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QUALIFICATIONS
Harbawalk Brochure •* \> o .-N^ Harbawalk Phase 1 Signage System
In rMponsa to a Request for Qualifications from th« Bo«ton Redavvlopmant I. J Authority (BRAJ In-conauttatlon with th« Department of Environmental Menaflement (DEM) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Submitted by:
' ^-' — . August Associates Architects, Inc. I ^---* Malcoim Grear Designers, Inc.
January 4, 1989
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OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
Introduction
Team/Experience
Approach/Schedule
Affirmative Action
Specific Project Examples & Resumes
254 & 255 Forms
August Associates Architects, Inc. 45 School Street Boston. Massachusetts 02108 Telephone (617) 227 2424 Fax (617) 227 3238
January 4, 1989
Mr. Emel Hadzlpaslc Senior Planner & Project Manager Harbor Planning & Development Office Boston Redevelopment Authority One First Avenue (Bldg. 34) Charles town Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129
Re: Harborw;?lk Brochure & Harborwalk Phase I Signage System
Dear Mr. Hadzipasic:
We are pleased to present our qualifications for both of the projects listed above* While it may not be of any particular advantage to submit for both projects together, we feel that they are logically linked and that we can do a more efficient and comprehensive job if we work on them simultaneously. Much of the background research required to develop a good concept, logo, and information (signage) system for Harborwalk will be equally important in developing a good "brochure" to communicate and sell the idea to the general public. As our team credentials give ua a background in both endeavors, we feel that it is appropriate and desirable to submit on both.
In case, administratively, you must keep the project RFQ's separate, we are submitting 20 copies so that the stated 10 copy requirement for each project is met. We are not precluding our willingness to work on only one of the projects, should you desire to select two firms.
We think that you will agree that the combination of August Associates Architects, Inc. and Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. offers a strong proven team with the management and design experience needed for these projects. August and Grear have been working together on a major systemwide signage and informational graphics project for the MBTA for almost two years now. We have also teamed up on architectural signage and graphics for three large office developments in the Boston area. The combined skills of management, architecture, planning, and urban design, and internationally acclaimed graphic design provide a "compleat" consultant package for these projects.
August Associates Architects. Inc.
The following material will explain our team and Its credentials more fully. It will also outline an approach to executing these projects within the time frame and budgets established. Ue are pleased to be able to present this material to you and hope we will have the opportunity to discuss it in person in the near future.
Respectfully submitted,
Raynor n. Warner, AIA Prinicpal
P.S. While we are submitting multiple copies of our qualifications and illustrative examples of our signage work, it was not practical or affordable to be able to submit multiple copies of our brochure. One copy/ set of firm brochures is included as back up and we would be happy to bring other samples to an interview.
INTRODUCTION
Harborwalk will be as much a part of Boston's urban pedestrian experience as Is the Freedom Trail, for no other city In the country can match the rich history and beauty of Its waterfront. The vision and goals of Harborpark and Harborwalk are clear: planned growth and public access. In the 1984 BRA publication Harborpark , the following statement summarized the goals to produce "...important planning principles that will guide future growth and development of the waterfront; these principles endorse public access, urban design standards, and a set of public benefits — recreational, cultural, educational, and economic."
Four years later, this is still a conceptual plan, but it is now coming much closer to fruition. The Request-for-Qualifications that the accompanying material is in response to, outlines some specific tasks that the design consultant must execute. While these tasks define products such as an up-to-ten-page brochure and (4) schematics of each element within the Harborwalk signage system, the consultant team making this submission believes that the tasks are much broader. We believe that the task at ;hand is to conceptualize, through graphic means, a vision and an Indentity for Harborwalk, and to communicate this vision and identity to a wide and changing audience.
TEAM/EXPERIENCE
August Associates Architects, Inc. and Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. are proposing to join as design partners to provide both the brochure (informative document) and signage system (information system) for Boston's Harborwalk. This team has worked together in the past on projects requiring similar skills. Two of these are summarized following the team description.
August Associates Architects, Ine«
August Associates Architects, Inc. will act as the Prime and be fully responsible for project management. In addition, we will provide urban design expertise to insure that the final product responds and relates to its urban context. We will also produce the working drawings and specifications for the final signage products. John Pilling, AIA, Principal, will be the Partner-ln-Charge and the Project Manager for this project.
