Caruso Drye Profile

Mesilla ValleyMall

Caruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.

Environmental Graphic Design ConsultantsCaruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.358 Roswell Street, Suite 1120Marietta, Georgia 30060

(P)770.794.0360(F)770.794.0370www.carusodrye.com

CARUSODRYE

Location: Las Cruces, New MexicoClient: Gregory Greenfield &AssociatesArchitect: CNNA | AtlantaSign Contractor: Gable Sign CompanyYear Completed: 2005

Working within a very tight renovationbudget and schedule, the architecturalteam at CNNA and CarusoDrye workedtogether to prioritize rebrandingoptions in a manner that wouldmaximize visual impact for this retailcenter in southern New Mexico.Existing sign structures were re-used,and mall entrances received simplepaint and graphics rather than morecostly architectural options, tocomplete the project on time andunder budget.

Mesilla ValleyMall




CARUSODRYE

Location: Las Cruces, New MexicoClient: Gregory Greenfield &AssociatesArchitect: Not ApplicableSign Contractor: Henry, IncorporatedYear Completed: 2010

Following a successful renovation andrebranding effort in 2005-2006,CarusoDrye was retained by the MallOwner to develop signage designsassociated with a cinema expansionprogram in 2009. The new cinemaobstructed views of the mall entrancenecessitating mall and cinemasignage visible from the parking lot tohelp patrons locate the entrance toboth the mall and the cinema. Inaddition, signage was added insidethe mall to identify the egresscirculation to the mall parking andcinema.

Cinema Expansion

Santa Fe Place




CARUSODRYE

Location: Santa Fe, New MexicoClient: Gregory Greenfield &AssociatesArchitect: CNNASign Contractor: Gable Sign CompanyYear Completed: 2005

Working within a very tight renovationbudget and schedule, the architecturalteam at CNNA and CarusoDrye workedtogether to prioritize re-brandingoptions in a manner that wouldmaximize visual impact for this olderretail center on the west side of SantaFe. Existing sign structures were re-used and mall entrances used boldapplications of paint and graphicsrather than more costly architecturaloptions to bring the project in on timeand under budget. The result was verysuccessful for both the Owner and theCity of Santa Fe.

WestgateMall

Caruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.Environmental Graphic Design Consultants

Caruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.358 Roswell Street, Suite 1120Marietta, Georgia 30060


CARUSODRYE

Location: Amarillo, TexasOwner: Gregory Greenfield & AssociatesArchitect: CNNA ArchitectsSign Contractor: Sign Productions/Jones SignYear Completed: 2008

As part of a comprehensive mall renovation program, Caruso + Drye Design Group was hired to design a new mall logo/logotype and associated interior and exterior signage. The first phase of the program (Interior Signage) included new interior directional graphics, mall restroom identification signage, and Food Court Identification graphics.

The second phase of the program (Exterior Signage) included a new 65’ tall pylon along Interstate 40, site directional signage, and new mall entrance identification signage.

Town CenterAt Cobb




CARUSODRYE

Location: Kennesaw, GeorgiaClient: Simon PropertiesArchitect: SPG3/PhiladelphiaSign Contractor: Knight SignsYear Completed: 2008

Caruso + Drye Design Group workedclosely with the architectural team atSPG3 & Genral Contractor VCC on thedevelopment of a comprehensiveimage and re-signing program for thismall renovation program Northwest ofAtlanta, Georgia.

The program included both interiorand exterior signing to complementthe mall entry and interior renovationprogram. Exterior signing includednew mall identification pylons, sitedirectional signage to anchor tenantsand mall entry identification signing.The interior program consisted ofpedestrian wayfinding signage,restroom identification signage andFood Court Identification signing tocorrespond with the Food Courtrenovation effort.

3344Peachtree




CARUSODRYE

Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaClient: Regent PartnersArchitect: Smallwood ReynoldsSign Contractor: Henry, Inc.Year Completed: 2008

Continuing their long relationship withRegent Partners, CarusoDrye wascharged with development of acomprehensive signage andwayfinding program for this 50 storymixed use development in theBuckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.The project consisted of 25 floors ofClass A Office space, topped by 25floors or premium residential(Sovereign), plus associated parkingdecks for both portions of thedevelopment.

Inspired by the dramatic sculpturalqualities of the building architecture,the primary signage componentsincorporated curvilinear forms anddetails, and a modern upscale feel.

Two AllianceCenter




CARUSODRYE

Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaClient: Tishman SpeyerArchitect: Smallwood ReynoldsSign Contractor: Henry, Inc.Year Completed: 2009

Working with the development team atTishman Speyer, CarusoDrye wascharged with the development of acomprehensive graphics and signageprogram for this 19 story office towerin the heart of Atlanta’s BuckheadCommercial District. The programincluded Interior Building CoreSignage, Parking Deck Signage &Graphics and Site Graphics & Signage.

