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The Rocks Signage Strategy Wayfinding Signage Technical Manual i

The Rocks Signage StrategyWayfinding Signage Technical Manual 2013

The Rocks Signage Strategy Wayfinding Signage Technical Manualii

Created 2001Revised 2004Revised 2009Revised 2013

Prepared for:Sydney Harbour Foreshore AuthorityLevel 6, 66 Harrington StreetThe Rocks NSW 2000

The Rocks Signage Strategy Wayfinding Signage Technical Manual 1

1 Introduction 2

2 Principles for wayfinding 3

Legibility 3

Hierarchy 3

Content 3

Integration 3

3 The wayfinding strategy 6

3.1 Sign typology 6

3.2 Strategy implementation 6

4 Sign design 8

Remote signs 8

Special threshold A signs 10

Special threshold B signs 11

Threshold pillar signs 12

Directional pillar signs 13

Finger signs 14

The Rocks wall map signs 15

Precinct directory signs 16

Street signs 18

Interactive screens 19

5 Wayfinding signage details 20

5.1 Typeface 20

5.2 Information hierarchy 20

5.3 Destination signage policy 21

5.4 Maps 21

5.5 Symbols 23

See also The Rocks Signage Policy 2013

Contents

The Rocks Signage Strategy Wayfinding Signage Technical Manual2

This document outlines a policy for wayfinding signage in The Rocks. The policy embraces the development of a directional signage system to provide precise information at key decision points throughout the public domain. It includes designs for elements of the signage system and details such as materials, finish, colours and graphics.

The Wayfinding Signage Technical Manual document is volume 3 of the three volumes which make up The Rocks Signage Strategy and should be read in conjunction with volume 1 Signage Policy and volume 2 Commercial Signage Technical Manual.

The Wayfinding Signage Technical Manual was originally adopted by the Authority in 2001 and was revised in 2004 and 2009.

1 Introduction


2 Principles for wayfinding

Wayfinding is described as the strategies people use to find their way in unfamiliar or new settings, based on their perceptual and cognitive abilities and habits. Successful wayfinding means that the navigator can move in the space from their present location to a destination, even if the location or the destination is imprecisely known. Effective wayfinding:

> Creates an identity at each location, different from all others

> Uses landmarks to provide orientation cues and memorable locations

> Creates well-structured paths

> Creates regions of differing visual character

> Provides signs at decision points to help wayfinding decisions

> Uses sight lines to show what is ahead.

The key principles underlying the wayfinding strategy are:

Legibility

Wayfinding information should be clearly identifiable as such and be part of a recognisable system. While clarity and visibility are high priority, the system should also reinforce an overall corporate identity or ‘brand’ for The Rocks, as outlined in volume 1 Signage Policy.

Hierarchy

Wayfinding information should be presented in a logical and systematic network, which recognises and responds to the sequence of:

> External approach to The Rocks

> Arrival at The Rocks

> Proceed to primary destinations in The Rocks

> Proceed to secondary destinations in The Rocks

> Arrival at final destination

> Exiting The Rocks.

Content

Wayfinding destination information should be limited to key places and activities within The Rocks and to immediately adjacent precincts to The Rocks.

Temporary wayfinding to destinations and events within The Rocks will only be available for Authority public events and for temporary public facilities associated with events.

Integration

The wayfinding technical manual should integrate with, and be visually related to existing and proposed signage strategies for neighbouring districts such as Sydney City, Walsh Bay and Circular Quay.

The draft City of Sydney Wayfinding Strategy Report 2012, recommends the city update its wayfinding signage pillar system to provide visitors to the city with a more readily legible map and a consistent approach across its various wayfinding systems. One of the core outcomes is the desire to improve integration of text, messaging and graphic design across its various wayfinding signage types, and with the wayfinding systems delivered by adjoining land owners.

The Authority supports improving legibility, consistency and integration with the City’s system while retaining its own unique signage style. Improvements will include:

> The use of The Rocks 3D perspective drawing to better graphically represent the precinct and orient the visitor to the key places of destination

> The coordination of type facing, colour schemes, graphic motifs and international symbols so City and Authority maps are visually similar

> The use of radius circles from ‘you are here’ positions to indicate walking distances to key points of interest

> The greater use of directional walking trails on maps to take visitors to key places of interest

> The introduction of Near Field Communication (NFC) type technology to allow visitors to directly download content from the signs to their mobiles.


