BEFORE & AFTER

ARTfx transformed the grand lobby of Hartford, Connecticut’s Convention Center with a kiosk featuring interactive touch-screens and a 10′ x 10′ high-resolution electronic message center.

Remembering back to glass cage dining surrounded by snow, we celebrate the warmth of the summer sun. Decorated with ARTfx signs, awnings and lighting, a revitalized terrace welcomes patrons to the post-pandemic Fleming’s Steakhouse at Blue Back Square in West Hartford, Connecticut.

ARTfx custom-designed, one-of-a-kind entry doors lend architectural interest to a heat plant facility at Brown University.

ARTfx designed and fabricated this photo portrait timeline of Mandell Jewish Community Center presidents dating back to the early 20th century. The individual stud-mounted plaques are laminated photos between matte clear acrylic and stained oak.

A wash lit, dimensional sign panel and three, 20 foot retractable awnings now identify and protect the new dining patio at Bloomfield Village Pizza.

Metallic faux finishes and artistic two-tone lighting add dimension and drama to a revitalized J Restaurant signature logo.

ARTfx built a durable canopy for a popular seafood stand aside the Connecticut shore. Welded aluminum fabrication coated in epoxy paint withstands 125 mile-an-hour winds and years of salt and sun.

A one-time dreary carport is now a welcome addition for four season dining at a popular pub. ARTfx designed the enclosure with removable windows and attractive louvres to facilitate air flow.

At a well-respected preparatory school, the entry sign forms the first and last impression. Its design and fabrication require a level of quality commensurate with the institution it represents.

A sign should be proportionate to its environment. Additionally, the positioning must capitalize on the best vantage point regarding both legibility and architectural balance.

With a goal of attaining a professional appearance for their reception area, Horizon Technology Finance requested a proposal for a wall logo. ARTfx’ design team studied the lobby in its entirety… from wall treatments to light fixtures.  Ultimately, a more comprehensive approach led to a successful transformation.

A local law firm’s relic of a sign was found guilty of negligent representation, but in the end, acquitted with a dramatically modern makeover.

ARTfx designed an integral logo, awning and frieze for Frame Dimensions in Manchester, Connecticut.

A dreary strip center receives a facelift in just two days with premanufactured ARTfx architectural components.

A refreshing street-front renovation replaced chaotic clutter with straightforward simplicity at a Hartford, Connecticut eatery. Call it “branding” or whatever term is currently “in”… we just consider it clear, concise marketing.

Radiology Associates of Hartford contacted ARTfx for new building signage. With a recommendation from our design staff, they also contracted ARTfx to conceal a dated building soffit with a metal cover finished to approximate limestone.

ARTfx recently updated signs at The Ledges in Groton, Connecticut. Our design team referenced the natural hues of nearby boulders and ledges for an integrated color scheme.

In Northampton, Massachusetts, a worn-out oversized awning and canopy were nothing more than a thorn in Thorne’s side. ARTfx alleviated the pain with dimensional aluminum, halo-style letters for a neatly-tailored update.

ARTfx renamed this center in Windsor, Connecticut, and designed a new sign featuring tenant logos. From there, our in-house attorney, Shaddy Kessing, masterfully guided the concept through stringent town zoning with a variance, making it possible for our fabricators and installers to bring the concept to life.

ARTfx designs and builds signs for Washington Prime, owners of over 100 retail centers across the United States. For The Plaza at Buckland Hills, Manchester, Connecticut, four towering pylon signs advertise the center itself along with 14 tenants.  

A case of suburban blight… perhaps one of ARTfx’ most dramatic makeovers, this office park / retail directory once epitomized everything that could go wrong with a frequently altered sign. Simplicity and uniformity were key ingredients in the renovation. 

Japanese architecture is all about harmony. In this instance, ARTfx designed and constructed a Japanese influenced fascia panel as a visual fulcrum between elegantly-lit letters and the restaurant interior.

ARTfx transformed what was haphazard clutter into an aesthetically balanced, polished
tribute to top athletes at Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut.

Would you rather live in Beacon Square or Beacon Square? Signs create indelible impressions. Their level of appeal can be a deal-maker or a deal-breaker.

Que Huong, the area’s first Vietnamese restaurant, was located next to ARTfx’ former headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut. After more than 30 years, they have reopened.  The food is well worth the drive back to our old stomping grounds.

Stainless steel serving stations dated the look of a four-star buffet. The hotel considered costly renovations, but ultimately saved a bundle of time and money with ARTfx’ hand-painted “wood.”