George Mason Bank Concept 1

This concept was derived by using the form of the waving flag which "springs" from the letter "G" in George.

The teller counter form shall be very organic with soffiting directly above following the same form.

Materials for surfaces shall be "stately" such as wood and marble. Furnishings shall be elegant. This concept will be of higher cost due to the free flowing shapes.

Derived from the location at a learning institution, this bank concept carries an educational museum connotation.

We envision a mural wall with framed important documents that are historical in nature either to the country, state, county, or the bank. The sketch indicates pictures, documents, paintings which may be from a private collection or from the bank's constituents. The bank could even solicit items from its customers as a promotion such as children's artwork from the neighboring schools and art exhibits from the college.

Perhaps George Mason Bank could consider the exhibit concept for present and future bank branches as a means to attract customers who are drawn to your civic outreach. Furthermore, the wall would be something interesting to look at if there is a line at the teller counter. Also included in this concept are artifact cases which serve as writing surfaces.

This concept shall have high-quality woodwork with elegant surfacing similar to a museum.

This concept is very unique as far as a bank design and was developed to attract young adults into the bank.

In order for this concept to work, research is needed to determine what features in a "hip" young adult "nightspot" could be adapted to a bank.

One idea is to install stools at the teller counter--Leaving a space at the actual teller location. The tables with chairs will look like they were from a nightclub.

The teller counter will look like a bar with well-detailed glass behind it. We suggest materials such as used at "Planet Hollywood".

This bank concept is not your usual branch bank; however, it will fit the young adult customer profile.

This concept offers a dynamic interplay of straight line and curve, all radiating from a central focal point. Its inspiration is a derivation of the norm frequently used by financial institutions desiring to convey a sense of symmetry in their customer areas. Here the radial symmetry connotates security and pragmatism.

This concept sketch indicates a vault and safety deposit booth. These spaces can also be incorporated into the other concepts. The Manager's Office could be of modular furniture. Materials shall be high quality with dark colors and strategic lighting.

All of these concepts could be developed into a fine showplace for George Mason Bank as well as promote banking at the University. We are excited about all of the possibilities and look forward to working with you on your selection or with a concept completely different.

Please note that we expect to spend a considerable amount of time with you to develop a winning solution. If you select a concept that we have already invested time in, then we will be able to adjust our proposed fee to reflect this.