Figure 1: Sign location map


Wayfinding signage is implemented through a coordinated family of signs of differing size, complexity and visual prominence, designed to register and convey messages at key approaches, arrival and decision points through the precinct.

Proposed wayfinding signage is deployed throughout The Rocks as illustrated in figure 1.

While some components of the strategy are unique and require customised design, most are standard elements which are illustrated in figure 2.

3.1 Sign typology

The system comprises:

> Threshold pillars Signs at the boundaries of The Rocks to indicate entry to the precinct. Incorporates a City map facing the departure side and a Rocks map facing the arrival side.

> Directional pillars Guiding signs for choice of direction at key decisions points. Scaled to suit main pedestrian routes of George Street and Argyle Street. Incorporates a Rocks map on one side and directional information on the other side, guiding to local and more distant destinations.

> Directional fingers Provide directional information at primary decision points at crossroads and in areas where pillars are not suitable. Fingers confirm and complement directions obtained on a directional pillar.

> Precinct pillars Directory signs for tenant information in Rocks precincts to provide specific and detailed information. Incorporate a map of the precinct, tenant directory that is changeable and a poster promoting Rocks events.

> Interactive screens Pillars that support Interactive screens may be located at key entry points into The Rocks and major nodal places within The Rocks for the purpose of providing a range of tourist and visitor information services additional to threshold pillars including:

– Deliver ‘what’s on’ event and other activities to supplement the information services of the Sydney Visitors Centre

– Deliver ‘where to’ information to assist visitors to find required destinations

– Enable interpretive information to be accessed throughout The Rocks

– Provide visitors with a larger range of information than printed maps can offer.

The system also incorporates:

> Remote signage

> Special threshold A signage

> Special threshold B signage

> Temporary (event) signage

> Interpretive signage

> Street signage.

3 The wayfinding strategy

3.2 Strategy implementation

In order to differentiate areas of The Rocks and provide information about more remote areas, The Rocks has been divided into a series of distinct precincts. Each precinct offers its own unique history, character and combination of retail, commercial and visitor amenity. The precincts are:

> Circular Quay West

> Rocks Square

> Campbell’s Cove

> Nurses Walk

> George Street North

> Gloucester Street North

(See figure 3.)

To guide visitors from main pedestrian routes into The Rocks precincts, directional pillars and finger signage will contain the precinct name with supporting pictograms giving information about what amenities can be found in the precinct. In this way, visitors will be encouraged to leave the main pedestrian routes to explore the more hidden and remote areas of The Rocks.

Precinct pillars and wall signs containing detailed maps of each precinct combined with tenancy listings are placed at strategic points to provide detailed information about each precinct.


Figure 2: Sign family

Figure 3: Precincts map


Signage has been designed as a family of installations to integrate with the built environment and the heritage character of The Rocks. Specific aspects of the design include:

> Detailed maps that provide an overview of The Rocks and specific precincts within The Rocks

> Sign pillars that are of an appropriate scale and proportion to have minimal impact but still be visible in the landscape

> Sign materials and finished that acknowledge the heritage character of the site but are applied as a contemporary design solution

> Text and information design that conforms to AS 1428.8

> Standard addressing the needs of people with vision impairment.

The wayfinding sign design is integrated with and visually related to wayfinding signs throughout the City of Sydney.

Accessibility

The signs conform to AS 1428.8, the standard for vision impairment.

4 Sign design

Directional information to The Rocks should begin at key motorist decision points approaching The Rocks. These should be incorporated into standard RTA signs, as ‘white on blue’ destination signs similar to those already used for Darling Harbour. Recommended locations are listed below:

From north

N1 Southbound on Warringah Expressway approaching Harbour Bridge/Tunnel decision point

N2 Southbound approaching Harbour Bridge Toll Plaza

N3 Inbound approaching the intersection of Grosvenor and Harrington streets.

From west

W1 Inbound on Anzac Bridge approaching the City East/Harbour Bridge decision point

W2 Inbound on Western Distributor approaching the King/Sussex intersection

W3 Inbound on Bathurst approaching the Kent Street intersection

W4 Inbound on Broadway approaching the Wattle Street intersection.

From south

S1 Inbound approaching the intersection of Cleveland and Regent Streets,

S2 Inbound approaching the intersection of Cleveland and Abercrombie Streets,

S3 Inbound approaching the intersection of Wattle and Fig Streets,

S4 Northbound on the Western Distributor approaching the Wheat Road exit.

