Thursday, 13 February 2014

Martin Place, Living Colour

This "Living Colour" floral display has been installed along Martin Place to add some colour to the city. The new orange "T" signs, indicating the entrances to Martin Place railway station, have been installed here. These signs are on trial at the moment but have been criticised by designers this week who believe will cause confusion and aren't an improvement on the pictograms they will replace.
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13 comments:

  1. Susan DemeterThursday, 13 February 2014 at 11:34:00 GMT+11

    Lovely flower displays I'd have to see the other signs to see why people are having a problem The "T" on its own does not seem to take away from gardens imho.

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  2. RedPatThursday, 13 February 2014 at 11:42:00 GMT+11

    I'm not sure if I would know what the T stood for. Love the flowers.

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  3. Photo CacheThursday, 13 February 2014 at 12:06:00 GMT+11

    very cute.

    frankly my dear

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  4. HazelThursday, 13 February 2014 at 17:50:00 GMT+11

    T signs for 'trial' (at the moment)...? Colors are a usually good addition to anything.

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  5. MarleenThursday, 13 February 2014 at 18:32:00 GMT+11

    New things can often be confusion. Maybe if they give it some time?
    Lovely flowers.

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    1. JimThursday, 13 February 2014 at 21:05:00 GMT+11

      Possibly, but I think they have to reconsider this one. I don't mind the colour scheme but I'd rather see a picture of a train than a letter T.

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  6. Gemma WisemanThursday, 13 February 2014 at 21:35:00 GMT+11

    Those raised flower beds are attractive. I love them here in Melbourne streets. Not sure about the colour of the sign. Bit close to the colour of traffic signs. Or is that the general idea.

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    1. JimThursday, 13 February 2014 at 23:06:00 GMT+11

      Don't think so. They've chosen Orange T for trains, Blue B for Buses, Green F for Ferries and Red L for Light Rail.

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  7. HelsThursday, 13 February 2014 at 22:39:00 GMT+11

    Coloured flower boxes always look great in a densely packed city that is made of concrete, glass and steel.

    Many European cities have colourful flower pots hanging from verandas and lamposts in public spaces, but we never managed that custom.

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  8. HalcyonFriday, 14 February 2014 at 02:48:00 GMT+11

    I'm not sure what to think about the T, but I definitely like the colorful flowers!

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  9. LesleySaturday, 15 February 2014 at 11:29:00 GMT+11

    The flowers are a beautiful addition, the sign not so much. I prefer pictograms or the logo..

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  10. KimTuesday, 18 February 2014 at 07:04:00 GMT+11

    Love the flowers and I must say not a fan of the T signs as I think for o/s visitors a pictogram is much better. Also I have never seen Martin Place with not a person in sight. Well done Jim!

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    1. JimSaturday, 22 February 2014 at 14:18:00 GMT+11

      A quiet moment on a Sunday afternoon. It is rare though.

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