The signage design was detailed toreflect the iconic swoosh form that isso integral to the buildingarchitecture. The signage alsoreflected the Tishman Speyer designphilosophy of simplicity, lastingmaterials and judicious use of color.

T W O

A L L I A N C E

C E N T E R

One MidtownPlaza




CARUSODRYE

Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaOwner: Tishman SpeyerArchitect: Mack Scogin Merrill ElamArchitectsSign Contractor: EnvironmentalGraphics GroupYear Completed: 2008

As part of an extensive lobby andfacade renovation program,CarusoDrye was commissioned byTishman Speyer to develop newsignage for the Midtown Plaza ParkingDeck Core, new parking deck entranceidentification signage, renovatedbuilding identification signage andnew lobby signage. Working closelywith the architectural team at MackScogin Merrill Elam, the signagedesign was refined to reflect the cleanmodern lines and color palette of thelobby renovation program.

By focusing budget on key areas of theproperty and critical sign types, thedesign team at CarusoDrye was able tomake a dramatic impact on theappearance and function of theparking deck, while simultaneouslyworking within a limited budget.

Kansas CityInternationalAirport




CARUSODRYE

Location: Kansas City, MissouriClient: Kansas City AviationDepartmentArchitect: HNTB/Group OneSign Contractor: Seemore SignsYear Completed: 2003

Comprehensive Graphics & SignageProgram for Terminals A, B & C atKansas City International Airport.Project included Interior TerminalSIgnage, Exterior Terminal Signage,Terminal Roadway Signage, andParking Garage Connector Signage.Project Completion: Fall 2003.

Women

Daytona BeachInternationalAirport




CARUSODRYE

Location: Daytona Beach, FloridaClient: Day & ZimmermanOwner: Volusia County, FloridaArchitect: Jim Roberson & AssociatesSign Contractor: Andco IndustriesYear Completed: 1993

Scope of Work consisted of thedevelopment of a comprehensivesignage program for the new airport toinclude both interior building signageand site directional signage for theroadway network approaching anddeparting the airport property. Inrecognition of the resort nature of thearea, the designer’s incorporated a“wave” and “sun” motif into theoverall “look” of the signage program.

Mark Drye was Project Manager/Senior

Associate in Charge of this project while

employed by Rupert/Jensen & Associates.

SPSUStudent CenterRenovation




CARUSODRYE

Location: Marietta, GeorgiaOwner: Southern Polytechnic StateUniversityArchitect: Lyman Davidson Dooley,Inc.Sign Contractor: EnvironmentalGraphics GroupYear Completed: 2011Implementation Budget: $48,000

Working in conjunction with LymanDavidson Dooley Architects, Caruso +Drye Design Group developed acomprehensive interior graphics andwayfinding program to coincide withthe Interior Renovation of the Joe MackWilson Student Center on the campusof Southern Polytechnic StateUniversity. The program consisted ofidentification signage for keydepartments and destinations withinthe building, custom interior roomidentification plaques standards toaddress the unique needs of theOwner, as well as You Are Directoriesand Mapping.

YouAre

Here

1First Floor

2Second Floor

Bookstore

(160) ATTIC

(170) Career andCounseling Center

Dogwood Dining

Post Office(226) Theater

(260) Strategic Marketing

(230) Student Life

(201) Ballroom

SOUTH

ENTRANCE

NORTH

ENTRANCE

EAST

ENTRANCE

EAST

ENTRANCE

(250) Auxiliary Services

Hornet CardUniversity Transportation

Food ServiceCampus Vending

216 215 214 213

210212

221

219

204

206

205

201b 201a

271 272 273 274

(280) Game Room

Information Desk

249

247

243

241

(150) My Grill

181

182

183

185

184

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180

Advising, Tutoring, Testing,Disability Services,Multicultural Affairs &International Programs

ShowcaseLegacy Place




CARUSODRYE

Location: Dedham, MassachusettsClient: National Amusements, Inc.Architect: SPG3/PhiladelphiaSign Contractor: HarmonYear Completed: 2009

Working with the design team at SPG3(Philadelphia) and NationalAmusements, CarusoDrye developed acomprehensive Interior & ExteriorSignage Program for this flagshipcinema location. The programincluded Cinema identificationsignage, auditorium identificationsignage, concession venue signagestandards, restaurant signage andluxury lounge signage.

