Commercial offices often rely on architectural signage to identify an organization, reinforce its professional image, and create a finished environment for employees and visitors. For this recent project in Philadelphia, PA, we completed a quality installation of wall-mounted signage for a U.S. Probation Office using signage supplied by Appenx Architectural Signage. Although our work frequently includes office furniture installation, specialty projects such as architectural signage installation require the same attention to placement, alignment, surface conditions, and finished appearance.
The completed installation features the U.S. Probation Office seal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Positioned between existing storage cabinetry, the wall-mounted emblem creates a clear focal point within the office while integrating neatly with the surrounding furnishings.
Installing Architectural Signage in a Finished Office
Careful Placement Matters
Careful planning is required for the installation of signage within an occupied or finished commercial environment. Unlike furniture, which can be moved and repositioned as required, wall-fixed signage must be installed in the correct location prior to fixing.
For this Philadelphia project, we placed a circular seal in the wall space between two groups of tall storage cabinets and above the lower cabinets. This furniture naturally created boundaries in the space in which we installed the circular seal, and we positioned it to appear to be in the center of the wall space available to us and not to be sticking out of the wall.
We take into account the proportions and the sightlines when working on a project of this nature. Our goal is to display the signage in a location where it is clearly visible, and we allow sufficient space around the graphic.
Tape-Mounted Signage Requires Surface Preparation
A Clean Installation Starts With the Wall
In this project, wall-mounted signs were produced and installed using tape as opposed to mechanical fixings. This type of installation produces a very clean finish, as there is no requirement for screws or other fixing hardware to be visible.
Tape-mounted signage still requires some preparation. Make sure the surface on which you intend to mount the sign is suitable for the adhesive system and mark out the position where the sign is going to touch the wall before applying it.
Alignment with circular emblems and organizational details is very visible. Even slight inaccuracies in positioning a sign will affect its relationship to surrounding cabinetry, ceiling, and other architectural features.
Our installation process focuses on careful measurement and placement so the finished signage appears intentional within the room.
Working Around Existing Office Furniture
Because commercial signage is typically installed after the office has been fitted out, signage installers work around fixed items such as office furniture, seating, and finished flooring and walls.
The existing storage cabinetry in this project occupies a substantial portion of the wall space, and we wanted the new signage to be located in the clear space between the tall cabinets and the lower storage below.
The light wood finish of the cabinetry serves as a neutral background to the darker circular organizational identification seal. It is positioned to identify without restricting access to cabinetry, allowing full access to the doors and surfaces within.
Installation as part of the overall interior environment of a professional workplace is just as important as the signage, the furniture, and the architectural finishes. This project is a great example of this.
Professional Signage Supports Government and Commercial Offices
Interior Identification Contributes to a Finished Workplace
Signage within government, corporate, healthcare, educational, and professional offices identifies departments, projects a corporation’s brand identity, points users to a corporation’s reception area, and becomes a ‘focal point’ within a shared space of a corporation.
A professional presentation of a government office is very important. Visitors should be able to recognize the organization they are visiting. The environment in which they are staying has to be well-ordered and suitable for the daily business of the office.
The U.S. Probation Office seal in this Philadelphia space identifies the area without dominating it. Installing the seal above the cabinetry in this otherwise open wall space of the office completes the space.
Why Quality Installation Matters for Architectural Signage
While the quality of the sign itself is key to any completed project, poor alignment, wrong placement, or even bad attachment of a sign of good quality can detract from the overall image of architectural signage.
Our responsibility for the installation of a finished sign in the intended location is to translate this into a real installation. We check out the proposed location and then sign the position and check alignment. We also try to protect adjacent surfaces and check out the installation from normal viewing positions.
This philosophy applies to all forms of installation, including commercial furniture, signage and other workplace items. When installed to precise measurements, the finished item becomes part of your employees’ and visitors’ daily environment.
Commercial Installation Services
Quality Installers works with businesses, organizations, furniture dealers, manufacturers, and project teams on professional workplace installations. Our commercial installation services include office furniture installation and related projects that require experienced on-site coordination, careful placement, and attention to the completed workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can professional installers install wall-mounted architectural signage?
Yes. Depending on the signage, mounting system, wall surface, and other requirements of the project, installers can position and mount architectural signage in commercial locations.
Why is accurate placement important for office signage?
By ensuring correct placement, the sign will relate to the adjacent furniture and be positioned in relation to the surrounding architectural features. Accurate placement also ensures maximum visibility, excellent visual balance, and a quality, finished appearance.
Can signage be installed after office furniture is already in place?
Yes. Installation can occur around existing desks, cabinets, seating, and other furnishings. The installation plan would outline the required access to the wall and protect furnishings and finishes nearby.
Can commercial installation projects include both signage and office furniture installation?
Commercial installation work can include a variety of workplace elements, and we can coordinate the installation services with you to ensure consistent attention to detail with regard to placement, alignment, and the final installation.
A Quality Installation for a Philadelphia Government Office
The Philadelphia, PA, project is complete, which incorporates signage to finish out high-end office space. This project consisted of the installation of an Appenx Architectural Signage wall-mounted U.S. Probation Office seal. The installation required careful consideration to align the signage with adjacent cabinetry and properly place it within the overall space. Our method of implementing architectural signage or office furniture installation is with the utmost care and focus to complete in a very neat and respectable manner to finish out quality workspaces.
Contact Quality Installers
When your organization needs dependable installation support for a commercial workplace project, we are ready to coordinate the work with careful attention to placement and finished appearance. Contact Quality Installers in Philadelphia, PA to discuss your upcoming office furniture, architectural signage, or commercial installation project.
