KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE

waynding proposal
INTRODUCTION
SPIRITOFTHEARTIST
Sam:
Our system focuses on the idea of layers. As a institution we're layered in the sense that we're comprised of students,
departments, and the dierent schools to make up the Kansas City Art Institute. More importantly its about the layering of
thoughts and ideas, of people and collaboration that truly embodies the essence of the artist and our school.
Jumper:
e bright colors of our system represents the spirit and energy of the school. ese colors are juxtaposed against a dark
brushed metal to not only allow them to stand out within the surrounding environment, but to also make them the focal
point.
Garamond Regular:
Welcome to the Kansas City Art Institute, a four-year, independent, fully accredited college of art
and design oering the bachelor of ne arts degree in a variety of disciplines. is great institution
has a stellar history, dating back to its origins in 1885.
FUTURA CONDENSED MEDIUM
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ACRYLICS
Brushed Metal
METAL
Jumper:
e bright colors of our system represents the spirit and energy of the school. ese colors are juxtaposed against a dark
brushed metal to not only allow them to stand out within the surrounding environment, but to also make them the focal
point.
EXTERIOR ELEMENTS
Sam:
Beginning with the exterior elements...
EXTERIOR PROGRAM
Sam:
Majority of the trac ow to the Kansas City Art Institute for rst time visitors comes from Main Street. is proposal
demonstrates a visitor traveling from Main Street, to 43rd Street, to Warwick Boulevard and decides to street park their
vehicle along the east side of campus on 44th Street. is journey is represented on the map by the dotted line. e larger
circles denotes the focal elements of our system that well be covering today.
Street Identier
Building Identier
Directional Signage
Site Identier
Handicap
Overhead Directional
Handicap
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P
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P
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Parking P
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Street Identier
Building Identier
Directional Signage
Site Identier
Handicap
Overhead Directional
Handicap
P
P
P
P
P
Parking P
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P
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EXTERIOR PROGRAM
Sam:
Majority of the trac ow to the Kansas City Art Institute for rst time visitors comes from Main Street. is proposal
demonstrates a visitor traveling from Main Street, to 43rd Street, to Warwick Boulevard and decides to street park their
vehicle along the east side of campus on 44th Street. is journey is represented on the map by the dotted line. e larger
circles denotes the focal elements of our system that well be covering today.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 1. A
Parking P
DIMENSIONS
24 4 1
Jumper:
A major need in understanding the extent of our campus is a clear directional element that distinguishes our o-campus
buildings.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 1. A
DIMENSIONS
24 4 1
Continuing Education
The Warehouse
KCAI
Main Campus
H & R Block Space
24
4
1
14
Jumper:
Having an overhead element that spans the width of the street that is also perpendicular to the sight of the driver allows for
quick readability.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
43rd Street
DIMENSIONS
4.8 2
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 3. A
Parking P
Jumper:
Replacing the city's attraction signs and street identications with KCAI branded signs will help visitors determine they're
near the campus.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
43rd Street
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 3. A
KC Art Institute
Kemper Museum
KC Art Institute
Kemper Museum
DIMENSIONS
4.8 2
4.8
6
2
STREET IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
DIMENSIONS
3 11
SYSTEM NO.
ST - 1. A
WARWICK
BLVD
WARWICK
BLVD 11
3
8
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard & 44th Street
DIMENSIONS
15 4
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 2. A
Parking P
Jumper:
e corner of 44th and Warwick Boulevard is the rst visible part of campus and due to our limited campus parking, it's likely
that visitors will have to street park.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard & 44th Street
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 2. A
STREET PARKING
East 43rd Street
DIMENSIONS
15 4
15
4
Jumper:
e brick wall along the west side of campus is an opportunity to extend the school's identity, mark its boundary, and guide
visitors.
SITE IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
SI - 2. A
DIMENSIONS
1 5
K
C
A
I
K
C
A
I
10
5
1
Sam:
Banners will be placed around the campus and the surrounding neighborhood to further discern the proximity of the campus.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 1.B
Parking P
DIMENSIONS
24 4 1
Sam:
e overhead directional sign will reappear to bring attention to the recessed front gate.
TRAFFIC & REGULATORY
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
TR - 1.B
Main Campus
Ceramics & Foundations
KCAI
DIMENSIONS
24 4 1
24
4
1
14
Sam:
SITE IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
DIMENSIONS
3 6 1
SYSTEM NO.
SI - 1. A
Parking P
Sam:
e current KCAI sign sits parallel to the street, which doesnt maximize visibility for drivers. Because the front gate is a
recessed, visitors will see the sign as theyre passing it, which is troublesome.
