Studio Kellenberger—White, Font KW BIO27
BIO27 open-source font
-May 2022-
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London-based graphic design studio Kellenberger-White, who are the authors of BIO27 logo, was commissioned to develop a freely available font that could be used by other participants in the biennial. KW BIO27 font is inspired by the works of Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.
Kellenberger-White observe that “...by focusing on a place, Plečnik learned specific traditions and craft processes. When looking at his architectural plans and drawings one can see it’s not just about architecture. It’s about how a building is seen and read by the community.”
Part of the design brief was to consider sustainability, and the typeface is purposefully lightweight to reduce ink and energy use. The letterforms of the upper-case typeface were specifically inspired by the skilfully hand-drawn text on architect Jože Plečnik’s drawings. The translation from the hand-drawn to the digital creates a contemporary vernacular, accessible to all and in 2022 in a unique way celebrates the 150th anniversary of Jože Plečnik’s birth.
The open-source font is available to download HERE>>>
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