The monument is a single-faced sign rising from a dynamic base. It is available in two standard heights: 6'6" and 9'8". Because of its simple horizontality, this sign is more traditional in appearance than the pylon sign, but with the dynamic base, the sign is a striking accent to

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As a single-faced sign, the monument sign is installed parallel to a two-way street or perpendicular to a one-way street.

The monument sign is preferred as the primary facility identification sign at locations where

•there is sufficient space for its installation, such as a lawn area

(Note: At locations where insufficient space prevents use of the dynamic base, the ground sign, page 09, may be used.)

•a single-sided sign is legible from typical viewpoints

Dynamic Base

The chief function of the dynamic base is æsthetic. When viewed from different angles, the base appears to be a portion of a large rectangular solid block, buried below but breaking through the earth’s surface at a surprising angle. To emphasize this dramatic quality, the base may be finished in Laser Red or, as shown in the drawing, in dark grey.

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Graphic Signatures

To take advantage of the horizontal sign format and to keep typography as large as possible, the compact signature arrangement is preferred on the monument sign. When two or more lines are required for the signature typography, the top line is positioned to the right of the signature Monogram. Examples of typical signatures are shown in the drawings at the right.

Note: The Monogram may not be used alone on this sign.

Typography

For information on signature typography and other typography, see the general guidelines on page 02.

Color

To ensure legibility of the graphic signature under adverse viewing conditions, black is used in the signature Monogram and typography. As usual, in the graphic signature Laser Red

is used only in the Laser Line.

Dynamic Monogram

Because the signature Monogram is large in the format, the one-quarter version of the Dynamic Monogram is used on monument signs. It is reproduced slightly darker than the background grey.

Lighting

The monument sign must be lighted with a combination of internal and external illumination to make the unique shape, dynamic base, and message visible at night:

•The signature Monogram and Laser Line are internally illuminated.

•Signature typography and other typography (if used), the Dynamic Monogram, and

the dynamic base are externally illuminated.

For more information, see document 285, Facility Signs Engineering Drawings, pages 05.01 to 05.35.

Plan View

The pole sign is a double-faced sign available in two standard sizes, 7'x 7' and 11'6"x 11'6", which can be mounted at heights up to 30 and 40 feet, respectively. Because of its height and the size of the signature typography, this sign is recommended where visibility at a great distance or from a highway is required.

Note: Because of the sign size and height, and to withstand strong wind loads, the face of the pole sign is a light-weight flexible material—not Lexan® polycarbonate.

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Graphic Signature

To maximize the height of the signature typography, only the vertical signature arrangement is used on pole signs. Examples of typical signatures are shown in the drawings at the right.

Monogram Alone

At facilities where several components or affiliates are located, or at sites where the sign is visible from such a distance that the signature typography would be illegible even at its maximum size, the Monogram alone may be used on the pole sign.

Typography

For information on signature typography, see the general guidelines on page 02.

Note: On pole signs, typography is not used outside the graphic signature.

Color

To ensure legibility of the graphic signature under adverse viewing conditions, black is used in the signature Monogram and typography. As usual, in the graphic signature Laser Red is used only in the Laser Line.

Dynamic Monogram

The Dynamic Monogram is not used on pole signs.

Lighting

The entire sign face is internally illuminated (with the face of the sign white). Poles may be externally illuminated, if desired.

For more information, see document 285, Facility Signs Engineering Drawings, pages 07.01 to 07.31.

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Note: Drawings are not to scale.