August Associates, Architects, Inc. has built more than $100 million in construction since its founding in_I980. The firm has designed over 800,000 s.f. of commercial buildings, over 500,000 s.f. of space planning and interior design, several noteworthy building rehabilitations (including three for National Register Certification), over 90 multlfarally dwellings, and several studies for public agencies. August has extensive experience working with large organizations, both corporate and institutional. Past and present clients include Apollo CompuLer, Centros Real Estate, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the Massachusetts Port Authority, Epsllon Data Management, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, Prime Computer, Hoyt Laboratories - Division of Colgate Palmollve, Fltcorp, and Massachusetts Division of Capltsl Planning and Operations.
Also included in August's resume are several significant transportation and graphics projects on which John Pilling, AIA, proposed Prlnclpal-ln-Charge, has had in-depth individual experience. John worked as Project Architect on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority signage system project, a $2.5 million joint venture between Cambridge Seven and Hauser Associates.
He alao served as Senior Designer on the Beltway Station Study, a Cambridge Seven project, and as Project Manager for the Forest Hills Station project, a Cambridge Seven/Robert L. Wilson joint venture. When John joined August Associates, he continued to manage this complex transportation project until the final design was approved.
He has recently been the Principal-ln-Gharge and Project Manager for the MBTA systemwlde signage project, as well as managing interiors programming and space planning studies for the State's Office of Management and Information Services and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.
Raynor M. Warner, AIA, Principal, will assist John on this project, providing overall design and communications skills. Raynor has come from a marketing and advertising background prior to his architectural career and he brings a strong conceptual overview to any project. August's own brochure accompanying this submission reflects this conceptual skill.
Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc.
Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. will be responsible for all brochure and signage graphic design, as well as the production of the brochure. Malcolm Grear will serve as Design Director. Peter Mastrogiannis, a Senior Vice President, will serve as Principal-in-Charge. Patricia Appleton, Executive Vice President, will serve as brochure design project manager. Joel Grear will serve as project manager for the signage.
Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. offers graphic design services based on 22 years of experience in the field. The award-winning firm's clients include the Onited States Department of Transportation, The Museum of Modem Art, National Council on the Arts, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Graduate School of Design, U.S.S. Constitution Museum, Boston City Hospital, Polaroid Corporation, and the Onited States Navy.
Malcolm Grear' s graphic design projects include identity programs, publications, posters, product design , environmental graphics, and the development of a diverse range of signage systems. In 1983, the firm designed sign elements for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in Buffalo, New York. They were also responsible for total environmental design of Westminster Mall in Providence, Rhode Island, a project which included street indentif ication signs, public transportation signs and traffic signal posts. For King Khalid Military City in Saudi Arabia, the firm developed a system to encompass the visual communications for the entire city, including informational and directional signs for public transportation, the airport, directional signs for highways and roads, as well as complete signage needs within the city itself. Malcolm Grear also developed a comprehensive sign system for Rhode Island Hospital, and a complete sign system for the new wing of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They have developed sign systems for the Preservation Society of Newport County, Trinity Square Reperatory Company, and the Mayo Clinic, among others. They also were exhibit designers for the Isaac Hull Exhibit at the OSS Constitution Museum.
Malcolm Grear, proposed Design Director, has served as a member of the Graphic Design Review Panel for Public Agencies and the National Endowment for the Arts, and has maintained his position as Professor of Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design since 1960. His many design contributions include the Seal for the Department of Health and Human Services, the image for the Veterans Administration, and the 15-cent Commemorative Stamp commissioned by the U. S. Post Office in honor of the V. A.'s 50th anniversary.
, Peter Mastrogiannis , proposed P'-inclpal-ln-Charge has an extensive background In graphic design and .3ignage, having worked on sign systems for Rhode Island Hospital, Tufts^TJniversity Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Patricia R. Appleton, Executive Vice President, has been associated with Malcolm Greer Designers since 1970. She is primarily responsible for two-dimensional and publication design. She has designed publications for the Guggenheim Museum, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and the Smithsonian Museum. She will direct the design of the brochure phase of this project.
Joel M. Grear, proposed Project Manager for the signage project, has been associated with Malcolm Grear Designers since 1979. He has a strong background in two and three dimensional design and developed graphics for the Mayo Clinic, Roger Williams College, and Scientific American Books.
Mihai Nadin, Proposed Consulting Semiotician, was previously Professor of Art and Design Technology at Ohio State University and founder and director of the Institute for Visual Communications and Semiotics. He is now serving as Chairman of The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and consulting on design and semiotics worldwide. He has worked with the August/Grear team on the MBTA project and provided valuable insight on the effectiveness of communications.
