Ibos & Vitart, Cité de l’Architecture

Book design for the architects Ibos & Vitart.

For this project, the concept for the book design and layout was based on a progression of text and visuals. The text began right from the front cover and, as the reader flipped through the pages, the font size gradually decreased.

Upon reaching the middle section of the book, it transitioned to images showcasing architectural façade projects. The final section featured translations of the texts into English, with the font size starting small and progressively increasing, culminating on the back cover. This design created a seamless and dynamic reading experience, reflecting the narrative flow of the content.

This book was designed for the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, an architecture museum, on the occasion of the exhibition of the architects Ibos & Vitart. The design aimed to reflect the minimalist and analytical spirit of the architects’ work showcased in the exhibition. By carefully integrating typography, layout, and the visual narrative, the book became a complementary extension of the architectural themes presented in the exhibit.

Project developed with Ruedi Baur, 2019. In collaboration with Ibos & Vitart Architectes and the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, publisher of the book. Photo credits: © Afrouz Razavi and © Afrouz Razavi design studio.

  • Editorial design
Open book on a plinth.
Photographic pages and red text.
Red text pages standing upright.
Book open at architectural photographs.
Detail of the page edges.
Spread of architectural photographs.
Red text pages in a fan shape.
Upright book open at red text.
Open book with hanging pages.