Building a Strong Brand
Strong brands share a common thread–– one that charts new territory, stimulates strong emotions, and creates a lasting impression across a range of products and communications. Like any good story, a good brand is relevant. It is believable. It is memorable by design.

 

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  CASE STUDY NO.5
HINES- LA JOLLA COMMONS
 
 
 
 
 
  SITUATION
 
 
 

La Jolla Commons Office Tower is a 15 story 345,000-sq. ft. high rise, a joint venture developement between Hines and TIAA-CREF. La Jolla Commons has received Silver pre-certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Core and Shell (LEED-CS) program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Hines is a leader in enviromentally sustainable building practices.

CHALLENGE
To understand, explore and create a corporate identity and integrated branding system and for a new office building that reflects the essence of the Hines brand Oh yeah and design their corporate identity in one week. The integrated branding system needed to reflect Hines green sensibilities.

RESULT
Creation of timeless logo derived from west elevation of the office tower, the simplified vertical lines mirror the proportions and architecture of the building, while the tree references the expansive campus and unique cork oak trees.

The integrated branding system made use of green practices creating multiple uses for the collateral with as little an environment impact as possible.

 
 
 
 
 
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CATEGORIES
CORPORATE IDENTITY
LOGO DESIGN
STYLE GUIDE & BRANDING
ID SYSTEM
INVITATION
POCKET FOLDER + BROCHURE
SPEC SHEETS