Signbox has worked with Lintec Graphic Films to provide graphics for Skype’s new London headquarters in a Grade II listed gothic landmark in Holborn.
The office layout was designed by tp Bennett LLP and delivered by construction services company ISG. Signbox was enlisted to help communicate the hip Skype brand across the new office.
Matthew Wilkins, director of Signbox, said: “You would be hard pressed not to have heard of Skype. It’s a cool brand and tp Bennett LLP reflected that in its design. We were then tasked with completing their vision through our bespoke signage solutions. Because of its gothic heritage, the building’s shape was fun to play with, featuring long curved windows. The new fit-out added glass partitions and doors so we were presented with an exciting proposition to explore through glazing manifestation.
“Taking into consideration the nature of Skype’s business – face-to-face video calls – there had to be an element of privacy without detracting from the energy and zeal of the office environment. Lintec Graphic Films’ E-2200ZC product has the flexibility to bring manifestation designs to life with pin-point accuracy.”
Using Signbox’s Durst Omega 2 printer Wilkins and his team printed 1,000m2 of optically clear film for installation across the three floors of the building. The white ink capability of the printer and the optical clarity of the film enabled the striking white opacity for the graphics to be achieved.
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