Specific visual examples of projects executed by each of the above described team members, together with more complete resumes, can be found at the end of this qualifications' submission. Two projects illustrating the team's past collaborative efforts follow.
MBTA Systemwlde Signage and Informational Graphics Project
Since 1986, this team has conducted a comprehensive on-site survey of all permanent signage in the MBTA system. In addition, the team analyzed the quality of information the MBTA provides to its different classes of patrons: the dally commuter, the English speaking visitor, and the patron needing assistance. The product, in addition to the photographic and the station plan illustrated survey, also Included proposals for three programs to amplify and enforce MBTA guidelines for signage and Informational graphics. Since submitting the Phase I Final Report in the Spring of 1987, the consultant team has been retained to begin to design and Implement these signage /informational graphic programs. Some excerpts from the Phase I Report and computer generated "Spider Map" follow as examples for this work.
MBTA Systemwide Signage and Informational Graphics Project, Contract V7PS14 PHASE I FINAL REPORT May 29, 1987
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MBTA CONTRACT NUMBER: V7PS14 DESIGN SERVICES, SYSTEMWIDE SIGNAGE AND INFORMATIONAL GRAPHICS
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Graphic Guidelines & Retail Signage for 176 Federal Street
In 1986, the developer of 176 Federal Street, Centres Real Estate, wanted to establish a set of signage design guidelines for future retail tenants, as well as general building signs and graphics. Since August Associates was the architect for the building's renovation, we were asked to collaborate on this and we worked with Malcolm Grear Designers to develop these graphics and guidelines. The accompanying material is copied from the product of this collaboration — a brochure establishing retail signage design guidelines. Similar collaborative efforts have produced building signage and graphics at the Westwood Business Center — a 160,000 s.f. multi-tenant office building in Westwood; and at Centros House — a 170,000 s.f. office building in Framlngham.
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HIGH STREET Times Roman, which is shown on the
The Federal Street and Purchase Street INTRODUCTION cover, is the typeface for 176 Federal
facades have black glass lintel above the Boston's distinct and idcniiliablc char- Street. It was designed by Stanley
awnings. While preserving the detail of acter is reflected in large pan through Morrison in 1932 specifically for the
the original architecture, they function the archiiectuic and detailing of it.s London "Times" newspaper. It has
as elegant plaques for tenant names. The small buildings, which arc endowed been chosen for its evenness in weight.
tenant name in seven inch Times Roman with a sense of historv. its strong readability and its classical
bold capitals, layered in gold leaf will be Built in 1900. 176 Federal Street is a heritage, with respect to its traditional
adhered to the black glass lintel. On handsome six story brick and linicsionc properties as a modem typeface. These
High Street, the same Times Roman let- building that upholds this tradition. subtle qualities compliment the ele-
ters will be located on the upper glass The restoration of 176 Federal Street gance of the architecture and introduce
lintel, above the tenant store fronts. inspired by this period, is reflected 176 Federal Street as an inviting pres-
through architectural detailing, as well ence within Boston's financial district.
as through the building "s graphic design
guidelines. Both present the building
and its tenants in quiet elegance.
FEDERAL STREET
PURCHASE STREET
STORE NAME STORE LOGO STORE HOURS Gold leafed wood letters on black glass White silkscreen on glass White vinyl leners 1" Times Roman Bold 4" Times Roman ^li" Times Roman Capitals Upper and lower case Upper and lower case
HIGH STREET
WINDOW GRAPHICS
Street level graphics will be silk-
screencd in white inside the storefront
windows. Logos provided by the tenant
will be incorporated according to the
specifications illustrated below. Times
Roman, four inches high, is the specified
type style for the storefront windows for
tenants without a logo.
SIGNAGE RESTRICTIONS
Messages or displays, that do not fall
into the category of exterior identifica-
tion signs should be placed 4 feet behind
the window. Their design should not
compete with the typography estab-
lished for 176 Federal Street.
HANGING SIGNS
Hanging signs will be affixed to the
pilasters along High Street. These will
32' be black metal with the tenant's name
silkscreened in white Times Roman
letters and a portion of the 176 Federal
Street seal silkscreened in gold on the
bottom. Tenant logos will be accommo-
dated on the storefronts.
STORE HOURS
Store hours and other information will
be located on the store entrance doors.
This information will be in Times Romar
Name Name bold upper and lower case with a ^/4 inch
cap height. The material will be white
vinyl die cut letters, reverse adhesive,
and will be positioned on the inside
of the glass.