From east

E1 Inbound approaching the Eastern Distributor’s toll plaza

E2 Inbound approaching the intersection of William and College streets

E3 Inbound on Oxford Street approaching Whitlam Square

E4 Inbound at the intersection of Liverpool and Day streets.

Remote signs


Figure 4: Remote sign locations


Purpose

To indicate entry to the precinct at special ‘gateway’ location. This is a one-off special application.

Location

At Cahill Expressway overpass to George Street.

Information

> Welcome message

> Possible primary directional information

> The Rocks branding

> Event information.

Design

In character with scale of overhead engineering structure.

Figure 5: Special threshold A signs locations

Special threshold A signs


Purpose

To indicate entry to the precinct.

Location

At either end of Circular Quay Terminal.

Information

> Welcome message

> Map and directory of key facilities (optional)

> Directional information

> Event’ information.

Design

Custom designed to integrate with the signage system installed by Sydney Ferries and City Rail.

Figure 6: Special threshold B signs locations

Special threshold B signs


Purpose

To indicate entry to the precinct.

Location

At all perimeter/ boundary entry points.

Information

Maps.

Content

Face 1: The Rocks map and legend (facing towards The Rocks)

Face 2: City of Sydney map (facing away from The Rocks)

Design recommendations

Overall dimensions: 2400mm high x 620mm wide x 105mm deep.

Map cabinet dimensions: 885mm high x 620mm wide with lockable hinged door.

Material: bronzed brass pillar, with recessed kickboard in matt black finish.

Recommended installation

> Oriented north/south

> Minimum 700mm clearance from kerb

> Ensure adequate clearance to enable visitors to stand safely around the pillars without obstructing pedestrian flow.

Threshold pillar signs

Figure 7: Threshold pillar sign


Directional pillar signs

Purpose

To provide directional information at key decision points.

Location

At all major intersections.

Information

> Map and directory of key facilities

> Directional information.

Content

Face 1: The Rocks map with directory to key destinations (see 5.4.1).

Face 2: directional information to key destinations.


Overall dimensions: 2100mm high x 500mm wide x 105mm deep

Map cabinet dimensions: 500mm wide x 710mm high with lockable hinged door



> Oriented north/south facing direction of pedestrian flow


> Ensure adequate clearance in front of pillar faces to enable visitors to stand safely around the pillars without obstructing pedestrian flow.

Figure 8: Directional pillar sign


Finger signs

Purpose

To provide directional information at secondary decision points to guide pedestrians to more remote locations.

Location

At minor intersections and directional change points.

Information

> Destinations – 48mm Fruitiger

> Directional arrows to attractions and amenities

> Pictograms signifying amenities (70mm square).

Styles

Finger signs attached to posts, or where possible incorporated with other infrastructure elements such as existing posts, or walls.


Finger blade dimensions: length: 900mm; height: 130, 230, 330 or 430mm

Post dimensions: 89mm diameter, minimum 2700mm to lowest finger blade.

Material: 6mm thick aluminium sheet.

Finish: powder coated finish (Reserve ‘Cocoa Bean’ 04B27/4B062).

Recommended Installation

700mm minimum clearance to kerb.

Figure 9: Finger sign


Purpose

To provide map information at decision points.

Location

On vertical surfaces at intersections and stairs, where:

> Restricted circulation preludes the use of Directional pillars

> Directional information is not required or is provided by finger signs.

Information

The Rocks map (see 5.4.1).



Visual field: 820 x 580mm.

Map cabinet is to have a lockable hinged door.

Map cabinet material: bronzed brass frame.

Border edge material: stainless steel.


Fixing height is to be determined on a case-by-case basis for fixings to suit brick or stone coursing. In any case the fixing height should comply with Zones for Viewing and for Common Viewing (AS 1428.2) as shown in figures 9a and 16.

Maps should be positioned to suit the orientation of the person reading the map, as outlined in 5.4.1.

The Rocks wall map signs

Figure 9a: The Rocks wall map sign


Precinct directory signs

Pillar and wall mounted signs

Purpose

To identify special retail precincts and provide a coordinated directory to multiple tenancies.

Location

At special retail locations such as arcades, Nurses Walk or as shown in figure 1.

Information

Face 1: Retail directory providing identification of individual tenancies and precinct map.

Face 2 (pillar sign only): ‘What’s on’ poster.


Overall pillar sign dimensions: 2100mm high x 450mm wide x 105mm deep.

