Signscope :: Architectural Sign Maker, International Rollout Brand Implementation Projects

The Locker Room - Brent Cross

2011-11-30T14:40:00.004Z

The Locker Room by Foot Locker has recently opened in Brent Cross Shopping Centre with all internal and external signage by SIGNSCOPE. It is be the first store of its kind and “bridges the gap between sports performance and our traditional sportswear stores. Foot Locker is a global player, with 3,426 stores across 21 countries, including 70 stores in the UK.

Retail Week reports that the Locker Room store which was designed by Dalziel and Pow “looks a lot different” to Foot Locker, and is “sleek and professional looking”. The store which covers 4,350 sq ft – will focus on sports including athletics, running and football and brands including Nike, Adidas, Asics, Reebok and New Balance.

SIGNSCOPE Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

2011-09-01T10:17:00.002+01:00

We’re please to announce that SIGNSCOPE and BLAZE MAINTENANCE are one of the first UK sign makers to receive ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System, clearly demonstrating our commitment to meeting globally recognized management system requirements and regulations for the manufacture, installation and maintenance of signage and branding throughout the UK and Europe.

“Achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification is an important milestone for SIGNSCOPE and Blaze Maintenance. This certification illustrates to customers worldwide our strong commitment to quality at all levels of our

organization.” said Fred Allen, MD and CEO of Blaze Group. “Customers want to be confident that they are doing business with an organization that can meet or exceed their needs in a timely manner. Successfully completing the rigorous process required for certification is a clear sign that we are devoted to continually improving our quality management systems."

The successful ISO certification was made through <which certifying body???>, an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems against requirements of national and international standards for quality.

This complements achievement of ISO 14001 Environmental Certification and ISO 18001 Occupational Health and Safety making Blaze Group one of very few UK Signmakers in receipt of all three qualifications.

Fred Allen, MD commented, “We are proud to be one of a few companies in the UK signmaking industry to hold these accreditations and minimising our impact on the environment will continue to be a focus as the company grows.”

Footlocker - Milan Flagship now open

2011-07-27T11:49:00.001+01:00

Signscope have recently completed the new Footlocker flagship store in Milan which features one of the largest collections of sneakers in the capital of the most fashion conscious country in the world...! This temple of footwear is a brand centre for global footwear and features the latest HOUSE OF HOOPS.

With a huge collection of basketball related sportswear, Signscope were responsible for all the store graphics within the millwork and shop display, as well as all the internal and external signage.

Restaurant and Bar Design Awards

2011-07-08T11:16:00.003+01:00

Congratulations to Surface-ID who were Category Winners in the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards this year with two projects. Grosvenor Cafe which won the best Multiple Bar or Club, and Stravaigin which won the Best Pub category.

Lyndon Williams Sales Director of Signscope commented "The Awards are a great way of celebrating the most creative and visually exciting venues in the leisure industry"

This year Signscope were involved in the manufacture and installation for all the signage at the Wintergardens venue at Canary Wharf, including the branding of the bars and awards podium. Maybe you were also lucky enough to take home one of the coveted awards that we made especially for the event!

“Partner to the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards - Signscope manufactured all the signage as well as the actual Awards boxes for us. Their attention to detail and customer support was excellent” - Marco Rebora, Founder

Majestic Wine :: Fleet

2011-06-24T17:23:00.001+01:00

Signscope have been working with Majestic on the implementation of a fresh identity on their stores, which are well know for excellent choice of international wines, and oustanding value. Using halo illuminated lettering the brand is really standing out in Fleet, Hampshire and in affluent locations across the UK.

Krispy Kreme :: Cardiff St Davids 2

2011-05-04T16:48:00.001+01:00

We have recently completed the signage for the latest Krispy Kreme in Cardiff's St Davids Centre.

With halo illuminated lettering to the main facsia, and internally illuminated GRP formed logos throughout, the store has a very strong identity.

With over a thousand people queuing for the opening, we'd like to think the signage played no small part in attracting them!

Opening soon :: House of Hoops, Rotterdam

2011-04-19T23:25:00.000+01:00

We're just putting the finishing touches to another project with Footlocker and Nike in Rotterdam. The store is a temple to all things basketball, and follows on from stores Signscope have completed in London, Barcelona and Paris.

Opening soon, watch this space for more information....

Restaurant and Bar Design Awards :: Galvin La Chappelle - Best Restaurant WINNER

2011-03-01T11:34:00.001Z

Setting out to create an award winning restaurant is no mean feat; great food, an achingly cool interior with attentive staff, and then there’s the brand identity. Signage has evolved a long way from the brass plaque outside the door, and there’s a huge range of technologies that can be applied to create a sophisticated message that conveys the brand identity and values.

In the 2010 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards, the winner Galvin La Chappelle features signage by SIGNSCOPE. The signmakers were selected by Main Contractor French Group, working in conjunction with Design LSM to bring the outline design to reality.

