Studio Blackburn Unveils Identity for Culture House Sunderland
Culture House Sunderland, a newly launched cultural venue and library located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, has had its visual identity crafted by London-based creative agency Studio Blackburn. Part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration initiative, the venue boasts a 360-degree immersive gallery, a green screen studio, a rooftop garden, podcast studios, and play areas for children, as well as the National Centre for Creative Smart Cities. The logo, which integrates the letters 'C' and 'H' into a house design, is utilized in imagery, animated text, and wayfinding. The vibrant color scheme of yellow, red, blue, and green mirrors the building's architecture. Leanne Littlewood and Paul Blackburn highlight the importance of community engagement and inclusivity. This venue marks a significant advancement for Wearsiders, celebrating Sunderland's rich industrial heritage.
Key facts
- Studio Blackburn designed the identity for Culture House Sunderland.
- Culture House Sunderland is a four-floor cultural venue and library in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
- The venue includes a 360-degree immersive gallery, green screen studio, rooftop sky garden, podcast studios, and children's play zones.
- It is part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration project and is the new home of the National Centre for Creative Smart Cities.
- The logo folds the initials 'C' and 'H' into a house symbol.
- The colour palette includes yellow, red, blue, and green, with a monochrome framework.
- Leanne Littlewood is director of Culture House and head of culture at Sunderland City Council.
- Paul Blackburn is the founder of Studio Blackburn.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Blackburn
- Leanne Littlewood
- John Robson
- Mark Jones
Institutions
- Studio Blackburn
- Sunderland City Council
- National Centre for Creative Smart Cities
- Culture House Sunderland
- North-Eastern Daily Gazette
- Sunderland FC
- FaulknerBrowns
Locations
- Sunderland
- United Kingdom
- Tyne and Wear
- London
- Durham