Geotype Submission

The Geotype project charts the rich history of lettering and type forms that have established the identity of cities and towns around the world. Explore the map

How does this letter-form communicate its location?

These modern letterforms are created purely from vertical metal rectangles. Separately and from many angles they are meaningless. But placed together in this way and viewed from the side they display the name of the museum clearly. These letterforms are relying on the position of the viewer to create the type. They are also influenced by the sunlight as the shadows cast affect the look of the letterforms. This type communicates Bristols bold and artistic nature which is so integral to the cities identity in its non-conformist lettering. The cultural combination of metal and wooden cladding seem to reflect the coming together off Bristol’s industrial past and artistic present.

Location

16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA, UK