On the exterior, fret cut steel defines the sweeping stokes of the La Chappelle identity against the brickwork facade, the toughness of the material creating a powerful statement of what lies within. The 19th Century Grade II listed building is maintained largely open-plan and the glazed screens have been decorated with etched pattern and corporate identity – the superb lighting scheme creating an elegant and subtle brand message.

Choosing the most appropriate signage technology, whether internally illuminated or not requires sensitivity and creativity, as well as understanding of materials suitable for a scaleable identity. With an extensive knowledge of low energy lighting, and fabrication of all modern materials, SIGNSCOPE offer interior designers a free of charge consultancy service to develop outstanding visual branding solutions to ensure your next project is an award winner!

Cantina Laredo - Covent Garden

2010-12-01T14:03:00.003Z

Signscope have recently been working on the launch of a major new Restaurant concept in London, undertaking the external and internal signage package. Cantina Laredo has already established an excellent reputation for bringing the fresh and vibrant tastes of real Mexican cuisine to discerning diners in a sophisticated atmosphere. The UK's first Cantina Laredo is located at St Martin’s Courtyard Covent Garden, in the heart of London’s Theatreland.

We regularly work with concept designers to deliver creative and visually effective corporate signage.

Mango - One New Change

2010-12-01T12:53:00.002Z

There's a new Shopping Centre right in the Heart of the City of London. With striking lines creating powerful views of St Paul's Cathedral this will become one of London's luxury destinations.

Signscope have completed the signage for MANGO; one of the world's fastest growing fashion brands with over 1500 stores worldwide in 92 countries.

We worked with the project team to create signage which forms a sculptural element within the interior design.

Award winning projects

2010-11-08T15:32:00.001Z

There’s nothing like being associated with successful projects and the LEVI’S on Regent Street which won the ‘Retail Interiors Award - Fashion Retail Interior of the Year 2010’ and ‘best VM Solution of the Year’ is a great example of our brand identification workmanship. From the exterior on Regent Street the shopfront signage which was prototyped, manufactured and installed by Signscope is pretty much all that identifies the entrance to this extraordinary store.

“The Levi’s flagship interior on Regent Street, created by Checkland Kindleysides, was a worthy winner for its ability to present the brand’s heritage in an appealing and relevant manner” John Ryan writes in Retail Week

The store has also won Outstanding New Store in the WGSN Global Fashion Awards in New York, and a host of other top awards...

Step inside the entrance lobby – 80 sq m of some of the most expensive retail space in the world – and discover that it’s not used to display garments, but as an exhibition space for product collaborations and art exhibitions.

Make sure you visit this extraordinary store, and get a helping of some real retail therapy.... or see more pictures of the store here

Check out the Levi's Curve website

Vroom, vroom....!

2010-11-03T17:51:00.002Z

If there’s one iconic brand that gets us all revved up it’s probably Harley Davidson. This year it’s the 105^th Anniversary of this great brand and there a huge interest and market appetite for their bikes. Signscope have just completed the signage installation at the latest UK site in Lakeside Retail Park, a showpiece showroom where you can drool over the 32 model line-up.

Expect to see more of these palaces of cool at a forecourt near you...

Whet your appetite before visiting the showroom which opens very soon…..

Your mission – if you choose to accept it – will be a simple one: "To Ride and Have Fun."

The Hub - bringing everyday to life

2010-10-27T16:50:00.001+01:00

Always do a good job, because your last customer is your next customer…

Having earned our stripes with POUNDLAND, we’ve also been involved in the development, prototyping and installation of the new stores for the HUB, the new retail format introduced by entrepreneur David Dodds.

Brightly illuminated, with fresh, modern fascias and shop fronts the HUB offers an irresistible invitation to customers, and trading at the new stores has been very successful.

Signscope were also chosen to implement internal signage to create engaging product displays and clear navigation throughout the store to the checkout!

A shining beacon in the Heart of the City

2010-10-26T10:25:00.001+01:00

The Cumberland Hotel near Marble arch is renown for it's stylish public areas , art gallery and of course the ultra popular Gary Rhodes restaurant W1! With over 1000 contemporary bedrooms The Cumberland wanted to make an impressive external statement, and in conjunction with the new corporate identity we have recently completed this project for Guoman Hotels.

Burger King in Liverpool

2010-10-15T16:48:00.001+01:00

Signscope have assisted Burger King in developing their new 20/20 image in the UK since the beginning of 2009.

The signage we provide includes LED face illuminated individual letters, GRP panelling and up lighting via red LED's externally, together with all internal signage including digitally printed art panels and city scape panels, various other digitally printed images, red LED uplit GRP panels and counter signage.

This work is ongoing as both company owned and franchised Burger King Restaurants refurbish old sites or develop new sites to this new image. Signscope have completed high street locations, shopping centre and airport locations across the UK.