Cobden Place
A new space for co-working.
Services
Brand Strategy
Digital
Motion Design
Print
Spatial Design
Identity
Code
Introduction
Cobden Place opened its doors in the summer of 2016 as a vibrant co-working space housed within a beautifully restored mill building in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter. Spanning four floors, it was designed to be a thriving hub for entrepreneurs and creative businesses.
Process
Our goal was to create a contemporary brand identity that felt modern while paying homage to the historical Victorian mill building it occupied. Drawing inspiration from Victorian architecture, we were particularly influenced by the traditional tiled lettering found on many mill buildings of that era. Using the same grid system employed by Victorian craftsmen, we developed a distinctive brand mark that balances a modern aesthetic with a strong connection to the past.
This mark evolved into a custom typeface, ‘CP Standard,’ which became a key element of the brand identity. It was applied across a variety of touchpoints, including the building’s wayfinding system, print campaigns, and digital platforms, ensuring a cohesive and timeless visual language.
