Wayfinding system
in Nikiszowiec
Katowice, Poland
Nikiszowiec is a historical district in Katowice (Poland). Initially it was coal miners' settlement
of Giesche mine built on the land of Gieschewald manor (Giszowiec) between 1908–1918
on the mining – metallurgical concern initiative. The remnants of the original workers' housing
estate familoks (specialized multi-family residences) comprise one of Poland's official national
Historic Monuments and tracked by the National Heritage Board of Poland.
of Giesche mine built on the land of Gieschewald manor (Giszowiec) between 1908–1918
on the mining – metallurgical concern initiative. The remnants of the original workers' housing
estate familoks (specialized multi-family residences) comprise one of Poland's official national
Historic Monuments and tracked by the National Heritage Board of Poland.
We had a great opportunity to design a wayfinding system for a walking route
in this place. Our role was to fit in the mood of the buildings. They were all built using brick
(now in the brownish tone). And what’s characteristic – every inhabitant painted its window bay
with bright red colour. That’s why we have chosen narrow range of colours:
red, brown and white.
in this place. Our role was to fit in the mood of the buildings. They were all built using brick
(now in the brownish tone). And what’s characteristic – every inhabitant painted its window bay
with bright red colour. That’s why we have chosen narrow range of colours:
red, brown and white.
Each point on a walking route have received its unique pictogram. They make the sights
more recognizable and give a pleasent look to all information carriers.
more recognizable and give a pleasent look to all information carriers.
If you want to learn more about the project, please visit:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/24365663/Nikiszowiec-walking-route-wayfinding
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Design: Blank Studio
Aleksandra Krupa, Bartłomiej Witański, Jakub Cikała
Aleksandra Krupa, Bartłomiej Witański, Jakub Cikała
Font used: Chamber Sans Pro
Year of project: 2015
Year of implementation: 2018
Year of implementation: 2018
Photo credits: Michał Jędrzejowski
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Firslty, please take a look how beautiful Nikiszowiec is:
And now that's how we tried to refer to its beauty:
Thank you for your appreciation!
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