Signbox and the Graphic History Company have worked to deliver a stunning Thames mural made up of 3,500 author names for book publisher Hachette UK’s Carmelite House site on the north bank of the River Thames.
The mural, which was commissioned earlier this year and has just been unveiled, will grow each year as the names of authors new to the publishing group are added.
Signbox MD Mark Bartlett, said of the job: “This has been a challenging and rewarding project throughout both the production and installation phases, as we needed to ensure the highest possible quality finished product within a tight timeframe. The core deliverable - the flagship Thames mural - was digitally printed using our new HP Latex 360 printers, on Class O fire retardant LG 3880 high tack vinyl - approximately 450 linear metres of it in total. The vinyl was then matt laminated, CAD-cut and weeded for application.
“The installation process posed challenges of its own - with work needing to be completed over just two weekends. Choosing the right products for adhesion to acid-etched glass and preparing the surfaces was key to a successful delivery. We’re delighted with the end result and we look forward to partnering with both The Graphic History Company and Hachette UK again in the future.”