | Interior | Spaces | 1.4, | 1.5). Plastic laminate and simulated |
veneers are not allowed.
> Pantry and copy room millwork must be plastic laminate in a solid neutral color with simple brushed stainless steel U-pulls.
> Academy Standard Furniture includes the use of classic modernist furniture dating from the time period of the original design of the campus. All furniture used in conference rooms must be of simple, regular and rectangular form. Refer to following examples.
| Conference table Pascal | Designer: | Pascal | Mourgue, | Knoll | Studio | |
| Conference chairs BRNO (255) | Designer: | Ludwig | Mies | van | der | Rohe |
Fig.5.3.3
Fig.5.3.4
Fig.5.3.2
Fig.5.3.5
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Fig. 5.3.2 Classroom furniture Fig. 5.3.3 Suspended coathangers
Fig. 5.3.4 Office modular furniture
Fig. 5.3.5 Conference room table and chairs
ID Schematic Design
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GENERAL
Type II: Administrative Spaces Furnishings
| > Tasteful personal artwork | in | private | offices | and | private | workstations | ONLY. | USAFA | or | AF | |||
| related | artwork | required | if | displaying | artwork | in | public | areas. | Academic | suites | can | display | |
| artwork | related | to | discipline. |
| > Artwork | is | to | be | hung | in | a | logical | manner. | The | mounting | height | should | be | at | a | level | comfortable |
| for | viewing. | When | a | number | of | items | are | hung | on | a | wall, | they | should | be | logically | grouped | |
| and | hung | in | a | clean, | rectilinear | manner | with | horizontal | and | vertical | edges | aligned. |
> Single individuals or departments are not to determine the planting for the immediate area.
Plants generally must be kept located in common areas in office spaces. Small desktop plants are acceptable in private offices.
> All plant containers must be brushed aluminum or black or white glazed resin pots.
Hanging planters are not acceptable.
> Live plants should be placed in an appropriate area providing adequate light and temperature control. Live plants should be well-groomed, removing dead foliage from both the plant and its planting container.
Type III: Toilet, Locker and Shower Room Furnishings
> Provide trash receptacles made of stainless steel and recessed in the wall in all toilet,
| locker | and | shower | rooms. | Hand dryers in toilet rooms must be in stainless steel and | |||||
| recessed in the wall | (see | Interior | Spaces | 1.4, | 1.5). |
Type IV: Dormitory Rooms and Support Spaces Furnishings
| > In dormitory rooms, reuse the original furniture when | possible. | Replace | the | tops | with | ||||||||
| new | plastic | laminate | in | a | solid | light | gray | color. | |||||
| > | If | necessary, | use | new | Standard Academy Furniture, coordinated by the Command |
Architect. The furniture is of similar material, construction and scale as the original.
| > All furniture frames | must | be | metal | with | horizontal | and | vertical | panels | of | solid | plastic | |||
| laminate | with | aluminum | edge | trim | to | match | the | new | design. |
> Desk chairs are to be ergonomic.
> Side chairs must have metal frames to match original brushed aluminum chairs with upholstered seats.
> In dormitory support spaces, reuse the original sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables when possible. Replace them with furniture of similar design, simple and rectangular in form, stainless steel frames and upholstered in a primary blue or red color.
5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
Fig.5.3.6
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Fig. 5.3.6 Dormitory room
Fig. 5.3.7 Dining area
ID Schematic Design
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GENERAL
Type V: Dining Hall Furnishings
> Dining area seats must be constructed of a durable and high quality material. Frames must be in polished stainless steel. Seats and backs must be in a coated sheet metal or equivalent in a primary blue color. Reuse original aluminum pedestal table bases with solid color plastic laminate tops.
| > | Lounges | in | staff | tower | conform | to | standards | for | lobbies. | ||||
| > Pantry millwork must be plastic laminate | in | a | solid | neutral | color | with | simple | brushed |
stainless steel U-pulls.
> Interior plantings are not permitted in dining areas.
Type IX: Primary Circulation Corridor Furnishings
> In major circulation corridors of instructional spaces, provide millwork coathanger walls,
| closets with retractable doors and coat and hat racks recessed | in | wall | niches | within | ||||||||||||
| the | flooring | borders. | ||||||||||||||
| > Millwork | must | be | flush | with | the | front | edge | of | the | wall | and | separated | by | a | 3/8-inch | reveal |
along all edges. All edges must be square. The base must be the same height as
| the | wall | and | be | recessed. Paint millwork, including bookcases, credenzas and shelves, in | ||||||||||
| a primary color or white | to | match | the | wall | in | which | it | occurs. | Millwork in fabric or wood | |||||
| veneer walls must | be | either | lacquer | or | wood | veneer | to | match | the | wall | in | which | it | occurs. |
| > Open coat and hat racks | are | to | be | white, | plastic | laminate. | Simulated veneers are not |
allowed.
