Information planning & wayfinding
system for the Mumbai International
& Domestic Airport”
| Client : GVK, Location : Mumbai, Work: Wayfinding System |
PROJECT PROFILE:
Mumbai Airport Domestic Terminal (1A)
area 200,000 sq ft and International Terminal
(2B & 2C) area 900,000 sq ft.:
- Design Planning & Concept for Ground +
Mezzanine and 1st Floor Terminal refurbishing
in phases: Intermediate & Permanent Signages
- Signage design to compliment airport terminal
interiors
- Follow international civil aviation
standards i.e. ICAO, DOT
- Quick to fabricate and easy installation
- Meeting project timelines as per airport
refurbishing phases
- Project management, supervision and
implementation
DESIGN SOLUTION
The information classification was planned as per usability – colours were
selected keeping in mind visibility as well as the contrast and interiors of the
final layout - a combination of modern, innovative grey for utilities and
vibrant blue for passenger flow. Boards were standardized in different
categories (with codes) and selection of board made as per the content and
communication required. Communication and informative posters were
represented pictorially. Typefaces were kept open enough to be legible at a
distance and steady enough to withstand fabrication techniques. After many
explorations and discussions we successfully arrived to a non backlit signage
structure and unit system for the inside terminal, which is also energy
efficient, low on maintenance and quick on installation.
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Information Classification
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Font Style : Whitney Semi Bold designed by Toblas Frere-Jones, is designed for way finding programme, open enough to be legible
at a distance, versatile enough for fabrication techniques like being cast in bronze, etched in glass, cut in vinyl or rendered in pixels.
Whitney typeface for English and DV NID typeface for Hindi language were recommended, as they compliment each other and have
similar characteristics.
The pictograms are designed according
to the standards of DOT and
cusmotised for easy identification of
symbols in Indian context.
Grid design for pictograms to
standardise spacing, margins, form,
style, weight and thickness.
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Passenger Flow and Utility
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Boards were standardized for different series and selection of board made as per the content and communication required. i.e.
- series: Direction sign board for passenger flow and utility information.
- series: Direction sign boards for gate information.
- series: Identification sign boards.
- series: Safety and instructional.
- series: Emergency.
- series: Instructional posters.
- series: Guide maps.
- series: External ramp and curb side signage system.
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Passenger Flow; Gate Information
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