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Frank, Ettore and Toyo by Chris Labrooy
Graphic artist Chris Labrooy has designed a series of type faces based on the work of famous architects and designers.
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The designs are inspired by the work of some of Labrooy's design heroes: Frank Gehry (top), Ettore Sottsass (above) and Toyo Ito (below).
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Here's some text from Labrooy:
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ETTORE: Letter forms inspired by sottsass's early 80's furniture.
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This period in history wasn't particularly beautiful, but was very colourful with shit loads of attitude.
![dzn_ettore_4.jpg](http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2009/08/dzn_ettore_4.jpg)
This work is an attempt to revisit the past, get inspired, and share with people new and interesting interpretations on familiar historical works.
![dzn_frank_1.jpg](http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2009/08/dzn_frank_1.jpg)
FRANK: The Frank image was fun to make because he has a rich and diverse vocabulary.
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I was spoilt for choice when developing each of the letters but i settled for those which made for the best composition.
![dzn_frank_3.jpg](http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2009/08/dzn_frank_3.jpg)
They include : Guggenheim Bilboa / Aerospace museum / Ghery house / experience music project / dancing house prague.
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TOYO: The TOYO piece aimed to be simple and complex at the same time.
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I love the combination of simple forms and inricate perforations. These letters are based on : TOD's omotesando / Tower of winds / Taichung opera house / Mikimoto department store.