> All hardware and fasteners must be hidden or recessed. Open bookcases are to provide holes and clips for adjustable shelves. Where exposed hardware is required, it must be purposeful and simple in form, in clear anodized brushed aluminum or stainless steel. Door pulls are to be ‘[‘ shaped.
| > Install water fountains | in | primary | corridors. | Recess | them | in | a | niche | when | possible | or | in |
| the | wall. |
> Display cases in primary circulation corridors must be full height panelized systems. Locate
| display | cases | in | niches | or | recessed | in | a | wall. | Display | cases | must | be | in | black metal with | |
| black | metal | panels | and | clear | glass | doors. | Shelves | are | to | be | clear | glass | with | minimal | metal |
connectors in stainless steel. Manufacturers’ standard shelf brackets are not acceptable.
Cases may match surrounding veneer paneling. All glass must be tempered.
Fig.5.3.8
Fig.5.3.9
5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
Fig.5.3.7
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Fig. 5.3.9 Millwork, closets with retractable doors
Fig. 5.3.8 Millwork, coathanger wall
ID Schematic Design
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5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
Fig.5.3.10
Fig.5.3.11 Fig.5.3.12
Fig.5.3.13
GENERAL
Type XI: Lobbies and Stairways / Type XII: Elevator Lobbies Furnishings
> Academy Standard Furniture includes the use of classic modernist furniture reflective of the original design of the campus. All furniture used in public areas must be of simple, regular and rectangular form. Refer to following examples.
| Lounge chair Barcelona | Designer: | Ludwig | Mies | van | der | Rohe |
| Stool Barcelona | Designer: | Ludwig | Mies | van | der | Rohe |
| Coffee Table Barcelona | Designer: | Ludwig | Mies | van | der | Rohe |
| Lounge chairs Wassily | Designer: | Marcel | Breuer |
| Lounge chairs LC/1 | Designer: | Le | Corbusier |
| Lounge chairs LC/2 | Designer: | Le | Corbusier |
| Sofa LC/3/2 | Designer: | Le | Corbusier |
> Provide for seating in lobbies and waiting areas using lounge chairs, stools and occasional tables. In lounges, combine sofas with lounge chairs and occasional tables.
> Lounge chairs, stools and sofas must be fully upholstered in a primary blue or red fabric or black leather. Do not use textured upholstery. Relate the upholstery color to the neutral background color of the space or to complement the primary color used in the entry wall plane.
> Occasional tables are to be square or rectangular and have polished stainless steel metal frames with glass tops. The dimensions of occasional tables must correspond proportionally to the furniture grouping.
> In highly public lobbies, use benches with a marble top to match the original design.
| Such | benches | have | a | marble | top | composed | of | two | slabs | with | a | quarter | inch | gap | between | |
| them | on | a | polished | aluminum | frame | with | fixtures | for | the | top | recessed | in | the | marble. | In |
other lobbies, use an upholstered top in a primary blue or red fabric or black leather.
> In lobbies, use freestanding display cases if needed. Display cases must have black metal frames with glass front, sides and top. Shelves are to be clear glass with minimal metal connectors in stainless steel. Manufacturers’ standard shelf brackets are not acceptable. Do not install them in front of mosaic walls.
> Plants in public spaces are to be kept to a minimum and located in groupings, which can be accented by lighting. They must be of a tropical variety and a size appropriate to the surroundings.
> All plant containers must be brushed aluminum or black or white glazed resin pots. Hanging planters are not acceptable.
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Fig. 5.3.10 Barcelona lounge chair, stool and coffee table
Fig. 5.3.13 LC/2 lounge chairFig. 5.3.11 Wassily lounge chair Fig. 5.3.12 LC/1 lounge chair
ID Schematic Design
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5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles
GENERAL
Equipment
> Vending machines must be uniform in dimension. Enclose machines that do not extend
| the | entire | length | of | the | wall | with | full | height | partitions | which | extend | 2 | feet | beyond | the | face |
| of the machines. Use solid plastic laminate panels. Dropped | drywall | soffits | may | also |
enclose the machines. Do not install them in front of mosaic walls.
> Locate telephone alcoves and kiosks in the remote areas of public spaces.
> Relate wall-mounted telephone alcove to the elevation at which it is placed. The finish of the telephone alcove shelves and back panels must be brushed stainless steel.
> Limit ceiling fans to non-air conditioned spaces. Remove fans when area becomes air-
| conditioned. | Fans | must | be | white | enamel | or | veneer | to | match | furnishings, | commercial | / | |
| institutional | quality | with | 3 | blades, | no | exposed | hardware | and | no | light | or | pull | connections. |
> Locate lockers and storage cabinets for cadet personal article storage in a logical relation to plan and elevation. These units are to be constructed in metal and must be in a color to match the adjacent wall surface.
> Provide trash receptacles and ash cans made of stainless steel or aluminum in all public areas.
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GENERAL
Introduction The construction standards of interior furnishings are general and apply to the entire campus. They are organized by design element. Each design element is specified by material, finish, color and dimensions where applicable.
