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A new street nameplate concept has been created for Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The light cream-colored signs are set with black Helvetica-like typeface. The layout is tight and simple, with the graphical elements occasionally used:
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The graphical element can be related to the history of the street or play on its name, or aid wayfinding:
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Not all the signs need to be that shiny, it's allowed to use simple text-only signs as well:
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The left or right position of the number signals the numbering direction:
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The signs can be placed not only on buildings, but on their fences and walls as well. It's also allowed to place them on signposts.
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When the building architecture does not allow for single-line placement of the signs, it’s allowed to put the number below and align with regard to the numbering direction.
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If there is no space for a street nameplate, the name may be typed faintly directly over the number. This design is for pedestrians to read at a close range:
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On some occasions, it’s fine to use only the number signs, e. g. if there is another street nameplate on a building nearby
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We invite the city to cooperate for the widespread deployment of the new nameplates.
Art-direction — Ilya Birman
Design — Anatolie Micaliuc