PRODUCTION
Silkscreens will be produced from ap-
proved final artwork supplied by the ten-
ant. All silkscreens will be applied to
the inside of the glass.
MATERIALS
The seven inch high Times Roman bold
capital wood letters appearing on the
black glass will be custom cut with a
rounded surface. The letterforms will b(
layered in gold leaf, then positioned
onto the glass.
APPROACH/ SCHEDULE
While a complete approach to designing and developing the products of this project cannot be fully developed until the team becomes more familiar with the specific client, user, and site needs, a general outline and time frame is as follows:
Task Time o Project awarded & contracts negotiated January /February 1989 o Background meetings & research February /March o Team conceptual brainstorming sessions March o Logo/Identity symbol developed/approved April /May o Brochure concept sketches developed /approved April /May Signage prototypes/locations developed/ approved May /June o Brochure mechanicals/budget defined May /June * Brochure in for production June/July distribution o Signage code guidelines drafted/approved June /July o Signage protot3rpe/raechanical3 produced June - September o Signage location maps drafted/approved June /July o Final signage guide lines /map mechanicals produced August /September Final signage package complete October 1989
The approach is like any design problem:
o gather data and information o develop conceptual design solutions o test solutions internally, in focus group sessions with potential users, and with clients o develop selected solutions and estimate costs for production o obtain bids and approvals for production, select producer, and oversee production o produce final products
The key ingredient in this project approach is vision. The vision to be able to understand the vast scope of Harborwalk before it is physically realized. The vision to be able to create public excitement and communicate an identity and awareness for Harborwalk. The vision to be able to do all this within a limited budget. We believe that we have this vision and accept the challenge.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
It is the policy of August Associates Architects, Inc. and of Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified people, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Although both August Associates and Malcolm Grear Designers are defined as small businesses, neither firm Is a minority ovmed business enterprise (MBE) or woman ovraed business enterprise (WBE). The firms make every attempt, however, to achieve equality in the workplace. To this end, employment, hiring, training, job assignment, supervision, promotions, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of eraplo3rment are non-discriminatory.
The firms also encourage minority participation in their projects through their association with clients, consultants, and suppliers. Many of these professional associates ire disadvantaged-owned business enterprises, and all maintain active Affirmative Action Programs that satisfy the applicable Federal and State requirements.
For the Harborwalk project the consultants will certainly explore the use of MBE/WBE firms for the production of the brochures, typesetting, and other required services and supplies.
Specific Project Examples
"The firm has a distinctive design approach which is to produce an individual response to each particular physical environment and use program -° a plus for any client."
John Wheeler, Chairman CENTROS REAL ESTATE BOSTON, INC.
AUGUST ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. was formed in 1980 and since then has designed a broad range of projects including residential, office, institutional and industrial buildings. The work of the firm is characterized by strong contemporary new design as well as carefully executed restoration and rehabilitation projects, all planned to meet the individual programs of private developers, corporate clients, public agencies and non-profit organizations.
The firm has specific experience in the following kinds of buildings/ projects:
. SINGLE FAMILY, TOWNHOUSE, AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
. COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
. HISTORIC REHABILITATION AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLIENTS.
. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, GRAPHICS AND FACILITIES DESIGN
. SPACE PLANNING AND INTERIOR DESIGN; INCLUDING OFFICE, CORPORATE, HOTEL, HEALTHCARE, FITNESS, RETAIL, RESTAURANT, LABORATORIES AND COMPUTER FACILITIES
Headed by two partners, John Pilling and Raynor Warner, AUGUST ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. has established a reputation, in a highly competitive design market, as a firm which is particularly good at practical problem solving; in working with a diversity of people and public groups; and in producing Architecture and Interiors that are functional, economical and inspirational.
Telephone 451 0303 Aijous* Afisoaaies Architects. Inc. 75 Kneeland Street Boston. Massachusetts 02111 (617)
August Associates Architects, Inc.
AUGUST ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC.
Partial list of Clients:
Computer/High Tech Companies
Apollo Computer, Inc. Codex Corporation Data Management, Inc. Epsllon IBM, Inc. Prime Computer, Inc.