Type I: Instructional Spaces Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Desks Frames, trim Metal Matte Gray or black Tops Plastic laminate Light tone white to medium gray Desk chairs Frame Stainless steel or black Polished Silver or gray Seats Plastic or coated metal Smooth Primary color blue, red Clock Metal trim White field, black trim Coathangers Aluminum Non-directional Clear anodized To match existing Consul To match existing To match existing To match existing Podium Aluminum base To match existing To match existing
Type II: Administrative Spaces Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Systems Furniture Monolithic panels Neutral colors or to coordinate
| or | stacked | tiles | with | existing | environment | |||||
| Panels | Fabric, | glass, | painted | metal, | To | relate | to | office | environment | |
| wood | veneer |
Desk tops Wood veneer, high pressure Polished or matte Light gray or to match veneers laminates
5.4 Interior Furnishings Construction Standards
Fig.5.4.1
Fig.5.4.2 Fig.5.4.3
Overview
These standards ensure high quality interior furnishings to match the high quality and integrity of the Academy architecture. Furnishings must be composed of simple, rectilinear forms. Select furnishings in a scale, material,
| and | finish | appropriate | to | their | function | and | with | the | intent | to | maintain | the | flexibility | of | Academy | interiors. | Heavy, | |
| traditional | furniture | and | furnishings | that | impede | circulation | or | views | of | mosaic | walls | are | prohibited. | All | furnishings | |||
| must | relate | to | the | governing | grid | in | both | plan | and | elevation. | All | furnishings | must | conform | to | the | standards | specified |
| in | the | following | chapters: |
5.3 Interior Furnishings Design Principles p. 292
5.4 Interior Furnishings Construction Standards p. 304
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Fig. 5.4.1 Desk and chair
Fig. 5.4.2 Clock Fig. 5.4.3 Coathangers
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Type II: Administrative Spaces Furnishings (cont'd) Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Office Furnishings Office chairs Frame Metal Painted or chrome Black or chrome Seat Leather, cashmere vinyl Solid, black, gray, or To correspond to or durable fabric or mesh primary blue or red color desk dimensions Conference tables Table Tops Wood veneer or high Polished or matte To match adjacent veneers pressure laminate Bases Wood or painted metal Polished or painted To match wood veneer Conference chairs Frame Metal Painted Silver or black Seat Leather, cashmere vinyl or Solid, black, gray, or To correspond to durable fabric primary blue or red color table dimensions Pantry/copy room millwork High pressure laminates, Matte or semi-gloss Solid neutral color or
| wood | veneer, | melamine | wood | stain | ||||||||||
| Trim | High | pressure | laminates, | wood | To | match | plastic | laminate | To | match | plastic | |||
| laminate | or | wood | stain |
Type III: Toilet, Locker and Shower Room Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions
| Trash receptacles Stainless | steel | Brushed | Silver | Recessed |
| Hand dryer Stainless | steel | Brushed | Silver | Recessed |
Type IV: Dormitory Rooms and Support Spaces Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Standard furniture Metal frame To match existing Gray to match existing To match existing Tops Plastic laminate To match existing To match existing To match existing Panels Plastic laminate To match existing To match existing To match existing Desk Chairs Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver Seats Plastic or coated metal Smooth Primary color blue, red Side Chairs Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver Seats Upholstered Primary color blue, red
Type V: Dining Hall Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Tables Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver To match existing Tops Plastic laminate Solid color, white Chairs Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver Seat Plastic or coated metal Smooth Academy blue Pantry/copy room millwork Plastic laminate Matte Solid neutral color Trim Plastic laminate To match plastic laminate To match plastic laminate
5.4 Interior Furnishings Construction Standards
Fig.5.4.4
Fig.5.4.5
Fig.5.4.6
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Fig. 5.4.5 Dormitory room desk and chair Fig. 5.4.6 Dining hall chair
Fig. 5.4.4 Dormitory room furniture
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Type IX: Primary Circulation Corridor Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions
| Coathanger walls Millwork | Painted | Primary | color | or | white | To | match | wall | niche | |||
| Closets | Millwork | Painted | Primary | color | or | white | To | match | wall | niche | ||
| Coat and hat racks | Millwork, | plastic | Smooth | White | To | match | wall | niche |
laminate
| Millwork, upgraded | Millwork, | veneer | To | match | adjacent | wall | |||||
| Millwork, | fabric | coated | To | match | adjacent | wall |
Exposed hardware Aluminum or Clear anodized Base ht. = Wall ht.
