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Supergraphics
, California, designed by architect Charles Moore. Painted graphics on the walls of the space, by Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, are an example of supergraphics. Supergraphics are large-scale painted or applied decorative graphics used over interior or exterior walls, floors, or ceilings in order to alter visual perception of a building or interior space. Supergraphics typically wrap around multiple architectural planes or surfaces, and change appearance of spaces by affecting perception of their size or depth. Supergraphics are one of the tools of environmental graphic design that can allow to incorporate wayfinding or branding in public spaces like transit hubs, office buildings, hospitals, or schools. Supergraphics have also been used as a tool of urban renewal. Unlike murals, supergraphics are defined by their oversized scale and typically incorporate typography, multi-colored abstract graphic shapes, patterns, or illustrations.
Article summary
, California, designed by architect Charles Moore. Painted graphics on the walls of the space, by Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, are an example of supergraphics. Supergraphics are large-scale painted or applied decorative graphics used over interior or exterior walls, floors, or ceilings in order to alter visual perception of a building or interior space. Supergraphics typically wrap around multiple architectural planes or surfaces, and change appearance of spaces by affecting perception of their size or depth. Supergraphics are one of the tools of environmental graphic design that can allow to incorporate wayfinding or branding in public spaces like transit hubs, office buildings, hospitals, or schools. Supergraphics have also been used as a tool of urban renewal. Unlike murals, supergraphics are defined by their oversized scale and typically incorporate typography, multi-colored abstract graphic shapes, patterns, or illustrations.
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