Typeface

The Damascus Modular Typeface

The Damascus Modular Typeface is based on the characteristics of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. The ancient mosque is particularly known for the columns in its courtyard. For the type project, the shapes of these columns were deconstructed and turned into a modular grid system. As a result, positive and negative forms reflect the domes of the mosque, while ornamental letter connections create the impression of arcades. While the mosque is surrounded by chaos of war today, the typeface is intended to give an idea of what the city of Damascus is truly about: the majestic splendour of Islamic architecture.

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