stainless steel Brushed Silver Water fountain Stainless steel Brushed Silver Recessed Display cases, recessed Base, frame, hardware Metal Painted (thermal) Black Front, shelves Glass Clear Hardware for shelves Stainless steel Brushed Silver
Type XI: Lobbies Furnishings / Type XII: Elevator Lobbies Furnishings Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Sofas/lounge chairs Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver Top Fabric or leather Uniform Primary blue/red or black Occasional table Frame Stainless steel Polished Silver Top Glass Polished Clear Square, rectilinear Bench, upgrade Top Marble Polished To match existing To match existing Frame and legs Aluminum Polished Clear To match existing Bench Top Fabric or leather Uniform Primary blue/red or black Frame and legs Aluminum Polished Clear Display cases, freestanding Base, frame, hardware Metal Painted (thermal) Black Front, sides, top, shelves Glass Clear Hardware for shelves Stainless steel Brushed Silver
Equipment Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Vending machines Panels Plastic laminate Smooth Solid color, white Telephone alcoves Stainless steel Brushed Chrome Ceiling fans Enamel White Lockers / cabinets Metal Painted (thermal) White Trash receptacles Stainless steel Brushed Chrome Ash cans Stainless steel Brushed Chrome
5.4 Interior Furnishings Construction Standards
Fig.5.4.10
Fig.5.4.11
Fig.5.4.9
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Fig.5.4.9
Fig. 5.4.9 Detail of millwork, top and base Fig. 5.4.10 Detail of coat and hat rack
Fig. 5.4.11 Recessed display case
ID Detail Design / Installation
Fig. 5.4.12 Recessed water fountain reveal reveal recessed base
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USAFAUSAFA
Master Planning, in the Concept Design Phase, in the Schematic Design Phase, in the Detail Design / Installation Phase, If you are working on the design of signage, and you are:
6.6 Interior Signage
Construct. Standards Informational Signs Identification Signs Directional Signs Regulation Signs Bulletin Boards
6.5 Interior Signage
Design Principles Informational Signs Identification Signs Directional Signs Regulation Signs Bulletin Boards
6.1 Site Signage
Design Principles Directional Signs Base Entrance Signs Reserved Parking Signs Street Signs / Information Signs
6.2 Site Signage
Construct. Standards Directional Signs Base Entrance Signs Reserved Parking Signs Street Signs / Information Signs
6.1 Site Signage
Design Principles Directional Signs Base Entrance Signs Reserved Parking Signs Street Signs / Information Signs
6.2 Site Signage
Construct. Standards Directional Signs Base Entrance Signs Reserved Parking Signs Street Signs / Information Signs
6.4 Building Signage
Construct. Standards Building Signs Marquee Signs
6.3 Building Signage
Design Principles Building Signs Marquee Signs Commercial Signs and you are doing read this:
read this:
read this:
read this:
Landscape Design, Civil/Traffic Engineering, Architectural Design, Interior Design, NOTE: Designer must also review USAFA Architectural and Engineering Guide Appendix for sign specifications.
6. SIGNAGE
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6. SIGNAGE
DESIGN STANDARDS
GENERAL
Introduction
Site signage is standardized by function in four categories: Directional, Base Entrance, Reserved Parking and Street / Information Site signage conforms to general design principles and applies to the entire campus.
All signs use two different standard letterings: upper case Helvetica Medium Regular for the header or larger text and upper and lower case Century Gothic Regular for the smaller text. Signage layout must have all lettering left justified. Arrows pointing left, up or down must have flush-left messages and arrows pointing to the right must have flush-right messages. The arrow is centered in the space between the message and the edge of the sign.
NOTE: Designer must also review USAFA Architectural and Engineering Guide Appendix for sign specifications.
6.1 Site Signage Design Principles
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system that directs visitors to their destinations and gives clear information about specific places or events. All informational and directional graphics and signs are to conform to the Department of the Air Force Signs Standard AFP88-40 as modified by the Air Force Academy. All traffic signs are to conform to U.S. Government and State of Colorado sign regulations and to the National Traffic Control Standards. All permanent signs must conform to the standards specified in the following chapters:
6.1 Site Signage Design Principles p. 312
6.2 Site Signage Construction Standards p. 314
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GENERAL
Designer must review sign specifications section in the USAFA Architectural and Engineering Services Guide Appendixes.
A Directional Signs
> Directional signs routing traffic to specific destinations or indicating major streets are to be used along roadways when vehicular speed exceeds 15 mph. They must be medium or larger profile signs.
> Ensure that all vertical sign posts are plumb and square with the sign-face. Horizontal members are to be level and square with sign-faces.
> Use high intensity prismatic reflective blue for sign panel with white lettering.
B Base Entrance Signs
Base entrance signs are the highest level of identification signing and are a significant image determinant.
> The sign materials must be aluminum “stand-out” letters on a granite surface.
> A location map must be an integral part of the base entrance.
C Reserved Parking Signs
> Reserved parking signs shall be painted directly on the curb. White stenciled lettering shall be applied over a blue field.
D Street Signs / Campus Interior Circulation Signs
> Street signs must be mounted on Telespar ® traffic sign posts or light standards when available.
> All traffic signs and posts to follow Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
> Handicapped signs to be installed per Federal ADA requirements.
> All exposed sign backs to be painted a flat black finish.
> All non-standard signs are considered information signs.
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6.2 Site Signage Construction Standards
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system that directs visitors to their destinations and gives clear information about specific places or events. All informational and directional graphics and signs are to conform to the Department of the Air Force Signs Standard AFP88-40 as modified by the Air Force Academy. All traffic signs are to conform to U.S. Government and State of Colorado sign regulations and to the National Traffic Control Standards. All permanent signs must conform to the standards specified in the following chapters:
6.1 Site Signage Design Principles p. 312
6.2 Site Signage Construction Standards p. 314
GENERAL
Introduction
The construction standards of site signage are general and apply to the entire campus. The construction guidelines are organized by signage type. Their elements include Panels, Frames, Bases and Lettering. Each element is specified by material, finish, color and dimensions where applicable. In general, all lettering must be white.
NOTE: Designer must also review USAFA Architectural and Engineering Guide Appendix for sign specifications.
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6.3 Building Signage Design Principles
GENERAL
Introduction
Building signage is standardized by function in three categories: Building, Marquee, Commercial. Building signage conforms to general design principles and applies to the entire campus.
All signs use two different standard letterings: upper case Helvetica Medium Regular for the header or larger text and upper and lower case Century Gothic Regular for the smaller text. Signage layout must have all lettering left justified. Arrows pointing left, up or down must have flush-left messages and arrows pointing to the right must have flush-right messages. The arrow is centered in the space between the message and the edge of the sign.
A Building Signs
> Building names and numbers are to be placed directly on buildings with each letter and number mounted individually (i.e. “cut letters”). These signs may be placed on detached walls near entrances of buildings where appropriate.
> Letters and numbers must be fabricated to have a sufficient three dimensional thickness and be mounted at the same thickness from the wall. Only upper case is to be used.
> Housing numbers are to be placed directly on the carports facing the street.
> Only inscriptions in the form of applied lettering is to be allowed on the Cadet Area buildings.
> No signs may be mounted on columns or window walls.
B Marquee Signs
> Marquee signs are permitted only when building names and numbers cannot be placed on buildings or when a general area needs to be designated. Marquee signs are to be limited to information or identification of buildings.
> Marquee signs are to be made of metal and mounted on a concrete base or pedestal.
C Commercial Signs
> Third party commercial signage must be integrated into the facades of buildings and approved by the Civil Engineering.
> Projecting signs or signs detached from buildings are not permitted.
> Commercial enterprises operated by the Academy are to keep signage to a minimum.
> Commercial and any backlighted or neon signing is prohibited at the Academy.
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Fig.6.3.4
Fig.6.3.1 Fig.6.3.2
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system to direct visitors to their destinations and provide clear information about specific buildings. All temporary signs must be approved for size, layout, content and location by the CE Department Paving and Grounds Office (CEOP) prior to installation. All permanent signs must conform to the standards specified in the following chapters:
6.3 Building Signage Design Principles p. 316
6.4 Building Signage Construction Standards p. 318
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6.3 Building Signage Design Principles
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Fig.6.3.4
Fig.6.3.1 Fig.6.3.2
Fig. 6.3.2 Building sign, Community Center Area
Fig. 6.3.3 Marquee sign - horizontal
Fig. 6.3.5 Commercial sign integrated into building design
Fig. 6.3.4 Marquee sign - vertical
Fig. 6.3.1 Building sign, Cadet Area
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6.4 Building Signage Construction Standards
GENERAL
Introduction
The construction standards of building signage are general and apply to the entire campus. The construction guidelines are organized by signage type. Their elements include Panels, Frames, Bases and Lettering. Each element is specified by material, finish, color and dimensions where applicable.
A Building Signs (Fig. 6.4.1 & 6.4.2) Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Letters, general Large text Metal or plastic Cut, 0.75” thick, colored White 5” cap, 8”number Small text Metal or plastic Cut, 0.4” thick, colored White 2” cap Letters, Cadet Area Large text Aluminum Cut, 0.75” thick, brushed Clear anodized 10” cap Small text Aluminum Cut, 0.4” thick, brushed Clear anodized 2” cap Letters, Community Center Area Large text Plastic Cut, 0.75” thick, colored Black 5” cap, 8”number Small text Plastic Cut, 0.4” thick, colored Black 2” cap
B Marquee Signs
NOTE: Designer must also review USAFA Architectural and Engineering Guide Appendix for sign specifications.
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system to direct visitors to their destinations and provide clear information about specific buildings. All temporary signs must be approved for size, layout, content and location by the CE Department Paving and Grounds Office (CEOP) prior to installation. All permanent signs must conform to the standards specified in the following chapters:
6.3 Building Signage Design Principles p. 316
6.4 Building Signage Construction Standards p. 318
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Fig. 6.4.1 Building sign Cadet Area
Fig. 6.4.2 Standard lettering for header or larger text.
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Helvetica Medium Regular
Century Gothic Regular
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6.5 Interior Signage Design Principles
GENERAL
Introduction
Interior signage is standardized by function in five types: Informational, Identification, Directional, Regulation and Bulletin Boards. These functions are discussed in the order that a visitor entering a building would use signs to find a given destination. For certain buildings, which have interior signs designed specifically for them, variations in the types of hardware are permitted, but all corners must be square. For Security Signs (Exit, Fire Extinguisher), see Interior Utilities 4.5, 4.6.
All signs use two different standard letterings: upper case Helvetica Medium Regular for the header or larger text and upper and lower case Century Gothic Regular for the smaller text. Signage layout must have all lettering left justified. Arrows pointing left, up or down must have flush-left messages and arrows pointing to the right must have flush-right messages. The arrow is centered in the space between the message and the edge of the sign.
Interior signs are related to interior architecture. Install interior signs in consistent height and distance to doors according to the standards in the following drawings.
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system to guide visitors through a building, from the entrance point to the correct floor, the correct floor area of a floor, the correct office and, if appropriate, the correct desk.
