Project:

After a closure of more than 4 years, the beautifully renovated Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum) have reopened their doors. Among others, the beautiful glass dome that completely covers the inner court yard has already reached the international media. The project consists of the development and application of a wayfinding system that blends in with the authentic character of this historical and monumental building that accommodates the Scheepvaartmuseum.

Assignment:

Based on a design by Mijksenaar Wayfinding, the realisation of a wayfinding system which can be applied directly onto roughly finished walls; giving the impression of decorative hand-painted lettering. Therefore various materials have been selected, tested, adjusted and eventually applied; all in close cooperation between Scheepvaartmuseum and VB&VH.

Planning:

Definitive assignment: 9th August 2011
Final installation: 30th September 2011

Specifics:

‘s Lands Zeemagazijn (National Naval Warehouse) designed by Daniël Stalpert in 1656, now the Scheepvaartmuseum, of course requires a wayfinding application that does full justice to this historical building. Using specially printed application-foils a realistic image is generated as if the wayfinding has been directly hand-painted onto the roughly finished walls.

Nowhere is there an overkill of wayfinding, although the visitors still move along, logically and focussed, among Dutch naval heroes such as Michiel de Ruyter, Tromp, Bestevaer and Willem Barentsz.

A prestigious project, realised within the set planning and a satisfied client. VB&VH can rightfully be proud.

Project:

The technical development, prototyping, production and installation of the complete internal wayfinding, signage and decoration of the new head office of TNT in Hoofddorp.

Assignment:

Based on a design by Studio Dumbar, the ‘translation’, prototyping and assuring the technical reproduction ability of all signage elements, while applying sustainable materials; and contiguously the production, decoration and installation of these elements.

Planning:

Definitive assignment beginning of January 2011
Final installation 4th March 2011

Specifics:

The TNT Centre in Hoofddorp has a.o. a 100% sustainable power supply, CO2 emission free, reuse of energy and has been built of recyclable materials. Within this concept a sustainable produced signage and decoration is of the essence. Based on a design by Studio Dumbar, and in close cooperation with the TNT projectteam, Ex Interiors and Twijnstra Gudde, VB&VH produced and installed the custom made wayfinding realizing a perfect match with the materials and ‘design language’ of the building.

The Dumbar concept, including sustainable materials, design language, colour accents, window applications and the environmental planning, has been noted in a so called ‘signage book’. From this starting point VB&VH realized the technical translations, applying massive wood elements, of which the final result almost surpassed the signage book. It concerned various shapes of free standing columns, elevator and floor elements, and also office and room indicators. Overall it is a perfect match with the spacious building where daylight mixes with the interior and a majestic wooden staircase that connects all floors forming the ‘pièce de résistance’.

In total 7 columns shaped out of massive wood, 100 massive wooden signs, 340 room indicators, 420 die cut pictograms and over 300 m1 decorative window applications with integrated maxims, proverbs and profundities.

Project:

Technical development, production and installation of the outdoor wayfinding for Science Park Amsterdam.

Assignment:

Based on a design by Mijksenaar Wayfinding, the development, production and installation of the complete external wayfinding of Science Park in the Kruislaan-area of Amsterdam; made up of 16 buildings on a terrain of 500,000 m2. Including research and survey on location, identifying critical touchpoints, removal of all old existing wayfinding material as well as the overall project management.

Planning:

Definitive assignment July 2010
Final delivery and installation September 2010

Specifics:

Science Park Amsterdam is the meeting point for entrepreneurs, scientists and students in the field of ICT and Life Sciences; and provides accommodation for a.o. the Bèta Faculty of the Amsterdam University (UvA) and the NOW (Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research).

Based on a.o. a produced prototype, VB&VH have been granted the assignment for the total external wayfinding i.e. car and parking signs, building identification signs and directional signs for cyclists and pedestrians. This extensive wayfinding project consists of over 90 masts and portals and in total 125 signs.

The car direction signs for buildings and parking (6 different sizes, up to a height of 2 meters) are finished in a so called ‘retro reflective foil’ (red for building indications, and blue for parking). The masts and free standing portals are a good example of the translation of functional design into technical realization, where stability and wind force resistance are of the essence. The building identification signs and the wayfinding signs for cyclists and pedestrians are produced in a matted sublimation technique. Cyclist and pedestrian signs are available in 2, 3 and 4 wing variations. However, all signs carry the specific Science Park multi colour ´identity tag´.