Overall wall mounted sign dimensions: 700mm high x 800mm wide x 38mm deep.

Map cabinet dimensions (pillar sign only): 500mm wide x 710mm high with lockable hinged door.

Poster cabinet (pillar sign only): 500mm wide x 625mm high with lockable hinged door

Map cabinet (wall mounted sign): 800mm wide x 580mm high (approximately) with lockable hinged door.

Material: Bronzed brass pillar, with recessed kickboard in matt black finish.


> Pillars are to be used in preference to wall mounted signs, and positioned to be clearly visible from key approaches to the precinct

> Wall mounted signs are to be used where a pillar would cause an unacceptable obstruction. Fix wall panels into mortar joints, subject to heritage approval

> Install minimum 700mm from kerb face (pillar) and facing direction of pedestrian flow at key entry points into designated precincts (see figure 1)

> Ensure adequate milling space around signs

> Wall sign to be mounted 1200mm above ground level

> Pillars and wall signs to be positioned so that precinct map is oriented. correctly (see 5.4.2).

Figure 10: Precinct directory pillar sign


Figure 11: Precinct directory wall mounted sign


Purpose

To identify names of streets.

Location

At all intersections.

Information

> Street names – 105mm Fruitiger

> Building numbers – 42mm Fruitiger.

Styles

Finger signs attached to posts, wall mounted or incorporated into other infrastructural elements. Location of signs at all intersections subject to detailed survey.


Overall dimensions: 240mm high x 1200mm wide.

Material: 6mm thick aluminium sheet.

Finish: powder coated finish (Resene ‘Cocoa Bean’ 04B27/4B062).


> 3 metre clearance to underside of sign

> To be fixed to existing light posts where possible or wall mounted in same locations as existing street signs.

Street signs

Figure 12: Street sign


Interactive screens

Purpose

To provide a greater range of digital information and directions that can be regularly updated.

Location

At key entry points into the precinct and key nodal places within the precinct.

Information

> Deliver ‘what’s on’ event and other activities to supplement the information services of the Sydney Visitors Centre

> Deliver ‘where to’ information to assist visitors to find required destinations

> Enable interpretive information to be accessed throughout The Rocks

> Provide visitors with a larger range of information than printed maps can offer.



Screen cabinet: 710mm high x 500mm wide.



> Oriented to the direction of pedestrian flow


> Ensure adequate clearance in front of pillar faces to enable visitors to stand safely around the pillars without obstructing pedestrian flow.


5.1 Typeface

The existing typeface matches that used for the Circular Quay signage, which is based on the Frutiger family (Light, Roman and Bold). This typeface is recommended for its clarity and readability.

> A combination of upper and lower case, should be used, with varying typeface sizes: 10mm for visibility up to 3 metres

> 30mm for visibility up to 9 metres

> 135mm for visibility up to 42 metres

> Note that the typeface used on the wayfinding maps shown in Threshhold and Directional Pillars should consider and coordinate where possible with the City of Sydney wayfinding graphics and recognised international symbols.

5 Wayfinding signage details

5.2 Information hierarchy

As a general principle, place names have top priority on wayfinding signage. However, key visitor amenities and other destinations may also be shown. To distinguish these listings, the following conventions should be used:

> Primary destinations, ie place names (including precincts, parks, streets and squares) should be listed first, eg Dawes Point Park, First Fleet Park, The Rocks Square

> Pictograms indicating amenities at these destinations should be used

> Secondary destinations, ie institutions, services or visitor amenities, should follow, eg Bridge Climb, Sydney Visitor Centre

> All listings should be grouped according to direction in order of proximity beginning with the nearest, with a single directional arrow for each grouping. The sequence of arrows is to follow standard graphic practice whereby destinations to the left are shown first, followed by destinations straight ahead, etc, such that the sequence of arrows follows a clockwise progression from left to right (as illustrated in figure 15)

> The addition of set walking distances presented as circles from ‘you are here’ at 250m and 500m radius.


5.3 Destination signage policy

Wayfinding destination information should be limited to key activities within The Rocks such as:

> Tourist Information Centre

> Cultural uses with high visitation (eg Bridge Climb, Museum of Contemporary Art)

> Institutional destinations (eg Foreshore House)

> Major shopping precincts/ centres (eg Rocks Centre, Argyle Stores)

> Public Domain (eg Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks Square)

> Public facilities (eg toilets).