The design of these interior signs must be compatible with the signs shown in the GSA Manual of the Design of Signs / Symbol Systems for the Federal Facilities. All permanent signs must conform to the standards pecified in the following chapters:
6.5 Interior Signage Design Principles p. 320
6.6 Interior Signage Construction Standards p. 326
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Fig. 6.5.1 A1 Building directory, A2 Floor directory
Fig. 6.5.2 B1 Office area sign, B2 Office sign, B3 Room number sign
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A Informational Signs
> Type A1 building directory is to be used for all buildings. Located in every entrance lobby, it must be clearly visible to visitors as they enter the building. This directory is to have room numbers to give a continuity of directional information from initial entrance, through arrival on the floor and then to the room. The building directory consists of a permanent header panel with the name of the building or the major organization in the building, plus a directory section that lists each tenant. A diagrammatic floor plan may be added in the expanded version of the type A1. The directory section is a changeable board with inserts for the text.
> Type A2 floor directory must be located in the elevator lobbies of each floor, clearly visible to traffic entering into the lobby from the elevators or corridors. If the floor is not serviced by elevators, the floor directory must be located in the major stairway landings. The floor directory is to consist of a permanent header panel that lists each tenant on the floor, and insert panels listing the names of tenants.
B Identification Signs
> Type B1, an office area sign, is to be used to identify a major office or area in a building, such as a wing or annex. The sign is to consist of a permanent header panel with the room number, wing or annex designation, plus an insert panel which identifies the tenant.
> Type B2, an office sign, is to be used for all designated offices. The sign is to consist of a permanent header panel with the room number, wing or annex designation, plus an insert panel which identifies the tenant.
> Type B3, a room number sign, is to be used to identify a secondary office entrance or a room with no designated function. This sign is to consist of a header panel only, without the insert panel.
> Type B4, an office partition sign, is to be used to identify offices in open planned areas.
The sign is to consist of a permanent header panel with the office partition number, plus an insert panel which identifies the tenant and is to be mounted on the corner of the partition closest to traffic circulation.
> Type B5, a desk plaque, is to be used for individual identification. The plaque, without its base, may also be mounted on the office partition in place of B4 sign. The desk plaque is to consist of a permanent header panel with the office partition number, plus an insert panel which identifies the tenant, if applicable.
> Type B6, the service identification sign, is to be used to identify restrooms, telephones and other services. The service identification sign is to consist of a header panel with the service symbol. It should be located on the corner of the partition closest to traffic circulation.
> Type B7, the departmental sign, is a sign to be applied to glass doors used for prominent entries such as to a department (for glass doors see Building Circulation Interiors 2.4, Type IX). Use opaque applied capital lettering centered on the right wing.
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Fig. 6.5.4 C1, C2 Directional signs
Fig. 6.5.3 B4 Office partition sign, B5 Desk plaque, B6 Service identification sign
Fig. 6.5.5 D1, D2 Regulation signs
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C Directional Signs
> Type C1 / C2 is to be used for directions and must be located at each decision point-opposite the elevators, opposite the stairways and at each corridor intersection. The directional sign must point to room numbers (C1). Only high priority destinations, those most often sought by people entering the building for the first time (such as Finance, Pass and ID, or Vehicle Registration) must be listed by name (C2). The signs are to consist of single or double permanent header panels listing the room numbers or names.
D Regulation Signs
> The many regulation signs required for use in Air Force buildings, as specified in Air Force Instructions and by OSHA Regulations, must be located at key points in a building where specific warning or prohibitory information is required.
> Type D1 is a larger regulation sign and must be located in open areas such as hangars or workshops. The sign is to consist of a header panel with the regulation symbol.
> Type D2 is a smaller regulation sign and must be located in interiors in general. The regulation identification sign is to consist of a header panel service symbol.
E Bulletin Boards
> Bulletin boards are to be used for several purposes - some are to contain notices, regulations and memoranda, others are to contain posters and announcements used to promote worthwhile causes and to advertise community oriented events. The appearance of the bulletin board depends on the visual quality of the materials mounted on it and the person who maintains the bulletin board must insist on keeping the bulletin board materials neatly arranged and current.
> Information papers are not to be posted in areas without bulletin boards. All permanent notices, photographs, etc., must be framed.
> The bulletin board is to consist of a permanent header panel with a general title, such as “Notices” or “Information” and a cork panel for bulletins and announcements.
6.5 Interior Signage Design Principles
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Fig. 6.5.7 Bulletin boards
Fig. 6.5.6 Departmental sign at glass door entry
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GENERAL
Introduction
The construction standards for interior signage are general and apply to the entire campus. The construc-tion standards are organized by signage type. Their elements include Panels and Lettering. Each element is specified by material, finish, color and dimensions where applicable.
