The Leadenhall Building
Client:
British Land
Location:
London
External Architectural Signage, Design, Consultancy & Management, Statutory Signage
Services:
The Leadenhall Building (commonly known as ‘The Cheesegrater’) is one of the most iconic and architecturally distinctive buildings in the City of London, featuring a distinctive wedge-shaped exterior profile to avoid any impact on the protected sight lines of St Paul’s Cathedral when viewed from Fleet Street and the west.
We created prestigious, distinctive and carefully considered signage that compliments the beauty of The Leadenhall Building, with its unique wedge-shaped exterior profile, designed to avoid any impact on the protected sight lines of St Paul’s Cathedral.
External wayfinding featured a series of stainless steel framed black glass monoliths, measuring 3m high. Lift lobbies had 1m black squares suspended with white letters to indicate the various blocks of lifts. White text and coloured icons were applied to the signage, giving a striking and impactful overall appearance, coupled with consistent branding.
Internal signage comprised of suspended reverse painted glass squares with white lettering, aligning with designs and materials used externally. Bespoke statutory signage included graphics applied to cylindrical glass substrates, lettering applied to various surfaces within fire-fighting lobbies and 2m high metal numbers signifying plant rooms. A critical element of the wayfinding scheme required the creation of signage for use by the Fire Command Centre, vital for safe evacuation.
Delivered on time and on budget, providing a range of high quality solutions, matching the exact specification and design requirements of the project team.
Creative Partners: Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners
Photography Credit: Gerald McLean