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?

The building number of the office space in the historical old town Canoga Park is a plaque placed on the grey stucco wall, designed to imitate the Victorian era signage. It is a complex geometrical shape, with gold-tone type and decorative elements positioned over black background. The main area is occupied by large numbers 21606, and on the top of the sign there is a small capital letter E, enclosed in square shape and surrounded by intricate floral pattern. The look and feel of the type and the plaque itself communicate the feel of grandeur of an earlier era.

Location

21606 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303