Deacon Tower@ BB&T Field




CARUSODRYE

Location: Winston-Salem, NCOwner: Wake Forest UniversityArchitect: Walter Robbs Callahan &PierceSign Contractor: AGIYear Completed: 2008

The Deacon Tower Expansion Programat Wake Forest University’s BB&T Fieldwas the Second in a Five PhaseProgram aimed at overall improvementand expansion of the stadiumfacilities at Wake Forest. The projectincluded the development of anoverall Site Graphics Master Plan forthe Stadium, as well as signage andgraphics related to the new Tower.Deacon Tower, consisting of newconcession areas, catering space,press facilities and luxury suites, isseen as a reflection of Wake Forest’sreturn to prominence in collegiatefootball as well as the quality of theuniversity as a whole.

The AcademicCenter ForStudent Athletes




CARUSODRYE

Location: Baton Rouge, LouisianaOwner: Louisiana State UniversityArchitect: Trahan ArchitectsSign Contractor: Mitchell SignsYear Completed: 2002

Working closely with the architecturalteam at award winning TrahanArchitects, CarusoDrye developed acomprehensive interior signageprogram that included not only signingfor core building functions, but donorrecognition graphics and LSU AthleticAward signage as well. The wallssurrounding the building entrancesfeature solid bronze panels withwaterjet cut thru graphics honoringthose whose donations funded the$12M renovation of this 1927 eraarmory building. Entering thebuilding, the viewer enters grand hallswith marble clad walls into which havebeen carved the names of LSU’sacademic and athletic champions.The layout and design of the graphicsin these halls were carefully detailedto allow for future additions andgraphically composed to complimentthe architectural context. Donorrecognition graphics throughout thebuilding consisted of pin-mountedstainless steel text, sized andpositioned to correspond with thearchitectural environment andlighting.

Louisiana State University

ColumbusState University




CARUSODRYE

Location: Columbus, GeorgiaOwner: Columbus State UniversityArchitect: Lyman Davidson DooleySign Contractor: Henry, Inc.Year Completed: 2011

The Student Recreation Center atColumbus State University is a state ofthe art facility designed to meetstudent fitness, health andrecreational needs. The $26 million,106,000-square foot facility houses afitness area along with an aquaticcenter. It features two basketballcourts, workout area, two aerobicrooms, free weight area, running track,multi-purpose court, two racquetballcourts, indoor soccer, volleyball, andlarge event area. The Aquatics Centerconsists of a 25 yard lap pool, a onemeter diving board, leisure pool,therapy pool, and sauna.

CarusoDrye, working closely with theArchitectural Team at Lyman DavidsonDooley and the CSU Recreation CenterStaff, developed a comprehensiveinterior graphics and signage programto serve the needs of the new facility.This program included traditionalroom identification and wayfindingsignage, building policy signage,decorative banners, building mappingand miscellaneous graphics toenhance and inform.

Student RecreationCenter

Entertainment& Sports Arena




CARUSODRYE

Location: Raleigh, NCOwner: NCState University | City ofRaleighArchitect: Odell AssociatesSign Contractor: ASI RaleighYear Completed: 1999

Scope of Work consisted of thedevelopment of a comprehensiveGraphics & Signage Program for thisnew Regional Sports Facility in thegrowing “Triangle” region of NorthCarolina. The new facility will serve asthe future home of the North CarolinaState University “Wolfpack”Basketball Program and the CarolinaHurricane Hockey Club. The extent ofthe graphics and signage programincludes both graphics inside theArena, as well as Site Graphics &Signage which have been planned asa “Campus” sign system to coordinatewith the adjacent Carter-FinleyStadium complex.

KennesawState University




CARUSODRYE

Location: Kennesaw, GeorgiaOwner: Kennesaw State UniversityArchitect: Lyman Davidson DooleySign Contractor: RaydeoYear Completed: 2009

As one of the fastest growinguniversities in the nation, KennesawState University had large needs, anda large vision for their new DiningFacility. As the graphics consultant forthe project, CarusoDrye was chargedwith the naming and design of all ofthe food venue logos & signage, andgeneral building signage. Workingvery closely with the architecturalteam at Lyman Davidson Dooley, andthe University’s Development /Marketing Teams, CarusoDrye wasable to carefully integrate the signagewith the interior environment bothaesthetically and functionally. Theproject has been a huge success forthe end user and the University, andhas also been recognized nationallyfor it’s design.

Dining Commons

The GrindC O F F E E C O .

M O M ’ S C O O K I N G O N C A M P U S

I n t e r n a t i o n a l C u i s i n e

Grille

Stone Mill Bakery

n The Fly

Wok Your WayASIAN CUSINE MADE TO ORDER

TheCampusGreen D E L I

ITALIANO

RecreationActivity Center

Caruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.Environmental Graphic Design Consultants

Caruso + Drye Design Group, Inc.358 Roswell Street, Suite 1120Marietta, Georgia 30060


CARUSODRYE

Location: Statesboro, GeorgiaOwner: Georgia Southern UniversityArchitect: LDDI/AtlantaSign Contractor: Environmental Graphics GroupYear Completed: 2007

Working closely with the Architectural Team, and the Campus Recreation & Intramurals Team at Georgia Southern University, Caruso + Drye Design Group developed a comprehensive Interior & Exterior Signage program to coincide with the Recreation Center Expansion. Due to a growing student population, the University made the commitment to expand the existing 80,000 sq/ft. facility into a 215,000 square foot, state of the art facility.

