Inform Architecture

Inform is a newly established architecture practice, based in central Greece. Their identity consists of a constantly changing visual system, that highlights the relationship between form and architecture. A form is a starting point of an idea; it can function as a surface, volume, or boundary. In this identity, forms represent the relationship between positive-negative, shadow-light, transparency-opaqueness, black-white.

Like architecture, where a building can be influenced by its site, environment, and attributes, Inform architecture’s identity can be affected by format and content. It’s a balance between restrictions and simple choices. Format affects the grid, content affects the number of points, points affect the form—and vice versa.

For each application, we define the parameters such as grid and content. These elements are input into a specially designed algorithm, which produces a finite number of forms (output). These forms in combination with the content produce a different set of results for each specified format.

The typographic system is directly linked to the generated form and can influence and be influenced by it. The text is set in Suisse Int’l Condensed with a modified j and i to achieve a mono-look. It aims to communicate an archival-programmatic feel – which monospaced fonts often give – but without being too literal, trying to include the human factor in the process.

Inform is a constantly evolving system of form, content and typography.