Heritage Trails
Agency
Chermayeff & Geismar
Practice Area
Client
J.M. Kaplan Foundation, Heritage Trails New York, Alliance for Downtown
Industry
Project Vision
Four walking tours through downtown Manhattan link 50 historic and contemporary sites with freestanding interpretive graphic panels. Colored dots set into the pavement and hand-held maps are wayfinding aids. Visitors can plan their days and preview their tours at interactive video kiosks.
Project Details
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Design Team
Anthony Ferrara, Alex Yampolsky, Charlotte Noruzi, Ivan Chermayeff, John Grady, Keith Helmetag
Design Firm
Chermayeff & Geismar
Fabricators
Ariston