Navigating an office complex or building can be difficult, especially for first-time visitors. It’s important to have a well-designed sign system to help people find their way. Here are some tips on where to place signs in a multi-floor building or office complex.
Main Building Entrance
The entrance to the building should be marked with a large and easy-to-read sign. Ideally, this sign is visible from the street and the parking lot. This sign should list the name of the complex and the businesses located there. If there are multiple entrances, each one should be marked. They should also have instructions on which entry should be used. For example, some companies have separate entrances for deliveries and employees.
Exterior
The most important place to install signs is on the exterior of the building. Exterior directional signs can point to the main entrance and indicate the location of various amenities, such as parking areas, ATMs, and restrooms. It’s also a good idea to have signs which identify the multiple buildings in a complex, so visitors know they are entering the correct facility.
Lobby
Once visitors enter the lobby, they should be greeted by a sign directory which lists all the departments in the building, as well as their unit and floor. The guide should be easy to read and understand, clearly indicating where the elevators and stairs are located.
Floors
Each floor should have signs clearly indicating the location of each department. These signs should be placed strategically, such as near elevators and stairwells. They should also be placed in such a way which makes them easy to see when exiting the elevator and staircase.
Offices
The doors to each office should be marked with the name of the department or business. If there are multiple businesses and departments on a floor, the signs should be grouped in a way which makes sense. For example, all businesses on a floor devoted to financial services could have their signs grouped on a large directory-style sign.
Conference Rooms
All conference rooms should be marked with the name of the room and, if necessary, the floor on which it is located. The signs should be placed, so they are easy to see when approaching the room.
Restrooms
Restrooms should be marked with signs on each floor near the elevators and stairwells. The signs should indicate the location of the nearest bathroom, as well as the gender of the occupants.
Parking Areas
If the complex has a parking lot, it should be clearly marked with signs to indicate the entrance and exit, the location of handicapped parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and bicycle racks.
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