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CoSTAR Live Lab

Objective
Objective

Create a striking exterior for CoSTAR Live Lab that reflects its pioneering role in immersive entertainment through custom cladding and branded signage.

Challenge
Challenge

Design and install an 85-meter wrap and signage that meet strict brand, architectural, and fabrication criteria..

Solution
Solution

Delivered custom cladding and signage with advanced design, premium materials, and precise installation to express CoSTAR’s visionary identity.

Project Overview

CoSTAR Live Lab at Production Park, the UK’s largest creative R&D hub, received a bold architectural rebrand to match its innovative spirit. Led by the University of York and supported by UKRI and AHRC, the project aimed to signal a new era in immersive and multisensory technology. A full cladding wrap and custom signage were developed to reflect this future-facing ethos. The result is a high-impact facade that broadcasts creativity, collaboration, and leadership in the live entertainment space.

Bespoke Design & Brand Integration

Collaborating closely with CoSTAR stakeholders, the design team used CAD modelling to translate the lab’s forward-thinking vision into architecture. Each detail from iconography to finishes, was tailored to strict brand standards and the building’s form.

High-Precision Fabrication

The 85-meter satin laminated wrap was fabricated with premium materials for durability and sleekness. Built-up, rimless, face-lit letters and a custom icon mirrored the CoSTAR logo, with finishes precisely tuned to the brand palette.

Seamless Execution

Executed with minimal site disruption, the upgrade included the safe removal of existing elements and precision installation of new features. Magenta-faced lettering and laser-cut acrylic accents added vibrancy and depth to the final design.

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Testimonials

  • HG Surface are a professional company who always do a 1st class job. I would always recommend them.

    Dean Cooper, Universal Tinting

  • HG Surface are a professional company who always do a 1st class job. I would always recommend them.

    Dean Cooper, Universal Tinting

Why Us

Unmatched Durability

HG Surface wraps are designed to last over 10 years, significantly outlasting traditional paint.

Cost-Effective & Time-Efficient

With quick installation and minimal disruption, HG Surface wraps are a cost-effective alternative to traditional refurbishments.

Colour Consistency

One of the most impressive aspects of HG Surface wraps is their superior colour consistency, unlike paint, which can fade over time due to weathering.

Sustainability

By applying wraps over existing surfaces, businesses reduce waste and avoid sending old materials to landfills.

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