SITE IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Warwick Boulevard
SYSTEM NO.
SI - 1. A
KCAI
4
4
1
5
KCAI
4
4
1
5
KCAI
4
4
1
5
KCAI
4
4
1
5
DIMENSIONS
3 6 1
3
6
1
Sam:
e proposed site identier sits perpendicular to the street with the address pointing out. e large "k" and "kcai" allow the
entrance of the campus to be visible to drivers traveling from either direction of Warwick Boulevard. Additionally, like all of
elements of our system, the opaque acrylic lettering will illuminate at night.
DIRECTIONAL
LOCATION
Campus
DIMENSIONS
3 5 11
SYSTEM NO.
D - 1. A
Parking P
Sam:
Directional guides will appear in key locations such as entrances and crosswalk juxtapositions to guide visitors.
DIRECTIONAL
LOCATION
Campus
SYSTEM NO.
D - 1. A
DIMENSIONS
3 5 11
Vanderslice
Sculpture Building
Student Living Center
Vanderslice
Sculpture Building
Student Living Center
Vanderslice
Sculpture Building
Student Living Center
Vanderslice
Sculpture Building
Student Living Center
3 11
5
1.2 3
Sam:
We recognize that our campus is always evolving so we made our directional elements exible. Building names exist on
removable planks in case departments or ocers need to swapped out.
SITE IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Campus
DIMENSIONS
5 10
SYSTEM NO.
SI - 3. A
5
10
Sam:
Since the majority of our student body works at night and the campus is currently under lit, light poles that continue the kcai
brand identity allows for a safer environment. ey will also become a visual representation of the artist's creative spirit at
work.
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION
Campus
DIMENSIONS
7 2 4
SYSTEM NO.
BI - 1. A
Parking P
Sam:
Building identiers clearly states the building's name, address, and assigned number.
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
LOCATION
Campus
SYSTEM NO.
BI - 1. A
DIMENSIONS
7 2 4
Vanderslice
4415 Warwick Blvd. 01
Vanderslice
4415 Warwick Blvd. 01
7
2
8
Sam:
ese signs will be hung above key access points to bring attention these entrances.
INTERIOR ELEMENTS
INTERIOR PROGRAM
Jumper:
Moving into Vanderslice, visitors will enter through the front door and pass the front desk. Right aer this the visitor will
encounter the rst interior directional.
Rest Room Identier
Auditorium/Room Identier
Wall-Mounted Directional
Overhead Directional
Handicap
INTERIOR PROGRAM
Rest Room Identier
Auditorium/Room Identier
Wall-Mounted Directional
Overhead Directional
Handicap
Jumper:
Moving into Vanderslice, visitors will enter through the front door and pass the front desk. Right aer this the visitor will
encounter the rst interior directional.
OVERHEAD DIRECTIONAL
LOCATION
Vanderslice
DIMENSIONS
6 2 6
SYSTEM NO.
OD - 1. A
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Jumper:
is overhead directional element showcases the most vital oces within the building.
ROOM IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Vanderslice
DIMENSIONS
7 7 1
SYSTEM NO.
RI - 1. A
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM 118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM 118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
7
7 1
5
Jumper:
Room identiers marked with large vinyl numbers that sit ush against the wall. e colored acrylic layer are sandwiched
between the front and back metal plates.
RESTROOM IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Vanderslice
DIMENSIONS
6 8 1
SYSTEM NO.
RR - 1. A
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
5
8
6 1
1
Jumper:
We recognize aer a long car trip this is the most important room and its identied using the same materials as the room
identiers.
WALL-MOUNTED DIRECTIONAL
LOCATION
Vanderslice
DIMENSIONS
2 7 1
SYSTEM NO.
WM - 1. A
118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM 118
Epperson Auditorium
Cafe Nerman
4415
room id
bathroom
address
wall directional
RESTROOM
1
7
2
Jumper:
Wall-mounted directional signs appear at key junctions. is sign is positioned so that it is visible down the hallway from the
overhead directional, reassuring the visitor that they are right on track.
ROOM IDENTIFIER
LOCATION
Vanderslice
DIMENSIONS
7 1 4
SYSTEM NO.
RI - 1. A
Epperson Auditorium
5
1
8
7 4
Jumper:
And lastly the overhead auditorium identier appears at the top of the staircase. is kind of large room identier exists to
call attention to noteworthy rooms.
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
waynding proposal
Sam:
anks for joining us on our journey.