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Casa da Música in Portugal, Porto by Rem Koolhaas

Casa da Música

Here is a cheeky little graphic exploration via underconsideration. I would like to see more architecture have graphic design legs like this.

Built in 2005 by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA in the city of Porto, Portugal the is, without a doubt, a significant architectural statement — further emphasised by its intense angles and towering presence. By using the building as a visual source, Stefan Sagmeister created a dynamic, faceted and endlessly varied identity — all literally speaking. The resulting logo is perhaps, well, not pretty, but as a vessel for the complete identity and adaptable execution it is a mighty impressive piece of design architecture itself. One on which styles, ideas, themes — specific or broad — can be projected upon. Stefan was generous to share this project with us and show what happens behind the scenes in the realization of this identity. via underconsideration

Casa da Música

Casa da Música in Portugal, Porto by Rem Koolhaas.
Graphical views of the building.
From the different views of the building, a system of logos is created.

Casa da Música

Through the different views of the building, 17 facets are defined — from those a 17-point color-picking mechanism is created.

Casa da Música

Need we say that the possibilities are endless?

Casa da Música

And what would a mutable identity be without its own customized software?

Casa da Música

To further enhance the felxibility of the identity, the logo can be used in a scary number of freeing ways.

Casa da Música

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