The University at Albany has three architecturally unique campuses within 10 miles of each other, serving a total of 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The exterior and interior sign systems that we designed for the university as part of an integrated wayfinding master plan use the same shape and fonts between campuses, while exterior bases and finishes are tailored to the architectural style of each campus.

On the main campus, white granite campus identifiers and vehicular guide signs complement the iconic architecture of Edward Durrell Stone. Two-foot-tall gold letters identify buildings from a distance while blending with the buildings. Limestone and brick campus identifiers and directional signs are used on a more traditional campus in downtown Albany. On the east campus, home to bioscience and high-tech research, signs use marble and aluminum together with silver metallic accent bars for a contemporary feel.

The heart of the program is a 100-page signage and wayfinding manual that lists program goals, describes each sign type, explains its intended use, notes where it should be located, lists performance specifications, and outlines a phasing and implementation plan.