The Stanford Center at Peking University

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October 24, 2014/Author:
BEIJING, CHINA Working with the architect, Gerald Szeto, of Mo Atelier Szeto, TTD designed the signage for Stanford University’s building on the Peking University campus. The outside building complies with the traditional Chinese building requirements of PKU, while inside with the skillful use of skylights and materials keeps the space light and spacious for four levels underground. Client:  Mo Atelier Szeto, with Stanford...
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Mizner Park

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October 24, 2014/Author:
BOCA RATON, FL Mizner Park located in Boca Raton, Florida, continues to set the standard for the "new urbanism" community type of town center development. In addition to the branding, signage and graphics, TTD contributed to the many special platemaking details of this unique project by developing a color and design system for the store fronts, retail signs and awnings, decorative elements on railings and grille work, color palettes for...
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Ian Shrager Hotels

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October 24, 2014/Author:
NEW YORK, NY TTD created the complete initial branding and graphics program for the collateral, promotion, signage and guest room amenities for the Ian Schrager Hotels. This trend setting group of hotels has one of the highest occupancy rates and brand recognition platforms in the industry. The first three hotels in New York City: Morgans, the Royalton and Paramount, set the standards that have translated so seamlessly to other Schrager...
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Suzhou Museum

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October 24, 2014/Author:
SUZHOU, CHINA The Chinese government invited world renowned architect, I.M. Pei, to return to his native Suzhou to design a museum in this famous garden city to house both regional antiquities and be a new space for Chinese contemporary art. TTD created the complete museum brand and integrating into a comprehensive signage and graphics program.  This included establishing the interior gallery colors schemes, graphics for the exhibit displays and special...
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Disney HQ in Orlando

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October 24, 2014/Author:
ORLANDO, FLORIDA Simple and bold graphics was created for the signage for 'Team Disney,'  the Orlando corporate headquarters for Disney's operations. Because Arata Isozaki's architecture was an explosion of color and form, all the interior signage was done only in black and white, a reference to the original spirit of Walt Disney's early cartoons of Mickey Mouse. Two giant 'Mickey' ears are at the entrance of the campus and mimic...
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Carnegie Hall

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September 4, 2012/Author:
NEW YORK, NY TTD designed all of the signage and graphics throughout the restoration and renovation of this beloved historic New York City landmark. Part of the signage program included developing a wreath symbol as a device to recognize donor contributions which provided a consistent, elegant and distinctive detail used in a variety of different applications throughout the project. Client: Ennead Architects with Carnegie Hall...
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IMF HQ2

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September 4, 2011/Author:
Washington, DC TTD created the comprehensive headquarters signage and graphics program for the IMF's HQ2 building in Washington, DC. Highlights of the signage included a seven foot glass circular logo in the lobby, special graphic panels designed to use the eight languages of the IMF in the servery and a complete changeable system for paper replacement for over 3500 office related signs. Client: Pei Cobb Freed; Carr...
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Blue Back Square

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August 31, 2011/Author:
WEST HARTFORD, CT Working with Street-Works, TTD created a comprehensive environmental graphic design program for a major mixed-use downtown development of retail, residential and offices in the town of West Hartford, Connecticut. The overall theming for the buildings and public spaces was inspired by the historic roots of the town and its notable role in early Connecticut history centering on the life of it's famous native son, Noah Webster. Some...
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The United States Air Force Memorial

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August 31, 2010/Author:
ARLINGTON, VA Working with the architect, James Ingo Freed, of Pei Cobb Freed, TTD designed the signage and inscription program for the US Air Force Memorial, part of Arlington National Cemetery. Dedicated in the fall of 2006, this memorial with its eloquent salutations, 'Missing Man' formation tribute and three soaring stainless steel spires is a dramatic addition to the DC skyline, and a fitting tribute to our Air Force heroes. Client: ...
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Caffé Cento

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August 31, 2009/Author:
San Francisco, CA To celebrate their 100th anniversary, this world famous San Francisco landmark hotel wanted to create a 1930's-style coffee and chocolate bar named "Caffé Cento.' TTD designed the brand and developed a series of five wall posters that highlight the major attractions of the city corresponding to drink names that became menu additions. Client: The Fairmont...
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