A Informational Signs Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Figure A1-Building directory Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 3’-0”x4’-0” or x6’-0” 6.6.1 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 9” x 3’-10.5” Header message White 2 lines, 2” cap Insert panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 2’-2.5” x 3’-10.5” Insert messages White 15 lines, 1/2” cap
A2-Floor directory Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 1’-6” x 1’-0” 6.6.2 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 6” x 1’-0” Header message White 1 line, 3” number Insert panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 1’-0” x 1’-0” Insert message White 15 lines, 3/8” cap
B Identification Signs Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Figure B1-Office area sign Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 1’-3” x 1’-3” 6.6.3 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 6” x 1’-3” Header message White 2 lines, 1.5” cap Insert panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 9” x 1’-3” Insert message White 5 lines, 3/4” cap B2-Office sign Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 6” x 6” 6.6.3 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 3” x 6” Header message White 1 line, 1.5” cap Insert panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 3’ x 6” Insert message White 2 lines, 1/2” cap
Overview
These standards provide a consistent signing system to guide visitors through a building, from the entrance point to the correct floor, the correct floor area of a floor, the correct office and, if appropriate, the correct desk.
The design of these interior signs must be compatible with the signs shown in the GSA Manual of the Design of Signs /Symbol Systems for the Federal Facilities. All permanent signs must conform to the standards speci-fied in the following chapters:
6.5 Interior Signage Design Principles p. 320
6.6 Interior Signage Construction Standards p. 326
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INTERIOR SPACES
B Identification Signs (cont.)
Elements Material Finish Color Dimensions Figure B3-Room number sign Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 3” x 9” 6.6.4 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 3” x 9” Header message White 1 line, 1.5” cap
B4-Office partition sign Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 6” x 6” 6.6.4 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 3” x 6” Header message White 1 line, 1” cap Insert panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 3” x 6” Insert message White 2 lines, 1/2” cap
B5-Desk plaque Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 1.75” x 9” or 2” x 9” 6.6.5 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 1.75” x 9” or 2” x 9” Header message White 1 line, 1/2” cap Header message second line White 1 line, 3/8” cap
B6-Service identification sign Frame Metal/plastic Coated/colored Black 6” x 9” or 6” x 6” 6.6.5 Permanent header panel Metal/plastic Coated/colored Blue 6” x 9” or 6” x 6” Header message White 1 line, 1/2”, 3/8” cap Insert symbol Metal/plastic Coated/colored White, to match 5” x 5” symbol B7-Departmental sign Lettering applied Filem Adhesive Opaque 2” cap
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GENERAL INTERIOR SPACES | SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
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Fig. 6.6.9. F Wall-mounted department motto sign (if longer than 4'-0", continue department name on next line at 4" high).
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7. MONUMENTS 7. MONUMENTS
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and you are doing
Landscape Design, Master Planning, in the Concept Design Phase, in the Schematic Design Phase, in the Detail Design / Installation Phase, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Civil/Traffic Engineering, If you are working on the design of a monument and you are:
Master Planning, read this:
7.2 Monuments
Design Principles Court of Honor Precinct Chapel Precinct Terrazzo Precinct Courtyards Visitor Area Precincts Aircraft Display Precinct Cemetery
Landscape Design, read this:
1.1 Buildings
Planning Principles Cadet Area Community Center Area Service&Supply Area Airfield Housing Areas
7.1 Monuments
Design Principles Court of Honor Precinct Chapel Precinct Terrazzo Precinct Courtyards Visitor Area Precincts Aircraft Display Precinct Cemetery
7.1 Monuments
Design Principles Court of Honor Precinct Chapel Precinct Terrazzo Precinct Courtyards Visitor Area Precincts Aircraft Display Precinct Cemetery
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7. MONUMENTS
7.1 Monuments Design Principles
GENERAL
Introduction
This chapter discusses existing monuments and memorials installed on the campus. The installation of
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Center Area and in the Visitor Overlook Areas. Their installation must conform to the Cadet Area standards.
New monuments and memorials must follow the design standards of comparable type best related to the function and location.
Donations and contributions to the Chapel Precinct are to be used for the maintenance of the Chapel building and the upkeep of the plaques. Locate recognition of such donors within the inside of the Chapel. Donations and contributions to the Air Garden are to be used for the restoration and maintenance of the landscape, fountains and reflecting pools of the original Air Garden design.
The Association of Graduates (AOG) Precinct is funded and controlled by the AOG. All projects/changes must be coordinated through the AOG.
Overview
These standards coordinate the installation of all monuments and memorials with the existing landscaping plan.
No monuments or memorials may be located outside the boundaries of the designated areas listed below. The Academy may, at any time and at its sole discretion, relocate any monument or memorial. The installation of monuments and memorials must conform to the standards specified in the following chapters:
7.1 Monuments Design Principles p. 330
7.2 Monuments Construction Standards p. 338
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Fig. 7.1.1 Cadet parade on Terrazzo
Fig. 7.1.2 Site plan Cadet Area
Courtyard Arnold Hall (F)
Court of Honor Precinct (A)
Chapel Precinct (B) Cadet Area Lawn, Terrazzo Precinct (D)
Air Garden, Terrazzo Precinct (E)
Courtyard Fairchild Hall (F)
Visitor Trail, Visitor Area Precinct (G)
Memorial Retaining Walls, Terrazzo Precinct (C) Association of Graduates Precinct (G)
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7.1 Monuments Design Principles
CADET AREA
A Court of Honor Precinct
> Only plaques, inscription plates, statuary and benches will be allowed within the precinct of the Court of Honor.
> All plaques and inscription plates must be ground-mounted.
> Plaques are to match the existing and are to be installed in accordance with the governing grid.