Public/Private Non-Profit Organizations
Dimock Community Health Center Historic Boston, Inc. Social Justice for Women
Product Companies
Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. Colgate-Hoyt Laboraties Division of Colgate Palmolive Co. Del Monte USA McDonald's - New England Regional Headquarters The Gillette Company The Kendall Company
Professional Firms
Boston Capital Ventures Buck Consultants Faneuil Hall Associates Haussermann, Davison & Shattuck Parent, McLaughlin & Nangle
Real Estate Developers
Gerald R. Brecher Carriage House Trust Centres Properties USA Chapel Bridge Park Associates Claremont Development The Cottonwood Company D.T. Marini Company Maystar Realy Industrial Trust Old City Hall Landmark Corporation Ryan Elliot & Company, Inc. Signature Realty Tambone Corporation
August Associates Architects, Inc.
AUGUST ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC.
Partial list of clleats:
Service Companies
A.G. Edwards Chase Kolbln Associates Chemical Bank Cone Communications, Inc. Fitcorp Healthcare Facilities Hilton Hotels of Distinction Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. National Fire Protection Association Peter R. Johnson and Associates, Inc. Rhode Island Hospital Sheraton Hotels
State & Public Agencies & Institutions
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Massachsuetts Division of Capital Planning and Operations Massachusetts Port Authority Metropolitan District Commission University of Massachusetts - Boston Campus Worcester State College
August Associates Architects, Inc.
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Resume:
John H. Pilling, AIA, Principal
Education: M. Arch. University of Pennsylvania, 1971 B.A. Dartmouth College, 1968
Registration: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, Tennssee
Vork Experience:
August Associates One o£ the founding partners of this medium-sized Architects, Inc. firm. Responsible for the overall management of the firm, including the operation of its Skok CADD System, and for its other data processing systems. Prlncipal-in-Charge of architectural, space-planning and interior design, and planning projects for institutional, public, corporate, and commercial developer clients.
Cambridge Seven Project Manager and Assistant to the Principals for Associates, Inc. management of the firm. Prepared management reports for all projects for use by the principals. Managed several large-scale transportation projects, including Forest Hills Station, MARTA Systemwide Signage, and NECIP Beltway Station Prototype Study.
TSG International Managing Site Planner for this large firm engaged in the design of residential projects in 14 states in Florida, the South, and the Southwest. Responsible for site design, local approvals, planned unit development design, and programming for more than 2,000 units of FHA sponsored and privately sponsored housing developments.
Affiliations: American Institute of Architects Boston Society of Architects Construction Specifications Institute Boston Harbor Associates Neighborhood Association of Back Bay
AUGUST ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC.
Resume:
Baynor H. Vamer, ALA, Principal
Education: B.A. , The Citadel, 1964 M.S., Historic Preservation, Columbia University, 1972 M. Arch., Harvard Graduate School of Design, 1976
Segi aeration: Massachusetts
Vork Experience:
August Associates One of the founding partners of this medium sized Architects, Inc. firm. Responsible for managing communications and business development. Prlnclpal-ln-Charge of architectural, rehabilitation, historic rehabilitation, and space-planning and interior design projects for corporate, institutional, commercial developer clients.
Cambridge Seven Project Architect/Designer. Responsible for Associates, Inc. design, construction documents, and construction supervision for historic rehabilitation and renovation projects including the Sundial Building, New Bedford; Sheraton Centre Hotel lobby/restaurant/nightclub. New York City; and IBM's 4-million s.f. Endlcott, N.Y. facility.
Young and Rublcam Account Executive. Responsible for account management and creative coordination on Eastern Airlines, General Foods, Knox Gelatin, USO, and Colgate Palmolive accounts. Responsible for developing product marketing and advertising strategies; producing print and broadcast campaigns; and managing budgets of more than $5 million.
