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Greenspace has been working with property developer Anthology, to create the brand and marketing strategy for their unique London developments. The latest development is Anthology Hoxton Press.

As part of an identity tool kit for Anthology Hoxton Press, Greenspace worked with local printmakers New North Press to create a bespoke woodblock for letterpress printing.

Named AHP Six, the unique hexagonal type-system created was inspired by the rich heritage of Anthology Hoxton Press. Designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects and David Chipperfield Architects, the two towers called Mono and Duo sit on the site where former printmakers the Mullord Brothers created beautiful, hand-crafted pieces back in the 1860’s. The buildings’ unusual architectural forms led to the concept of a hexagonal type-system.

The blocks themselves are handmade at type-height from maple wood. Different textures and patterns have then been laser-cut to create a modular set that can be orientated and placed in many different ways on the press bed.

The woodblocks have been used to design and print an array of letterforms that can be small, large, minimalist or decorative. They have been developed into a number of prints for Anthology communications including their newly-opened sales & marketing suite.

There is so much to explore with these woodblocks. It feels to us like a great continuation of taking type onwards for relief printers and letterpress printers in general. – Graham Bignell, Partner, New North Press