Setting of outdoor guide signs:
In many countries, the library building itself belongs to the historical buildings and cultural sites under state protection, or is a very distinctive new building, such as the Vienna Library in Austria, which is like a palace. Funi Library in Paris, France, featuring art, decorative design and practical technology, is a castle. The most striking place is the Pompidou Cultural Center in Paris. The hall of "high-tech" aesthetics designed by Rogers-the pipeline is exposed and divided into different functions by color, which is unique in Paris and even in the world. These magnificent or weird buildings themselves give people visual stimulation, become a node on the environmental psychological map, and are good outdoor guiding signs. However, if the architectural appearance of the library building is ordinary, we might as well erect a sculpture related to reading or books in front of the library building. Even an abstract sculpture can beautify the environment, but it can be regarded as an identification symbol with strong modeling, large volume and raised image.
In general, the obvious sign of outdoor library is the name card in front of the door. There is a misunderstanding that needs to be prevented: the bigger the word "library building" is, the better, but it should be adjusted according to the nearby situation, such as whether it can be seen from a distance, whether it is necessary to look from the side and so on. In particular, attention should be paid to form an appropriate proportional relationship with the building and avoid sticking it on the top of the head. In addition, if there is a premise, its decorative materials should be more particular, and the use of "golden signboard" or image is not necessarily the same.
In earlier years, each unit had black words on a white background. According to the actual situation, neon lights, matt decorative boards, colored paints and fabrics or elegant or strong high-grade materials can be selected. If there is no obvious sign, try to create one, such as designing a pattern sign, a hotel emblem or an image-inducing sign, and put it in an obvious position outside the library building.
It is worth mentioning that it is best to add a specially designed big signboard in front of the library or in the lobby. Its importance lies in: it is the cover and catalogue of the whole library, providing readers with first-hand information and leaving a first impression; And with the logo of the indoor guidance system (such as the graphics and colors of the floor plan), it is "integrated inside and outside", and finally combined with the house numbers, indoor structure, functions and colors of various departments to form the guidance system and overall image of the library. Therefore, the content, font, typesetting and even color design of outdoor signs should be coordinated with the indoor guidance system. As for the appearance form of outdoor signs, it can be more lively and diverse than indoor guidance systems.