Affiliatlooa: Director, Architectural Conservation Trust American Institute of Architects Boston Society of Architects National Trust for Historic Preservation Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities Urban Land Institute Chairman, Ring's Chapel Grounds & Buildings Committee
Acadealc Lecturer, National Trust for Historic Preserv Pabllcatlona: Co-Author, N6w Profits from Old Buildings, Private Enterprise Approaches to Making Preservations Pay (McGraw Hill) MALCOLM QREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 '^'.Icolin Grear Designers, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island Malcolm Grear Designers is among a select group of design studios in the United States with a special interest and broad range of capabilities in a variety of areas in both two- and three-dimensional design. Our diversity is by choice. Founded in 1963 as a two-man operation, the studio has grown, under the direction and leadership of J. Malcolm Grear, to hold a position of international recognition in the forefront of graphic design. With a full time staff of ten and access to some of the finest photographers, illustrators and free-lance specialists in the Northeast, we have a unique capability to provide creative solutions to design problems in a wide range of areas. Malcolm Grear Designers' belief is that good design, no matter what the specialization, should be timeless, not pursuant of fashion or fad. We approach each new situation as a separate entity, with its own particular needs and personality. We do not attempt to apply systems to problems; rather, the solution of each problem may generate a system unique unto itself. The range of Malcolm Grear Designers' involvement in communication graphics has grown to include corporate image programs; environmental graphics; interior and exterior sign systems; architectural and exhibit design; educational and cultural publications and posters; corporate publications; and product and package design. We are continually exploring new areas of design application and creative expansion, while seeking to maintain the intimacy of size, the individualized approach to problems, and the personal relationship with our clients that is unique to Malcolm Grear Designers. , MALCOLM QREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS (Selected List) American Institute of Graphic Arts: Annual Award, the Fifty Best Books of the Year Exhibition, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981 Certificate of Excellence and inclusion in the Exhibition, "Communication Graphic," 1971, 1972, 1983, 1984 AIGA Book Show, Five Awards of Excellence and Exhibition at the AIGA 1985 National Conference and inclusion in the AIGA Annual #6, 1984, 1986 Certificate of Merit and inclusion in the Exhibition, "Communication Graphic," 1981, 1984 Inclusion in the Exhibition, "Insides '72" Design For The Public Good 1987, and inclusion in the Exhibition and AIGA Annual, Graphic Deaign USA: 9 . Two Awards of Excellence Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts; Recipient: Malcolm Grear, 1969 The Art Director's Club of Boston, Two Gold Awards for Design Excellence, 1983; One Distinctive Merit Award, Three Merit Awards, 1984; Two Silver, 1985; Four Merit Awards, 1986 Internationale Buchkunst-Ausstellung (International Book Awards) Silver Medal, Leipzig 1982 Type Directors Club, New York, Awards for Typographic Excellence, 1980, 1982 The Art Museum, The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, One of the Best Posters of the Decade and several posters included in the Permanent Exhibition, 1981 The Art Director's Club of New York, 60th Annual Exhibition, 1981 The Art Director's Club of Boston, Design 25, Four Awards for Design Excellence, 1979 Printing World Annual Award, Great Britain, First Place Award, 1979 The Art Society of North America, Annual Design Award, 1977 New England Book Show, Three Awards for Design Excellence, 1976 MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS, INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS (Selected List) Page Two Society of Typographic Arts, Best of Show. 1982 American Corporate Identity, Seven Awards of Excellence and inclusion in publication, 1984; Two Awards of Excellence 1985; Three Awards of Excellence, 1986 American Association of Museums, Four Distinctive Merit Awards, 1983, 1984, One Merit Award, 1984 New York Chapter of the Art Libraries Societies (ARLIS/NY) , Citation for Outstanding Museum Publications, 1976 Biennale of Graphic Design Brno '74, Czechoslovakia International Exhibition, 1974 Society of Typograhic Arts, Trademarks USA2, Award of Excellence and inclusion in piiblication, 1984 Graphis Zurich, Switzerland International Annual of Poster Art, 1973 American College Piiblic Relations Association (ACPRA) , Award for Outstanding College Publications, 1966-1972 Print Magazine, One of the Best Posters of the Decade, 1960-1970, 1971 Print Magazine, Regional Design Annual Award, Award of Excellence, 1983, 1985 International Center for Typographic Arts, Typomundus, 197 The Art Museum Association of America, Four Awards of Excellence, 1984 Supershow 1984, Third Place Award/Posters International Gallery of Superb Printing, 1985; Second Place Award Communication by Design (Four-Man Show) , Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston; Currier Museum, New Hampshire; and Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, 1964 Mead Library of Ideas, Certificate of Excellence, 1971 Signs/Signet/Symbol, inclusion in the Exhibit International Signs, 1970 Communication Arts 24th Annual Exhibition, Certificate of Excellence, 1983 : MALCOLM QREAR DESIGNERS. 