WHAT IF PENGE 9: SE20 CYCLES V2

True to our promise, here is the other idea for Se20 cycles.

It’s based on the graphics of Holdsworth Bikes which has strong connections with Penge.

 

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The horse is adapted from an old Holdsworth enamel badge which used to sit on the front forks just below the handlebars. We made it a cycling horse. The sign on the shop would be formed and raised from the sign to look like it’s a large enameled badge. We would paint the roller shutter with the logo and the opening times.

Once again we have included the visual of the bike rack which would work for any London post code.

Go to www.se20cycles.co.uk to find out more about this excellent shop.

WHAT IF PENGE 8: SE20 CYCLES V1

This is a great shop with brilliant service that always seem busy. You get that if the person running the shop has a passon for what they do, which certainly shows. They also have  passion for Penge and Holdsworth bikes which has a strong connection with the area.

The shop currently looks like this:

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We had some fun with the cycle rack, it could even be extended to any postcode in London.

The yellow is influenced by the yellow jersey of the Tour de France, but the colours could be changed if need be. The lines around the window and awning are  based on racing graphics from bikes and Holdsworth bikes that were based in Penge and line up if you stand in the very front of the store.

A simple system of fishing wire and bike shirts suspended in the window makes an attractive window display that can be changed or even adapted for sales by adding a sale t-shirt.

Go to www.se20cycles.co.uk to find out more about this excellent shop.

Another design for SE20 Cycles will be displayed after Easter.

WHAT IF PENGE 7: FASHION HOUSE V2

This is the second route for the Fashion House.

This is what it looks like now:

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On the side of the building we have painted a Ghost sign directing people to the Blenheim centre. The shop has a clothing tag on the sign which we envisage would be hand painted.

Here is a closer look at the logo, tag and Ghost sign.

WHAT IF PENGE 6: THE FASHION HOUSE V1

The Fashion House is a very visible site in Penge. The vast expanse of wall is an opportunity to advertise the Blenheim Centre.

At the moment it looks like this:

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We commissioned a signwriter to paint a fake ghost sign for us in Harrow where we designed a 1950′s version of our North Harrow branding. It would be great to have something on the large plain wall that points to the Blenheim centre. Rather than being merely decorative it can actually have a purpose.

Under the logo on the sign is has the number and it says “Penge High Street’. Be proud of where you are (we know technically it should be High Street, Penge, but it reads better this way).

Here are some close ups of the  signs.

Each part, ladies, mens and childrens gets it’s own colour.

Another design for the Fashion House follows tomorrow.

WHAT IF PENGE 5: TWANGS V2

This is another design for Twangs.

We love Twangs. It’s a great local business, friendly and helpful.

It’s on a corner site in a prominent position as you enter the main high street.

Currently it looks like this.

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WHAT IF PENGE 4: TWANGS V1

We like Twangs. It’s a great local business, friendly and helpful.

It’s on a corner site in a prominent position as you enter the main high street.

Currently it looks like this.

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WHAT IF PENGE 3: GREEN BOOTS

We have never been fans of brutalist style concrete buildings. Our school was like this. They don’t look good when they get dirty…

Like this.

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The advantage of green walls is that they reduce noise, keep the building cool in summer and warmer in winter, encourage butterflies and are maintenance free (they are self irrigating). We think they are rather beautiful.