BEFORE & AFTER

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SARATOGA CASINO & HOTEL

Saratoga Springs, NY

 

Prior to the pandemic, Saratoga Casino & Hotel commissioned ARTfx to redesign their interior and exterior sign systems. In 2023, the main roof sign spearheaded the sign conversion.

 

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Groton Shoppers Mart

Groton, CT

 

Brought back from the mid-20th century, the pylon sign for Groton Shoppers Mart should stand the test of time for another 65 years.

 

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Capital Spirits

Monroe, CT

09 /25/2024

Capital Spirits’ new standing seam metal roof serves two purposes…

1. A replacement for a leaky old asphalt roof.

2. An eye-catching background for roof-mounted channel letters.

 

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Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford, CT

07 /23/2024

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.

 

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Brown University

Providence, RI

03 /16/2022

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

 

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Mandell Jewish Community Center

Bloomfield, CT

09 /24/2021

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.

 

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Bloomfield Village Pizza

Bloomfield, CT

08 /06/2021

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

 

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Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

New London, CT

07 /13/2021

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.

 

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Ironhorse Sports Pub

Simsbury, CT

06 /08/2021

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.

 

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The Ethel Walker School

Simsbury, CT

06 /02/2021

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.

 

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American Eagle Financial Credit Union

Enfield, CT

05 /28/2021

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

 

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Nair & Levin

Bloomfield, CT

11 /06/2019

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.

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FRAME
DIMENSIONS

MANCHESTER, CT

10/19/2018

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

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FARMINGTON AVE

WEST HARTFORD, CT

04/19/2019

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

 

RADIOLOGY
ASSOCIATES OF
HARTFORD

BLOOMFIELD, CT

10/12/2019

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.

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THE LEDGES

GROTON, CT

04/19/2017

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.

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THORNES SHOPS

NORTHAMPTON, MA

06/15/2017

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.

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WINDSOR SHOPS

WINDSOR, CT

08/22/2016

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.

 

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PLAZA AT BUCKLAND HILLS

MANCHESTER, CT

08/22/2016

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.  

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CANTON GATEWAY

CANTON, CT

06/12/2016

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. 

 

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CANTERBURY SCHOOL

NEW MILFORD, CT

07/10/2018

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

 

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Beacon Square Apartments

Chicopee, MA

09 /14/2016

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.

 

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Sheraton Times Square

New York, NY

07 /08/2019

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.”