Sudden Stop Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Like the "Angel of the North", folk will either love or hate it and it clearly identifies the gateway to Northmavine. The ethos behind the sign is to raise the profile of Northmavine and encourage people to visit or live in the area. The concept of a gateway symbol is a good one. It's the excution of the plan thats the problem. The angle of the north is definately visible, this is not. I doubt people will 'love it or hate it', most folk probably won't even notice it. Which really is not the point. If the sign had been twice the size or brightly coloured then there may have been a reaction. Being made of stainless, it just reflected the weather of the day and disappears into the hillside. Pointless. I did like the glow in the dark idea though - that would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Stop Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 NORTH CAVEMEN EMIT WOOL Excellent Well done, well done indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 The fact you're discussing it full-stop points that the sign is doing it's job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Stop Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Yeah, bet this thread dies pretty quickly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 The "Angel of the North" was refuted to be the most horrendous and largest waste of money ever - barr the Millenium Dome! - though it is considered to now be a work of art and is instantly recognisable as well as being instantly associated with the Tyneside / Gateshead area. Perhaps the new Nortmavine (purposefully left out the H there!) will also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I thought i 'd heard, (perhaps dreamt) that they had some snazzy thing proposed that incorporated all the different types of rock that make up northmavine, perhaps that's another project. I'd have to say, i'm not very impressed with that stainless thing, it suggests functionality rather than aesthetics, in which case a black on white standard style road sign would have been better. Surely there must have been some kind of public decision about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 NORTH CAVEMEN EMIT WOOL Excellent Well done, well done indeed.... Ho mom! Inveterate clown! Welcome a move north, nit! No! North metal come view! North men come alive, wot!! Metal icon, we move north! Tho' tin, a clever memo now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHaddock Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Metal icon, we move north! This would make a great lyric... ... keep your ears peeled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Admitedly the sign is difficult to see from certain angles.Perhaps the solution would be to erect some sort of framework behind the sign and cover it with a dark green or black netting (this would allow the wind to pass through without (hopefully) causing any damage) which would then allow the sign to be more visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I thought i 'd heard, (perhaps dreamt) that they had some snazzy thing proposed that incorporated all the different types of rock that make up northmavine, perhaps that's another project. I'd have to say, i'm not very impressed with that stainless thing, it suggests functionality rather than aesthetics, in which case a black on white standard style road sign would have been better. Surely there must have been some kind of public decision about it? The snazzy rock thing is another project......planning permission is in at the moment. Public consultation was carried out back 2004 with regard to the sign......planning permission also had to be secured, so folk also had a chance to speak up dan. It's like everything visual...people will always have differing opinions, and a good job too - this forum would be a pretty boring place if we all agreed. Love or hate the sign - you'll still be welcome in Northmavine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 It's like everything visual...people will always have differing opinions, and a good job too - this forum would be a pretty boring place if we all agreed.Only in your opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambie Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 The poll is hardly fair! Don't know who designed it (but it shows terrible bias and therefore is useless as a poll. So it needs a rethink. Sadly any sign, statue, building etc is never going to please all the people all of the time. In my opinion that sign is just right. It doesnot impact too much on the environment. What do you want? - day-glo or flashing lights???? I will also assume that people were actually consulted so could have their say at some point!!But, everyone's entitled to their opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I'm finding it really hard to have an opinion about this. I will toss a coin to decide. Love the anagrams though. I wonder how long before someone is arrested for trying...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Stop Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 As far as the sign is concerned, i think it is currently totally pointless. This is highlighted in the paper today - it's hard to see the flamin' thing! Stainless steel will be durable, yes, but it is camoflauged by the reflections all over it. Theres not enough contrast, a plain black and white road sign would have made a better gateway identifier. Perhaps it could be painted. Even if it was painted silver, it wouldn't be as reflective and might stand out more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 What do you want? - day-glo or flashing lights???? Can we be greedy and have both?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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