The Audi Foundation, established by Raymond W. Audi in 2000, is dedicated to the promotion and revitalization of craftsmanship in Lebanon and particularly in the City of Sidon (Saida), the capital of South-Lebanon. It aims to revalorize the historical sites of the city and to preserve and enhance its social and cultural heritage. Shortly after its establishment, we were entrusted with the task of creating an identity system for the foundation – operating from a traditional Lebanese house built above a 150 years old soap factory – as well as its sub-components: an old town quarter, an artisanal soap shop, a café/kitchen, and the soap-factory-turned-museum. The system of marks explores multiple styles of contemporary calligraphy developed in collaboration with artist Samir Sayegh.
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Audi Foundation-Logo
The unique style of the calligraphy strikes a balance between traditional and contemporary formal qualities.
Calligraphy: in collaboration with artist Samir Sayegh
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Audi Foundation-Entrance 01
Under the banner of heritage
The Audi Foundation main entrance is an unmistakable expression of history and preservation.
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Audi Foundation-Entrance 02
Entering the Audi Foundation building allows for multiple access: to the foundation on the first floor and the museum and outlets on the ground floor.
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Audi Foundation-Logo calligraphy
Original calligraphy construction by artist Samir Sayegh
Calligraphy: in collaboration with artist Samir Sayegh
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Audi Foundation-Haret Audi
The Audi Foundation connects to the old town of Saida, a quarter called Haret Audi.
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Audi Foundation-Haret Audi logo
The Haret Audi calligraphy sets itself apart from the more geometrically constructed group of signatures.
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Audi Foundation-Entrance 03
Audi Foundation is open to the public, and hosts the soap shop and the café/kitchen with signage on their glass windows.
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Audi Foundation-Hammam Maqha Matbakh logos
Audi Foundation’s sub-marks are equally authored and memorable, and are united by their edgy forms and common Latin signature.
Calligraphy: in collaboration with artist Samir Sayegh
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Audi Foundation-Soap Museum logo on image
The Soap Museum logo completes the set of Audi Foundation marks.
Calligraphy: in collaboration with artist Samir Sayegh – Photography: Photo Raffi