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    The document discusses signs, symbols, and the cultural basis of architectural design. It defines signs as objects that indicate presence and symbols as objects that represent ideas. Architectural signage pertains to custom signs installed on or around buildings used for branding, wayfinding, ADA compliance, and other purposes. The cultural basis of architectural design refers to basing a structure's design on the culture of its location so that it fits in its environment.

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    Signs, Symbols and The Cultural Basis of Architectural Design

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    SIGNS, SYMBOLS AND THE

    CULTURAL BASIS OF
    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
    SIGNS
    An object, quality, event, or entity
    whose presence or occurrence indicates
    the probable presence.

    Use of symbols to communicate a


    message.
    Architectural signage pertains to custom
    built signs or sign systems that are
    installed on, in, or around a building.

    Architectural signage can be used on a


    stand alone building or on numerous
    buildings in a series, such as on a
    campus.
    SYMBOLS
    Object that represents, stands for,
    or suggests an idea, belief, action,
    or material entity.

    It takes the form of words, sounds,


    gestures, or visual images and are
    used to convey ideas and beliefs.
    Uses for Architectural Signage
     BrandingMonument signage
     Directional/wayfinding signage
     ADA-compliant signs
     Engraving and braille
     Visual magnetic graphics systems
     Dimensional signs and graphics
     Wall graphics
     Regulatory signs
    CULTURAL BASIS OF
    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
    It is where architects base the design
    in the culture depending on the place
    or location of the structure.
    It is usually done in order for the
    structure to fit in it’s environment or
    location where it is built.

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