IBUKU Catalog
This project involved designing a comprehensive catalog for a bamboo architecture studio known for its experimental structures and nature-integrated design philosophy. The publication needed to communicate the studio’s architectural work, process, and design values in a format that was both visually immersive and structurally clear.
The goal was to create a publication that functioned as both documentation and narrative. It needed to present complex architectural work in a way that felt cohesive, accessible, and aligned with the studio’s organic design language.
print and micro website
Art Direction > Dermot Mac Cormack and Stephanie Knoop
The Challenge
The primary challenge was translating spatial, material, and environmental experiences into a printed format. The studio’s work is highly dimensional and tactile, so the catalog needed to communicate atmosphere and structure through sequencing, typography, and layout rather than relying on imagery alone.
The content included multiple project types, varying image scales, technical information, and descriptive text. The publication required a system that could organize diverse material while maintaining visual continuity across the entire book.
The Objective
Create a clear and consistent editorial structure
Balance unique imagery with readable information
Reflect the studio’s organic design philosophy through layout and typography
Ensure the publication could scale across multiple projects and sections
Design a system that supports both narrative flow and reference use
