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ARCHIVE: Category Archive for: Legacy

Free to All’: See inside the $78 million renovation of Boston Public Library in Copley Square (photos)

Metro Sign & Awning is proud to have assisted in this magnificent transformation.

Channel Letters: Addressing difficult client expectations

An inside look at how to handle difficult customer expectations in the sign industry

DAKU’s typographic sundial in india generates ever-changing graffiti

This typographic sundial uses shadows from the sun to display “ever-changing” graffiti on the side of the building. Check out the video to see it in action!

Fan Pier building opens with dancers in the sky

Vertical dancers helped to open the Fan Pier building on Northern Ave the other week. You can watch the video on the Boston Business Journal website.

Effectively Using Floor Graphics

“Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling?” — M. C. Escher. When we think of floor graphics, we tend to think of digitally printed adhesive vinyl with a tough laminate stuck to a floor. You are likely very familiar with these applications in various retail settings, and may even have even used some of the great vinyl products available that are specifically designed for this purpose. But there are many more aspects to floor graphics than traditional media and application surfaces.

Give Boston Better Zoning – Just Not Yet?

There’s often a fine line between encouraging development and strictly following zoning requirements. It can also often be difficult for cities to maintain and update these laws to keep up with the times.

Will Architecture’s Future be Held Together with Glue?

Staying current in the design/build industry means understanding constantly changing materials and techniques. Metro’s designers, fabricators and installers go through regular training on new materials and sign manufacturing methods in order to offer our clients the best options for each sign, based on its location, signage regulations, and of course, the client’s budget.

Shipping Container Restaurants are Opening this Week on the Waterfront

“The kiosks are part of a $100 million in upgrades to the Innovation and Design Building. Mei Mei joins Triangle Coffee and Jubali, which have already opened their shipping container kiosks, according to the Innovation and Design Building website. More shipping container kiosks will open “within the next couple weeks,’’ according to the building’s website. Roxy’s Grilled Cheese confirmed to Boston.com that it will open Thursday.”

12 Branch Design Trends to Watch for in 2016

According to DBSI, better lobby signage is among a dozen Design Trends to Watch for in 2016. More than half of all banking customers want to learn about new banking products, but need help – and they look to lobby signage first. From digital signs to high-impact graphics, Metro Sign can help you help your customers.

Energy Efficient Window Treatments

Choose window treatments that allow you to use natural light while reducing the heat gained in your house when the weather is warm and lost when it’s cold.

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