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Evolve
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Signs and Graphics Help Student Housing Project Rise Above Competition
The Challenge those visiting the university athletic campuses across
Evolve is the largest student housing complex in the street .
Bloomington, Indiana; it has multiple buildings that
encompass a city block. Located in a high-traffic Directional and wayfinding signs were installed
area across from several prime Indiana University throughout the facility to guide students, visitors
facilities, the signs had to follow strict city codes . and potential residents to the many apartments
Evolve needed to build awareness and visibility and facility amenities. ADA and identification signs
while maintaining brand consistency across its large inside help identify rooms and extend branding.
footprint . Wall murals incorporating elements of the city of
Bloomington and Indiana University were placed
The Solution around the facility, with an abstract design mural
FASTSIGNS worked with the City of Bloomington designed for the elevator bay . Frosted vinyl on
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Planning Department to understand the sign many of the glass panels and doors adds visual
allowances for large businesses and to keep the interest, and creates privacy .
new signs and graphics for Evolve within the proper
parameters, while still ensuring they would achieve The Result
maximum visibility for the facility . Over 1,500 unique signs and graphics were
designed and installed. In a competitive student
Monument signs were added on two busy streets, housing market, Evolve now has the visibility needed,
as well as at the back entrance . Exterior dimensional meets city codes and experienced 100% occupancy
letters were installed and can be seen by drivers upon opening .
and passersby from each direction, including from
*This project was completed by FASTSIGNS of Bloomington, IN.
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