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RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-28E AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS (Selected List) Page Three Studio Exhibit "Malcolm Grear Designers", University of South Dakota, University of Iowa, California College of Arts and Crafts, Rhode Island School of Design, Louisville School of Art, University of Bridgeport, Brown University, Worcester Art Museum, Union College, New Mexico State University, School of Fine Arts: Washington University, Maryland Institute, The American Institute of Graphic Arts, 1972, 1973, 1974, Roger Williams College, St. Botolph Club, Pensicola Jr. College The American Federation of Arts, 17th Annual Design Competition, 1987, Five Awards of Excellence Inclusion in Exhibitions at The Whitney Museum of American Art; New York, Cooper-Hewitt Museum; Washington, Institute of Contemporary Arts; Boston, Addison Gallery of American Art and Currier Museum CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) , "Great Ideas Recognition Program", Gold Medal, 1986 MALCOLM QREAR OESIGNEHS, INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-28' SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS Brown, Daltas and Associates Hugh Stubbins/Rex Allen Partnership First American Bank I.M. Pei and Partners Skidmore, Owens and Merrill Sheply Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Inc. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Moriyama and Teshima, Planners Graham Gund Architects Scientific American Books/W.H. Freeman and Company John Hancock Companies Mayo Foundation/Clinic Barclays Bank National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Lewis Clarke Associates Sasaki, Dawson, Demay Associates, Inc. Cannon Design, Inc. Hasbro, Inc. Rhode Island Hospital Rhode Island School of Design Sperry Remington National Bickford Foremost The Eggers Group Worth Publishers, Inc. Rhode Island Committee for the Hi^manities Newport Preservation Society Providence Preservation Society MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS, INC. 391-393 EOOY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-239 SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS Page Two Electro Scan Corporation Hospital Association of Rhode Island Presbyterian Church (USA) Visiting Nurse Association Harvard University Graduate School of Design Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Ganteaume & McMullen, Inc. MohawJc Paper Mills Champion Paper University of Rhode Island William Benton Museum of Art, University of Connecticut Haricomp, Inc. American Sail Training Association Moran Industries Polaroid Corporation United States Olympic Committee City of Providence, Rhode Island Textron, Inc. Cousins Properties Scher Chemicals, Inc. Veterans Administration Department of Health and Human Services United States Navy Solar Cities and Towns, National Endowment for the Arts Sonesta International Hotels Corporation H.V. Collins Company Boston City Hospital MALCOLM QREAR DESIGNERS, INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS Page Three American Federation of Arts Bostitch, Inc. Celanese Corporation August Associates Architects, Inc. John Carter Brown Library City Art Museum of St. Louis College Art Association of America Harvard University Metropolitan Opera RIHT Financial Corporation Peachtree Bank Banco De. A. Edwards, Chile Museum of Fine Arts, Boston National Gallery of Art Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design USS Constitution Museum Brown University Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Detroit Institute of the Arts Dartmouth College Partners of the Americas Long Island University Edwards & Angell, Counsellors at Law Northeastern University The Providence Journal Company Mount Holyoke College MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS Page Four Lockwood Greene Engineers BancOhio Roger Williams College Financial Executives Research Foundation Grossman Properties Union College Twins Foundation Land Grant + Company Payette Associates, Architects Charles River Design NEPTCO, Inc. Ann & Hope Berry Burris and Thompson I . S.D. , Inc. MerrimacJt Valley Textile Museum Morris Museum of Arts and Sciences The Museum of Modern Art National Council on the Arts New YorJc Botanical Society Nortek, Inc. Speidel The Short Line Bus, Inc. National Building Museum, Inc. I.C.I. Organics, Inc. United States Department of Transportation Centres Real Estate Chase Manhattan Bank MALCOLM QREAR DESIGNERS, INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENC'E. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS AND COLLABORATORS Page Five Plimoth Plantation Silver Hill Foundation Neil Patterson Publishers Roger Williams Foods CVS Rhode Island Department of Health Judith Wechsler Productions /WGBH Educational Foundation Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 NAME J. Malcolm Grear, President Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. Helen M. Danfortli Professor Rhode Island School of Design EXPERIENCE For twenty-eight years, Malcolm Grear has played a vital role in the fieJd of graphic design as both educator and designer. He has taught in the Rhode Island School of Design's Graphic Design Department since 1960, serving as its Chairman from 1965 through 1969, before being promoted to Full Professor. In April 1988, the Trustees awarded him the Helen M. Danforth Chaired Professorship. In 1969, Mr. Grear was the recipient of the Rhode Island Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, "for his distinguished career in the field of graphic design, and for his accomplishments as an artist and a teacher". In 1986, he was awarded the prestigious John R. Frazier Award for Excellence in Teaching, "in recognition of the ability with which he has motivated and inspired students for over twenty-five years and his skill in preparing students for professional competence in Graphic Design". For his work in graphic design, Mr. Grear has receivea numerous awards from national and international organi- zations including the American Institute of Graphic Arts; the International Center of Typographic Arts; and the Art Society of North America. Some