Pentagram

‘Rebuild by Design’

Book Design

Design for a book detailing the award-winning design solutions responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The custom typography and use of black and white gives the book a strong visual presence. Zoom Enlarge 1

The custom typography and use of black and white gives the book a strong visual presence.

Called Rebuild Outline, the custom typeface suggests the process of reframing and reconstructing. Zoom Enlarge 2

Called Rebuild Outline, the custom typeface suggests the process of reframing and reconstructing.

1 The custom typography and use of black and white gives the book a strong visual presence. 2 Called Rebuild Outline, the custom typeface suggests the process of reframing and reconstructing. 3 The table of contents set in Rebuild Outline. Words are set on end, like buildings going up.

The table of contents set in Rebuild Outline. Words are set on end, like buildings going up. Zoom Enlarge 3

The table of contents set in Rebuild Outline. Words are set on end, like buildings going up.

The design establishes a cohesive framework for a process that involved multiple collaborators and v Zoom Enlarge

The design establishes a cohesive framework for a process that involved multiple collaborators and v

The custom typeface is used in a list of costs of Hurricane Sandy in total damages, economic losses, Zoom Enlarge

The custom typeface is used in a list of costs of Hurricane Sandy in total damages, economic losses,

Streets and homes in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. Zoom Enlarge 1

Streets and homes in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy.

Spread showing regional site visits by the ten competition teams. Zoom Enlarge 2

Spread showing regional site visits by the ten competition teams.

1 Streets and homes in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. 2 Spread showing regional site visits by the ten competition teams. 3 Maps of the region's environmental, infrastructural and social vulnerabilities.

Maps of the region's environmental, infrastructural and social vulnerabilities. Zoom Enlarge 3

Maps of the region's environmental, infrastructural and social vulnerabilities.

Photographs document the collaborative process of workshops and meetings. Zoom Enlarge

Photographs document the collaborative process of workshops and meetings.

Diagram of the Rebuild by Design process, one in a series of infographics created for the book. Zoom Enlarge

Diagram of the Rebuild by Design process, one in a series of infographics created for the book.