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?

A previous working class society In the 70s, Grünerløkka was renewed and the local house facades were therefor renovated (Godal and Askjer, 2020). I assume this might be the reason for why I couldn’t find much evidence of painted advertising on brick walls, despite the district’s industrial past. Although I do not know whether or not this sign actually stems from Grünerløkka, I imagine it to be a representation of the advertisements that might have been part of the district in the past. Thus, at least on a personal level, these letterforms become a representation of the people who used to live in Grünerløkka, working in the factories, before it became a trendy area.

Location

Toftes Gate 26, Oslo, Norway