All masts and portals are mounted on submerged concrete pedestals. Salient technical detail: The Science Park grounds contain the most dense optical fiber network in Europe; therefore exact placing of the signs had to be supported by GPS location definition.

Project:

The development, production and installation of in- and external signing and in- and external wayfinding elements for the new Hilton The Hague.

Assignment:

In cooperation with strategic partner Astley Signs U.K., the development, production, montage and installation of illuminated building identifications and awning text, and internal room number signs and various directional and wayfinding signs. But also the development of a wayfinding plan and the overall project management are a part of the assignment.

Planning:

Definitive assignment end of April 2010
Final installation and delivery end of May 2010

Specifics:

In March 2010 Astley Signs/VB&VH were appointed Approved Supplier by Hilton Worldwide. The new identity for Hilton The Hague is part of a worldwide identity rebranding of Hilton International.

Externally 2 large façade signings at a height of 20 meters are the first eye catchers in the Zeestraat in the centre of The Hague. Also a boxletter awning sign with a length of 3,5 meter. All 3 objects are illuminated by energy saving LED tubes.

Based on their wayfinding expertise, Astley Signs/VB&VH were also requested to develop the overall internal wayfinding plan. A diffused illuminated acrylic sign was developed, of which over 200 have been produced and installed. These clear glass signs, with room numbers on the reverse side, are lit by energy saving LED illumination. VB&VH also executed the cable installation and mini transformers above the ceiling systems.

Last but not least, over a 100 directional signs, wayfinding, emergency and elevator signs out of reinforced glass, in aluminium fittings were produced and installed, with texts in both a black and a computer etched version.

Project:

The development, production and installation of a large number of identification items for the visual introduction of the OV Chipkaart (Public Transport Chip Card).

Assignment:

VB&VH obtained the assignment from Prorail to execute the survey, development, production, installation and logistics of the visual introduction of the OV Chipkaart at 280 NS (Dutch Railroad) stations. It concerned a large diversity of identification items, all aimed at a timely and optimal communication and information of this card introduction to the travellers.

Specifics:

The extremely short lead time was one of the most important demands to obtain the assignment; assignment received 14th September 2009, finalized production and installation of the first batch on the 1st of October 2009. The kick off was 4 combined NS (Dutch Railway)/Metro stations in Amsterdam (i.e. Bijlmer Arena, Duivendrecht, Amstel and Lelylaan), directly followed by 276 remaining railway stations. In total more than 14,000 elements were produced in colour varieties of magenta and NS blue.

The 4 combined railway/metro stations contained an additional challenge. Aside from the visual introduction, guidance of all travellers toward the correct entrance gates for respectively train and metro, was of the essence. For this purpose special information signs were developed, in close cooperation with Mijksenaar Waysigning. VB&VH "translated" their design into a wayfinding system. The double sided signs above the entrance gates are mounted with a special clasp construction. The largest sign is 6 meters long.

For the floor transfers extensive tests preceded the selection of the correct self adhesive foil. Eventually a special 3M foil was selected which, because of the extremely short lead time and insufficient stock in Europe, was flown in directly from the US. The combination of this foil with additional top layer, and the correct choice of paint, resulted in a longwearing, skid safe floor transfer, varying in dimensions from 2 x 1 to 6 x 1 meter for the combi stations. The transfers are already visible from the various platforms.

Additionally magenta coloured floor transfers, with a diameter of 1 meter, were mounted around the bottom of 1,600 card readers at 280 stations.

The overall gamut of information material consisted of successively 3,000 printed and milled top signs, out of 8mm durable poly carbonate for the check-in card readers; 1,250 specially developed V-shaped information signs out of magenta coloured synthetic material and also thousands of identification marks.

A test and trial period preceded this very successful "tour de force", where substantial traveler groups were "confronted" with visuals and colour schemes. Extensive questionnaires eventually decided the average traveler's perception, with regard to visuals and colour.

Project:

Further development of the existing display system into the international roll out of the ultimate voting booth, including multifunctional applicability and possible alterations according to international standards and demands.

In house assignment for VB&VH:

Research and development of multiple applications of the same product, including additional accessories, but also serious sales efforts in other European countries, such as the U.K., Belgium, Germany, France and Scandinavia.

Specifics:

After the success of the voting booth on the way to the European Elections in 2009, the further development went into overdrive. In the mean time VB&VH is market leader for this product in The Netherlands, and the voting booth is officially recognized according to the rules and regulations required by the Voting Committee.

But that is not all. Direction stands, digitally printed ballot box sleeves and a variety of accessories have been added to the "election package". To emphasize its multifunctionality the voting booth, if mounted as a triangle, can be used as an exhibition/information carrier and poster sleeves, flip over pads or a whiteboard can be affixed. Also internationally there are spectacular developments. Together with strategic partner Astley Signs a dedicated cooperation has been set up, specifically for the U.K., called Professional Election Solutions. VB&VH participated in international exhibitions, specifically focused on (local) authorities a.o. in Newcastle, Blackpool, Walloon (Belgium), Ghent and Paris. The last one focused on the French elections in 2011.

In The Netherlands and Belgium the voting committee have special requirements with regard to the dimensions of the booth (2 x 1 x 1 meter); but in other countries this is regulated differently. For instance in the U.K. the polling station chairman travels to all regional constituencies, transporting the voting booths in a regular car. Therefore VB&VH is now developing a booth with telescopically retractable legs and folding down to dimensions of 93 x 75 x 8 cm, which fits on the backseat of a regular car.

Some interesting facts and figures: 15.000 voting booths have been produced and the first delivery of 1.000 booths for the U.K. is on its way. But aside from the booths, more than 12.000 protective carrier bags, 13.000 specially produced LED lighting tubes, 12.000 insert sleeves, 15.000 red pencils with attachment chains, 3.800 ballot boxes, 3.500 polling station direction signs and hundreds of ballot box sleeves.

Project:

Design, development, prototyping and production of a user friendly voting booth as replacement of the 30 kg conventional wooden version.

In house assignment for VB&VH

VB&VH anticipated a governmental decision to no longer use the voting computer and to return to the conventional ballot paper and pencil. Hence they developed, with their own staff, the ultimate voting booth. A product that is, technically and both material and production wise, closer to our core business than one would expect.

Specifics:

After testing the interest with a number of (larger) municipalities in The Netherlands, there appeared to be ample opportunities to start up this project, and simultaneously communicate with all municipalities in The Netherlands. The European elections on 4th June 2009 being the major challenge. Intensive personal meetings with hundreds of local government officials resulted in primary commitments of 170 local councils.

VB&VH own demands regarding the production specifics were: In accordance with Paragraph J5 of the Dutch electoral law, light weight (16 kg), collapsible to a minimum size, adjustable writing counter, damage free storage, optional wireless LED lighting, no loose parts and, last but not least, an attachment for the good old red voting pencil.

Eventually 12,600 voting booths were produced, representing almost 200,000 kg of basic materials and more than 1,3 million separate parts.

Start production: 21st October 2008 Final delivery: 14th May 2009 The accurate planning through the dedicated on line logistic system of VB&VH (LocNav) enabled the local counsels to determine the exact amount of storing space they would require.

Some facts and figures:

- VB&VH executed this project in cooperation with 24 strategic partners, both in Europe and the Far East

- aside from the booths, a number of separate accessories were produced, such as 10,000 special protective carrier bags, 8,500 specially produced LED tubes, 10,000 insert sleeves and 13,000 red pencils with attachment chains.
- as an extra VB&VH supplied 3,800 indentified ballot boxes with accompanying padlocks.

Then for the logistics: The overall transport required 2,300 roller containers, necessary for 148 shipments throughout The Netherlands, representing a total trailer length of 1.8 kilometers. In close cooperation with Fabrique Design Agency and orchestrated, directed and executed by one VB&VH project team.

Project:

1,650 new ATM fronts.

Requirements:

First the high quality demands. The overall image and finishing were the clients major priorities. This regarded illumination and typographic signing, but most of all water resistance, stability and material selection. In addition it was crucial for the development and prototyping to be in exact tune with the serial production. One beautiful sample is wonderful, but 1,650 top quality ATM fronts is of the essence.

Specifics:

Stainless steel was the final choice for all metal components. This applied for both the orange, white and grey front components and all screws, nuts and bolts. The specific shape of the design (i.e. the twist shape) was an absolute challenge with regard to the fitting of all different components. In addition, the prototype had to be "translatable" to CNC (Computer Nummerical Control) controlled techniques for serial production. Another challenge were the esthetical illumination demands. Numerous light sources have been tested in combination with various adhesive foil applications and silkscreen proofs. Close cooperation with client and designers and a super detailed process of testing, adjustments and retesting with various light sources, light intensity and colours, finally lead to the desired end-result.

The strict objective: illuminated radiation at the front, and an orange "halo" effect against the wall. Eventually the VB&VH suggestion to choose for 10 mm acrylic, in combination with specially developed moulded in waterproof LED’s (Light Emitting Diode) lead to the optimum end-result. A delicate combination of screen printed foil for the correct light dispersion, colour saturation, and silkscreen printing. Industrial design agency Spark developed a so-called "smart dimmer" not only controlling switch on/switch off, but also the light intensity in relation to the environmental light (day/twilight/night). Specially designed injection moulded "tunnels" guaranteed a perfect and esthetical fitting between front and screen display. In spite of all these complicating factors, the development method enabled a "Plug-and-play" installation. This was an assignment that required all of our capabilities, and we are very proud of the end result, and of the client's trust in us with regard to this project.

Project:

Production and montage of illuminated and non-illuminated station name and wayfinding signs at 11 Amsterdam Metro Stations.

Assignment:

As a follow up of the Bijlmer Arena and Amsterdam WTC stations, VB&VH obtained the assignment from GVB (Amsterdam Public Transport) to produce and mount the new station name and wayfinding signs of 11 newly renovated Amsterdam Metro Stations.

Specifics:

Major demand: in case of vandalism damage and/or graffiti, the front plate must be simply exchangeable within hours, with no damage to the text components. The VB&VH solution for this problem is a so called cassette system. A "hooligan proof" exchangeable transparent front plate protects the text plate. Signage size 1.55 x 0.39 meters.

2 different types of signs have been produced:
- double sided version mounted under the station awning, with a pendulum construction
-a double sided version with a light post fitting

This last version required a well constructed esthetical and sturdy solution, to ensure a perfect fitting with the lamp post. VB&VH realized the complete survey, technical development, production and on site montage. In total more than 100 signings will be produced and mounted.

Project:

Development, production and montage of a decorative light display, with dynamically programmable "light wave" in the main entrance of the Acanthus Building in Amsterdam.

Specifics:

VB&VH was asked to manage, develop and produce an enormous decorative light display in the main entrance of the Acanthus building in Amsterdam. Before going into the actual production stage, numerous tests on location were performed to optimize colour and image.

The end result was a light display with a length of 72 meters and a width of almost 7 meters. The concept consists of a LED illumination, glowing intermittently on a minimal level, while a brighter illuminated wave "rolls" over it from the outside in, over the total length of the ceiling, the back wall and a part of the floor. The floor is covered with safety glass panes, while the back wall is completely covered with a tightly suspended orange sheet.

For montage purposes an enormous scaffolding 45 x 7 meters was constructed, thus creating a working platform at 6 meters height. For certain designated areas special tower wagons were installed.

The end result is a spectacular piece of art lighting, with 1,400 LED tubes with an overall length of almost 5,000 meters and 245,000 LED’s. The light wave is computer controlled and dynamically adjustable, with regard to both the motion pattern and shades of colour and colour saturation.

Project:

Engineering, production and installation building identification Swissport Distribution Centre Amsterdam Schiphol.

Specifics:

Van Beem & Van Haagen was responsible for the building identification of the Swissport Distribution Centre, location Amsterdam Schiphol. Not only did they manage the overall engineering, but also the production and installation of this immense Swissport branding + logo; i.e. letters with a height of 3 meters and a logo of 6 meters. Supervised by VB&VH, strategic partner Astley Signs in Newcastle was responsible for the complete production and transportation. Once again proven practice as to how important the efficient cooperation with Astley is for these up scale and voluminous productions. The enormous illuminated icon is already visible from the sky when flying in to Schiphol.

Project:

Restyling brand identity items for 9 locations, including fleet marking.

Assignment:

Production, delivery and montage of so called "specials". This concerned the production of illuminated building identifications, along with the removal and disposal of all old elements and material.

Specifics:

Adjusting/restyling of the Euro Mail brand identity, within the limitation of the available budget, to realize an appropriate rebranding of building signage, outdoor wayfinding and car fleet.

Though limited in the number of items, the technical aspects were an extra challenge. Illuminated and non illuminated building identification, wayfinding in the hallways, parking signs and restyling of the total car fleet.

Project:

One of the biggest home decoration and furniture malls in the Netherlands, with clients from all over the country, needed an exterior visual upgrade to achieve a further profiling and significance of their image.

Specifics:

Typographical building signage with an overall length of respectively 31 and 21 meters and a typeface height of 3 and 2 meters, orange coloured decorative elements and full colour window visuals realized the objective. The interior stair wells were also "artistically" decorated. To emphasize the top brands in the collection, numerous exchangeable visuals, with a size of 4 x 1.60 meters, were produced and installed. Promotional window visuals finalized this decoration project. The first visitor polls show an increase of no less than 20%. Therefore, a satisfied client.

Project:

Completely new illuminated wayfinding.

Assignment:

Van Beem & Van Haagen has executed the survey,development, prototyping, production and technical management of the illuminated wayfinding for International Airport Reina Beatrix, Aruba. After a period of technical development, we succeeded, within the AAS INFOS concept (AAS Bureau Mijksenaar), to develop illuminated wayfinding units, emergency route and destination signs, strictly in line with the aesthetic guidelines of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, but with its own unique Aruba look-and-feel.

Specifics:

On line with our earlier developments with regard to low cost maintenance concepts, we realized a perfect match between existing techniques and new developments. After finalizing the engineering, four extrusion moulds were produced, resulting in a finished product which, in a double sided version is never deeper than 135 mm, and a single sided version of 95 mm but still with a perfect light source radiation spread.

The existing "hand"-indicators were technically seriously upgraded, with a considerable weight reduction and energy saving illumination.

The inspiring cooperation between Aruba Airport management Peter Steinmetz and Jürgen Benschop, Hans Bouchier of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Bureau Mijksenaar, Fabrique and VB&VH guaranteed a splendid end result.

In phase 1 of the project (November 2007) 112 illuminated units were installed, followed by a festive opening event. The installation on the airport was executed by a local company, supervised by 2 VB&VH employees. In the first quarter of 2008 another 170 illuminated units were delivered and installed on-the-spot. Read more in the testimonial of Peter Steinmetz, managing director Aruba Airport Reina Beatrix.

Project:

Rebranding over 100 special locations.

Assignment:

Production, delivery and montage of so called "specials". This concerned the production of illuminated building identifications, along with the removal and disposal of all old elements and material.

Planning:

Assignment: September 2006
Final delivery: March 2007

Specifics:

Parallel with the overall rebranding project of TNT Post, Postbank and Post Offices, TNT Post buildings where special illuminated identifications in various dimensions had been spotted, and had to be rebranded as well. A mega operation in itself, because of the extreme sizes. More than 130 illuminated signs, with fibre reinforced suspended front sheets, were covered with a special 3M colour match self adhesive foil. The signs varied in size from 2.70 x 11.40 meters in Groningen, to 1.82 x 0.72 meters in Utrecht and 1.83 x 0.54 meters in Eindhoven. Various buildings also had to be equipped with box letter elements. All locations were surveyed in advance. Heavy hoisting equipment and tower wagons were our "steel partners" during this hectic period.

Project:

Replacement façade signage Thomas Cook Travel Shops.

Assignment:

Replacement of the façade signage on approximately 180 locations. Translation of the new design by Thomas Cook's design agency into new signing products. Overall project management including applications for all the necessary permits.

Planning:

assignment: November 2005
finalisation of the first 20 locations: December 2005
finalisation second batch: 2006
finalisation last batch: mid 2007 *)
*) special regulations and requirements local councils

Specifics:

On request of the client, VB&VH were responsible for the total project management, which covered permit applications, prototyping, production and the final montage and mounting on location; including restoration and painting of the shop fronts. The single faced illuminated signs are produced in full colour digital printing, in combination with embossed letters. The double sided version has moulded fronts with a mirror wise full colour digital print on the inside. Complicating factor was the custom made façade tape, that had to be extra customized per location based on an earlier survey.

Project:

Illuminated cubical signage luggage conveyor belt.

Assignment:

he development, performing "visibility" tests, production and installation of luggage conveyor belt signing, both in a free suspended version and around square and round columns.

Planning:

Assignment: Assignment: development stage mid 2006
Finalisation: production and installation January/February 2007

Specifics:

Throughout the airport, approximately 3,000 illuminated wayfinding signs show people the way to their destinations. A yellow 3M translucent self adhesive foil is a strict requirement and in use on all signage for overall consistency.

All regular signs have a depth of 21 cm; the free suspended cubicles have a depth of 18 cm and the column version a depth of only 10 cm and a special clasp construction was developed, because drilling in the columns was not allowed.
By taking several colour tests in various techniques, we were able to maintain colour consistency and an identical image.

Dimensions:

1160mm wide x 1040mm high.

Project:

Immense logo.

Assignment:

The engineering, production, delivery and installation of an immense logo against the glass pane façade of the IMC building at Schiphol.

Specifics:

The enormous TNT logo is one of the jewels in the crown of the TNT brand identity operation and the biggest sign in The Netherlands. It is mounted against the glass pane façade of IMC building at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; and reason enough for the Jumbo Jets to make a little detour. This 18 x 8 m "giant" was installed as one of the first special signs for TNT. The project was a close cooperation with alliance partner Astley Signs.

Project:

Rebranding façade signage 2,350 locations.

Assignment:

Phase 1: The development, engineering and drawing up the complete specifications for 23 different types of signage; including prototyping.

Phase 2: Production, installation and montage of approximately 5,000 Illuminated façade signs at 2,350 different locations.
The dismantling, disposal and demolishing of all the old elements and materials.

Planning:

Assignment phase 1: January 2006
Finished: March 2006

Assignment phase 2:July 2006
Finished: December 2006

Specifics:

A very complex project, because of all the different dimensions. Varying from 1.70 x 0.70 m, 0.39 x 1.59 m to 0.52 x 2.12 m, in both single sided and double sided versions, depending on location and application. And of course everything in de specific brand identities of respectively TNT Post, Postbank and Post Offices. The double sided version ofthe illuminated sign was constructed with a metal frame and special wall-consoles which were designed to guarantee a perfect quality fitting. The construction of the single sided version was based on a synthetic backdrop. The front plates are made of moulded acrylic, which required special moulding tools for every single size. In spite of the moulding technique, an additional quality demand of the client was a flat surface of the text panels and to maintain the overall transparent look-and-feel. The Post Office signage has a double sided light source radiation, but with an embossed text. VB&VH was also responsible for the overall project management and logistics.

Project:

Our philosophy is to realize projects starting from the outside going inwards and vice versa. This is a concept we have executed many times, against, inside and around buildings. This concept received a new impulse by the development, production and installation of the interior wayfinding signage and the exterior illuminated façade signage of the Post Office of the future in Heemstede, Holland.

Planning:

Assignment: September 2006
Finished: November 2006

Specifics:

Texts were milled through the existing wooden walls of 6.5 cm thickness, and enlayed with separate blue acrylic embossed letters of 1 cm thickness. Illumination mounted behind the panels gives a part of the letters a semi transparent image, with a "halo" effect as result. Laser plotted texts were mounted on the remaining panels. In the office a cubicle was installed with front plates showing different visuals depending on the observation angle. Producing all full colour visuals, transfer lettering and digital printing were part of the assignment. Illuminated box letters Post Office on the outside make the concept complete. Hence, from the outside going inward.

Project:

Technical and visual development façade signage in a rebranding context.

Assignment:

Complete development façade identification, prototyping, installation pilot location, supplying technical mechanicals and complete specifications. Also a complete survey and visual impressions of approximately 100 locations.

Planning:

Assignment: October 2006
Finished: December 2006

Specifics:

Before starting the prototyping, it was necessary to investigate possible technical complications. The "thickening" and rounded curves, which were essential to the design, were a special point of attention. The legibility and image of both the illuminated part of the fascia’s and the double sided out standing illuminated signs, had to be in tune with each other, to guarantee a consistent exposure on the high street. Eventually a contrasting colour effect was developed for the Vedior text. Vedior blue as the daytime value and Vedior white as the night value. The most important aspects were secured in technical specifications as part of the overall cost estimate. Technical drawings specified the technique and the applicable materials. At a Rotterdam location a pilot version was installed, for extensive testing purposes.

Project:

Building identification for the new head office of Vedior Groep Nederland in Hilversum, Holland.

Assignment:

Submitting the necessary permit applications, with the accompanying technical drawings and visuals. Also the development, production and installation of the Vedior name and logo signage on 2 sides of the building .

Planning:

Assignment: mid November 2006
Finished: 15th December 2006

Specifics:

Because of the scheduled move and official opening of the new head office, there was an enormous time pressure. Therefore the cooperation and decision process of the Hilversum local council was of the essence. Personal deliberations with the local authorities and committee resulted in an acceptable solution for all parties concerned. Dimensions of the illuminated sign: 5 x 4 meters, mounted on a height of 15 meters.

Project:

Production and installation 3 backlit illuminated signs for advertising mast.

Planning:

Assignment: May 2006
Finished: 1st July 2006

Specifics:

The 3 illuminated signs all have a size of 10 x 2.40 m, and were installed on a 15 meter high advertising mast at the premises of Amstelborgh/Borchland complex in Amsterdam. The signs are constructed in a special aluminium profile frame, with digitally printed fibre reinforced front sheets. The backlit illumination was fitted with "long life" fluorescent tubes.