The signage program included new signage for expansion areas as well as replacement of existing signage. The program included decorative banners, exercise identificaiton signage, interior directional and wayfinding signage, building policy signage, fitness trail directional and wayfinding signage/maps, etc.

Georgia Southern University

DeKalb Medical




CARUSODRYE

Location: Decatur, GeorgiaClient: DeKalb Medical CenterArchitect: CDH PartnersSign Contractor: ArchSignYear Completed: 2007

Project included the development of acomprehensive Interior, Exterior &Parking Garage Sign Program forDekalb Medical Center’s new Women’sCenter / Outpatient Surgery Center.The design of the interior program wasdeveloped with the intent of becomingthe new hospital standard with aphased implementation to otherportions of the hospital as spaces arerenovated and as new constructionprojects dictate.

Women’s Center &Surgery Center

DeKalb Medical




CARUSODRYE

Location: Decatur, GeorgiaClient: DeKalb Medical CenterArchitect: CDH PartnersSign Contractor: PattisonYear Completed: 2007

As part of the DeKalb Medical CenterPatient Tower Expansion Program,Caruso + Drye Design Group wasretained to develop designs andspecifications for improvements to thesite signage program. This includedchanging or replacing existing signs, aswell as adding new signs to help overallwayfinding on the hospital campus.Care was taken to insure that the newsigns blended with the existing signagebut also improved aesthetics andgraphical presentation of functionalinformation. CarusoDrye alsoimplemented standards for moredurable materials to help long termprogram longevity.

Site Graphics

WellstarKennestoneHospital




CARUSODRYE

Location: Marietta, GeorgiaOwner: Wellstar Health SystemArchitect: CDH PartnersSign Contractor: Environmental

Graphics Group/Henry, Inc.Year Completed: 2008

Blue Parking Deck& Boulevard

Clarence BrownConferenceCenter




CARUSODRYE

Location: Bartow County, GeorgiaOwner: Bartow CountyArchitect: LDDI-AtlantaSign Contractor: Environmental

Graphics GroupYear Completed: 2010

The Clarence Brown ConferenceCenter, located in Cartersville, Georgia(about 35 miles Northwest of Atlanta)is the newest addition to rapidlygrowing Bartow County. Designed byLyman Davidson Dooley ArchitectsAtlanta Office, the 44,000 square footconference center combines thenatural materials and forms of theNorth Georgia Mountains withcontemporary amenities andtechnology. The signage program,designed by CarusoDrye, follows thislead and was carefully coordinatedwith the architectural and interiordesign teams. Signage includedBallroom Identification graphics,meeting and classroom signage, andinterior directional signage to theprimary destinations within thebuilding.

In addition to the functional buildingsignage, CarusoDrye also developeddesigns for LEED Certification signagethroughout the building and aroundthe project campus. This includedsignage highlighting the LEEDattributes of the building as well ascustom parking space identifiers forLow Emission Vehicles and Car Poolspaces.

LS3PAssociates




CARUSODRYE

Location: Charleston, SCOwner: LS3P AssociatesArchitect: LS3P AssociatesSign Contractor: EnvironmentalGraphics GroupYear Completed: 2004

Working closely with the Architectural& Interior Design Studios at LS3PAssociates Charleston, South Carolinaoffice, CarusoDrye developed acomprehensive interior and exteriorsignage program for the firm’s newoffices in Victoria Center / historicdowntown Charleston. The workincluded individual room signage,meeting room signage, exterioridentification signage and thedevelopment of specifications /display standards for the firm’snumerous design awards.

Jepson CenterFor The Arts




CARUSODRYE

Location: Savannah, GeorgiaOwner: Telfair Museum of ArtArchitect: Moshe Safdie & Associates/ Hansen ArchitectsSign Contractor: EnvironmentalGraphics GroupYear Completed: 2006

Scope of Work included thecomprehensive planning and designof building signage & donorrecognition graphics for the new homeof the Telfair Museum of Art inSavannah, Georgia. Situated in theheart of Savannah’s Historic District,the graphics have been designed tointegrate and complement thearchitecture of Moshe Safdie &Associates. Materials for the signageare true to the architectural integrity ofthe building and include stainlesssteel, glass and stone.

Telfair Museum Of Art

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