> Inscription plates are to be made of a granite base. The base must follow the governing grid, be no larger than 3 feet, 6 inches square and be centered in the terrazzo field. All inscriptions must be upper case Helvetica Medium Regular font.
> Install statuary at the periphery or within the grouping of trees in the Court of Honor.
Center statuary within the terrazzo fields defined by the governing grid.
> Locate aircraft sculptures in the Court of Honor within the boundaries of the landscaped portion of the court. The wingspan of aircraft sculpture must be no longer than 8 feet.
> Install statuary and aircraft sculpture on granite base no taller than 3 feet, 6 inches high.
The base must be no larger than 3 feet square and must be tapered towards the top.
> Locate benches in an east-west or north-south orientation, at the mid-point of the marble stripes on the terrazzo. Benches are to be made of a rectilinear granite slab with two cylindrical granite pedestals at either end (see Site Furnishings 5.1, 5.2, D Site Furniture).
Memorial benches have a black granite slab and conform to the same standards.
Inscriptions are permitted in memorial benches.
B Chapel Precinct
> Only plaques are allowed within the precinct of the Chapel, including the Chapel retaining walls.
> Those plaques commemorating Academy classes are allowed on the easterly retaining wall of the Chapel, the Class Wall. They must be installed, designed and centered on axis consistent with existing plaques.
> Plaques on the inclined walls and the retaining wall on the lower level of the Chapel are limited to those which honor cadets who have died in the line of duty. They must be installed, designed and centered on axis consistent with existing plaques.
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Fig. 7.1.3 Court of Honor
Fig. 7.1.4 Class Wall
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7.1 Monuments Design Principles
CADET AREA
C Memorial Retaining Walls, Terrazzo Precinct
> Only plaques and inscriptions are allowed on the other retaining walls of the Cadet Area.
The existing inscriptions on the Terrazzo level west (“We Will Not Lie, Steal, or Cheat, Nor Tolerate Among Us Anyone Who Does”) and on the portal to the Parade Ground (“Bring Me Men”) must be maintained. All inscriptions must be applied white metal lettering in upper-case Helvetica Medium Regular font.
D Cadet Area Lawn, Terrazzo Precinct
> Retain the Cadet Area Lawn as an uninterrupted green open space.
> Limit aircraft, spacecraft, or other flight-related objects located on the Lawn to a maximum of 4 in number. Such objects are located in a wheels-down at-rest position on the extreme corner of the lawn, no more than one object to a corner.
> Description signs must be installed on a black metal frame, no more than 2 feet from the terrazzo.
E Air Garden, Terrazzo Precinct
> Only plaques may be installed in the Air Garden. These plaques must be made of white metal on a black metal plate and installed flush with grade in the lawn area.
> The existing Eagle and Fledglings Sculpture and the War Memorial and flagpole are to be exempt from these guidelines, but must be maintained in their existing states.
> Restore and maintain the fountains of the Air Garden in a manner consistent with the original design intent of the Air Garden (see Open Space 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
F Courtyards Fairchild Hall, Arnold Hall
The Fairchild Hall and Arnold Hall courtyards are designated as the statuary courtyards of the Academy.
> Busts in the Arnold Hall courtyard must be located in a row along the northern edge of the courtyard in a garden setting.
> Busts must not be taller than 6 feet, 10 inches from the ground level to the top of the bust.
Install busts on a white-gray granite base no higher than 3 feet, 6 inches and no larger than 26 inches square. The base must be tapered towards the top.
> Description signs must be installed on a black metal post.
G Association of Graduates Precinct
The Association of Graduates (AOG) Precinct is designated for statuary important to the AOG.
> All additions/changes must be coordinated with the AOG.
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Fig. 7.1.8 Cadet Area Lawn
Fig. 7.1.10 Busts in courtyard of Fairchild HallFig. 7.1.9 Fountain and Sculpture in Air Garden
Fig. 7.1.5 Plaques on lower level inclined walls of Chapel
Fig. 7.1.7 Applied metal lettering on retaining wall
Fig. 7.1.6 Plaques on lower retaining wall of Chapel
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7.1 Monuments Design Principles
CADET AREA
H Visitor Area Precincts
> Restrict monuments and memorials along Academy Drive to the Visitor Overlook Areas.
Limit all monuments and memorials to plaques.
> Mount all plaques upon marble plates on a stone base not higher than 4 feet.
> Plaques, inscriptions, statuary and sculpture are allowed within the precinct of the Visitor Center and must conform to Cadet Area standards.
> Install plaques at 4 nodes (i.e. freedom, constitution, etc.) located along the visitor trail no more than 10 feet from the edge of the trail, in an unobtrusive fashion on a stone base.
AIRFIELD
I Aircraft Display Precinct
The Aircraft Display Area is the only location on the Academy grounds for the installation of Aircraft, other than the Cadet Area Lawn.
> The existing B-52 located at the northern entrance is to be exempt from these standards.
> Locate all static display aircraft in a wheels-down at-rest position within the designated hardstand areas such as a visitor access display area.
CEMETERY
J Cemetery Precinct
> Install monuments and memorials sensitively to bestow dignity on…
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