of his lectures throughout the country have been for the Federal Design Assembly; American Institute of Architects; Society of Environmental Graphic Designers; Graphic Communication Conference, Corcoran Institute of Art; Institute of Contemporary Arts; Cooper-Hewitt Museum; Yale University; Union College; University of Cincinnati; and New Mexico State University. He has been a member of the Graphic Design Review Panel for Federal Agencies, National Endowment for the Arts; and the Executive Com- mittee, Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities. He is presently a member of the American Institute of Graohic Arts and the Audubon Society Board of Directors. Throughout his career, Mr. Grear has been professionally involved in the cultural activities of the community. He has made design contributions to organizations such as The Providence Preservation Society, The Rhode Island WMLUULIW uncAii ueaiUNtHS, INC. J91-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331 239 State Council on the Arts, The Metropolitan Opera, and Trinity Scmare Repertory Company in Providence. He designed the 15<: Commemorative Stamp honoring the Veterans Administrations' 50th Anniversary, for the United States Postal Service (issued July, 1980), and the seal for the Department of Health and Human Services. He was selected from among forty national designers to design the new image for the Presbyterian Church (USA) unveiled June, 1985. Mc. Grear's wor)c has been published in numerous magazines and journals including The Book Qf American Trademarks. Volumes I and II; Signs /Signet /Symbol ; Graphi. by Design (Four-Man Show) , Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston. Mr. Grear received his degree from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and is listed in the Who's Who in American Art and the International Biographical Center . He is currently writing a book about his professional views on design and design education. Mr. Grear founded Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. and has served as its President since 1960. MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-23:- NAME Peter J. Mastrogiannis Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc. EDUCATION Rhode Island School of Design B.F.A., Graphic Design Yale/Brissago Summer Graphic Design Program Brissago, Switzerland New England School of Art & Design Boston, Massachusetts School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts College of Art Boston, Massachusetts Fireworks by Grucci, Long Island, New York EXPERIENCE Peter Mastrogiannis has been associated with Malcolm Grear Designers since 1983. He has an extensive back- ground in signage, beginning as a planning consultant for the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massa- chusetts. During his stay at Rhode Island School of Design, he was a teaching assistant in the Department of Graphic Design for two years. Upon completion of his B.F.A., Peter w'as a partner in a graphic design firm. Since 1986, he has been associated with Fireworks by Grucci, producing major pyrotechnic events in the East Coast area. Peter also teaches design in the Continuing Education program at Rhode Island School of Design. Major projects in which he has been involved include: Mayo Clinic Foundation Permanent Exhibits/Sign Systems/Publications for Clinics in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona United States Institute of Peace Identity System Rhode Island International Children's Festival Identity System Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island Identity System Massachusetts Bay Transportation System Analysis and Informational System Report including Guidelines and Standards Manual Barclays Bank Design for Historical Exhibit highlighting artifacts found beneath 75 Wall Street, New York : NAME Patricia R. Appleton, Executive Vice President EDUCATION Rhode Island School of Design B.F.A,, Graphic Design EXPERIENCE Patricia Appleton has been associated with Malcolm Grear Designers since 1970. She has an extensive background in all phases of two-dimensional and publication design. Ms. Appleton is Director of studio designers, and is the Senior Designer responsible for initial client contacts, project reviews, and interproject coordination. Projects for which Ms, Appleton has served as Design Director include Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Publication Design Harvard Graduate School of Design Publication Design/Stationery System Partners of the Americas Identity System/Publications Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island Identity System/Stationery System National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian Institution Identity System/Guidelines Rhode Island School of Design Publication Design First American Bankshares, Inc Identity System/Graphic Standards Manual RIHT Financial Corporation Identity System/Graphic Standards Manual Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Identity System/Graphic Standards Manual Worth Publishers, Inc. Book Design John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Annual Reports/Stationery System TOTAL P. 02 MALCOLM GREAR DESIGNERS. INC. 391-393 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903 TELEPHONE 401 331-289 NAME Joel M. Grear, Project Manager Malcolm Grear Designers, Inc, EDUCATION Rhode Island School of Design B.F.A., Graphic Design Yale/Brissago, Switzerland Portland School of Art Portland, Maine Freshman Year Graphic Design Hobart School of Welding Troy, Ohio Completed Welding for Artist's Program EXPERIENCE Joel Grear has been associated with Malcolm Grear Designers since 1979. He has extensive background in two- and three- dimensional design. Upon completion of his B.F.A., Joel was a partner in a graphic design firm. Joel has taught in the Continuing Education Program at Rhode Island School of Design. 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