News Bulletin
 
Kramer Design Associates
Wins Urban Design Award
for Innovative Streetscape Design
 
 
Toronto, ON – November 19, 2001 – Kramer Design Associates' (KDA) state-of-the-art transit shelter design was presented the prestigious Award of Merit at Mississauga's 20th annual Urban Design Awards. The transit shelters, the first of their kind in Canada, have already garnered praise from press, media companies and users alike for its new aesthetic and functionality.
 
"The new transit shelters had to satisfy intensive City of Mississauga operational needs as well as Viacom Outdoor's advertising requirements – to achieve this and be recognized by the Urban Design Awards is extremely gratifying." states Jeremy Kramer, Principal and Creative Director of Kramer Design Associates.
 
Exemplifying excellence in design, the new transit shelters received the highest award for Significance - City Wide Scale, in contributing to the quality of environment, demonstrating a regard for Mississauga's distinct streetscapes and visual identity, and addressing personal safety and outdoor communication needs.
 
The sleek silver structures, with a cantilevered roof, constructed of high-grade aluminum and tempered glass, were designed to be visually lighter and more transparent, in order to increase visibility for advertisers, improve wind and rain deflection, and offer the public a safe, inviting environment.
 
The Mississauga Urban Design Awards competition, Ontario's longest running awards program, plays an integral part in the city's commitment to ensuring leadership in urban design and planning, while recognizing the achievements of designers and developers to the visual quality of the city.
 
KDA also designed the new transit shelters for the city of Toronto.
 
Jeremy Kramer, Principal and Creative Director of KDA, was born in Toronto, Ontario and is an alumni of the Ontario College of Art and Design. His work in the dynamic field of Architectural Signage, Sponsorship Branding and Expert Wayfinding has been published internationally and has received numerous awards and recognition. Jeremy is also an acting member of IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
 
About Kramer Design Associates Limited

 
Kramer Design Associates (KDA) has been successfully developing and implementing award-winning signage, branding and themed environment programs throughout North America and the Pacific Rim for more than three decades. The KDA team of graphic, industrial, architectural and new media designers creates powerful and intelligent design solutions that are solidly grounded on their clients' business objectives and strategies, backed by research, and validated by success.
 
Other KDA designs that have become long-lasting and highly identifiable aspects of our visual landscape include such familiar identities as those of CBC, CIBC, Ford Motor Company of Canada Dealerships, Reuters Canada, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Slots locations, North American Life, Cogeco Cable and the Green P Municipal Parking facilities.
 
For more information on the transit shelters visit www.kramer-design.com or contact:

Kim Lawless
The Marketing Group, Kramer Design Associates
T: (416) 921-1078 x 31
E.mail: info@kramer-design.com