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?

An example of a traditional Irish Unical done right. The signage sits on the entranceway to the Office of Social Welfare, which is housed in Busáras, a surviving example of a 1950’s Dublin obsession with modernist architecture (designed by Micheal Scott). The building is one of the first examples of the international modern style that was constructed post WW2. The uncial fonts used throughout the commercial areas of the building serve as an example of how traditional Irish typography and language can be incorporated into a more modern housing through the use of material selection that reinforces the traditional curved nature of Unical typefaces.

Location

Busáras, North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland