Michael Faraday School
The regeneration of South London’s Aylesbury Estate resulted in the birth of the Michael Faraday Community School. This flagship project saw a dynamic and innovative school, providing nursery, primary, adult education and community facilities.
Details
Client:
London Borough of SouthwarkWayfinding Strategy and Design:
Cartlidge Levene
Location:
LondonType:
- Education
- Public
Services:
- External Architectural Signage
- Design, Consultancy & Management
- Internal Signage and Wayfinding
- Statutory Signage
![School projecting wayfinding signage](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_Internal_Wayfinding_Projected_Classroom-2-3.2-2000x1333.jpg)
We collaborated with Cartlidge Levene, turning design concepts into a reality. Creating a wayfinding and signage scheme that engaged young children and instilled a sense of pride in their school.
![External branding lettering](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_External_Branding-3.2-1278x852.jpg)
![School projecting wayfinding signage](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_Internal_Wayfinding_Projected_Studio-3.2-1278x852.jpg)
All signage works on a playful premise, incorporating various elements such as colorful graphics and projected signage. The results achieved were visually stunning, eminently practical and truly innovative.
![External identification lettering](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_External_Wayfinding-3.2-2000x1333.jpg)
Our well-crafted signage creates a strong impact and enhances the overall design of a building – whilst simultaneously fulfilling the key practical function of connecting people to places.
![School projecting wayfinding signage](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_Internal_Wayfinding_Projected_Classroom-3.2-1278x852.jpg)
![Large acrylic toilet icons](https://cobal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Michael-Faraday-School_Internal_Restroom-3.2-1278x852.jpg)
Photography Credit:
Marcus Ginns