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Summit One Vanderbilt

A multi-level observation experience within One Vanderbilt, rising above Grand Central Terminal, it features expansive views and mirrored art installations that make it more than an observation deck: an immersive cultural experience.

Client: SL Green Realty Corp.

Location: New York

Year: 2021

Services: Campaigns, Identity, Place Making, Signage & Wayfinding

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Placebranding

Identity for New York's must-see destination

Symbol

Wordmark

The symbol draws inspiration from Summit One Vanderbilt's silhouette, while the wordmark's hard edges and mirroring evoke the bold, immersive intensity of the space itself.

Giftshop

The branding system was designed with the depth and flexibility to extend across a full range of touchpoints, from digital and ticketing to uniforms, advertising, and merchandise, covering the complete experience of every visitor.

Signage & Wayfinding

A Multifloor Vertical Journey

Various floors of the Summit Experience

From online ticketing to on-site kiosks, every step of the visitor journey was thoughtfully considered, ensuring a seamless experience from purchase through to navigating the space itself.

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PICTOGRAMS: Clean, minimal pictograms speak a universal language, guiding guests through the experience with quiet clarity.
ARROWS: A clear, clean, arrow cuts through visual clutter instantly, guiding large crowds with confident, unmistakable direction even from a distance.
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS: helping guests visiting New York orient themselves and understand exactly which side of the building, and the city, they're facing.

Kiosk

Mirrored Room Arrow

Entrance ID Detail

Feature Entrance ID

The signage was designed to gently guide visitors along their journey, without detracting from the building’s mirrored experience. Striking this balance required careful consideration of how, and where, the wayfinding was deployed.

Impact

Recognized by Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards as one of the top 10% of attractions worldwide, two years running (2023/2024).

Design Process

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