Read Studio's identity reads like an editorial — refined neutrals, serif headlines that hold a narrative, generous whitespace, and one terracotta accent that punctuates rather than declares.
The wordmark is set in Satoshi Black with −0.04em tracking. Stacked (READ over STUDIO) is the primary application — for navigation and footers. The horizontal lockup is reserved for wide formats (email signatures, social cover images). The mark always renders in a single colour — Ink, Bone, or Ochre — never a gradient.
Usage — Ink & Paper carry the layout. Cream / Cream Deep are used to break long pages into sections. Terracotta is a punctuation colour: dots, hover states, and one italic word per hero. It is never the dominant colour.
Read Studio is an architectural, design & visualisation practice — formed to restructure how we collaborate, create and deliver projects.
A full architectural service from feasibility through to construction. We work residential, hospitality and cultural — at all scales, from a Tamarama house to a 1,200 sqm festival pavilion.
Whitespace, hierarchy and pacing should mirror the brief — not announce the studio.
Italic + terracotta is the editorial signature. Used once per major heading, never twice.
Architectural photography always carries the colour. The palette stays muted to defer to the work.
Mono tracking on metadata gives every project a quiet, archival feel.
No animations under 240ms. Hovers should resolve gently — like a heavy door.