Temporary Wayfinding to destinations within The Rocks precinct will only be available for Authority run events (eg Aroma) and for temporary public facilities such as toilets (eg on New Year’s Eve).

For destinations outside The Rocks Precinct only adjacent district names will be used.

> Observatory Hill

> Walsh Bay

> Millers Point

> Circular Quay

> Wynyard.

5.4 Maps

5.4.1 The Rocks maps

Signs within The Rocks should have a detailed map of The Rocks, which illustrates visible landmarks such as the Opera House, Circular Quay and Observatory Hill. The design should coordinate with the City of Sydney ‘Citimap’ in terms of graphic style, legend format and lettering.

The use of 3D maps or partial 3D showing key landmarks, is encouraged to improve legibility and ease of use.

Maps should preferably be on the south face of the sign, as for the ‘Citimap’, but if alternative locations are required, then the maps should be positioned in the same orientation as the person reading the map, ie a map on the south face of a pillar or wall,(read by a person facing north) should utilize Type A map, a map on the East face of a pillar or wall, a Type C map etc (as illustrated in figure 13).

Figure 13: The Rocks maps

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Nurses Walk D7

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Clocktower Square E7

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Garrison Church H8

King George V Recreation Centre F6

Metacalfe Arcade C11

Museum of Contemporary Art B6

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Overseas Passenger Terminal A10

Pylon Lookout D15

Rocks Walking Tours C8

St Patrick’s Church F1

Susannah Place Museum E6

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Sydney Theatre Company H13

S H Ervin Gallery H3

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Dawes Point (Tarra) Park D14

First Fleet Park B5

Foundation Park D9

Hickson Road Reserve B14

King George V Park F8

Observatory Park H7

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Harbour Rocks Hotel D7

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Quay West Suites E3

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Circular Quay West I7

George Street North K5

Kendall Lane H6

Nurses Walk F5

Playfair Street I5

The Rocks Centre H5

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BridgeClimb I3

Cadmans Cottage H6

Clocktower Square G4

Cumberland Street Archaeological Site E3

Garrison Church H1

King George V Recreation Centre F3

Metacalfe Arcade J5

Museum of Contemporary Art F6

National Trust E1

Overseas Passenger Terminal J7

Pylon Lookout O5

Rocks Walking Tours H6

St Patrick’s Church A3

Susannah Place Museum F4

Sydney Observatory F1

Sydney Theatre Company L1

S H Ervin Gallery C1

The Rocks Market (weekends only) J5

The Sydney Theatre I1

Toy Museum H6

Parks & SquaresCadmans Reserve H6

Dawes Point (Tarra) Park N5

First Fleet Park E7

Foundation Park I4

Hickson Road Reserve N7

King George V Park H3

Observatory Park G1

Rocks Square I5

Public InstitutionsForeshore House E5

NSW State Records E5


Bed and Breakfast Sydney Harbour E3

Harbour Rocks Hotel F5

Old Sydney Holiday Inn I6

Park Hyatt M6

Quay West Suites C4

Shangri-La Hotel D3

Four Seasons Hotel C5

The Russell Hotel E6

Rendezvous Stafford Hotel F4

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5.4.2 Precincts maps

All precincts pillars and signs should have a detailed map of the relevant precinct, which provides information on the precinct, including:

> A brief description or history of the precinct

> A key map showing its location in relation to other Rocks precincts

> Visitor amenities such as toilets, ATM, etc

> Street names

> A tenant directory, cross referenced to the map and categorized

> Individual tenancy entries, with priority given to retail activities.

Precinct maps should match The Rocks map in terms of colour, font, graphics etc. Precinct maps are to be reviewed regularly to ensure that tenancy information is current.

Precinct maps should be positioned in the same orientation as the person reading the map. Refer to notes on orientation for The Rocks maps (see 5.4.1 and figure 13).

Figure 14: Precinct maps


5.5 Symbols

Standard international pictograms for key amenities and transport are to be used, as shown in figure 15.

Where more than one directional arrow is required on a sign, the arrows should be arranged in a clockwise sequence, beginning with the arrow pointing straight ahead.

Arrows pointing downwards and downwards to the right and left are potentially confusing and should be avoided or used with great care, eg where level changes are apparent.

Figure 15: Symbols


Level 6, 66 Harrington Street, The Rocks NSW 2000 PO Box N408, Grosvenor Place NSW 1220 T 02 9240 8855 F 02 9240 8855 www.shfa.nsw.gov.au

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