Place, Position & Context
At REAFE STUDIO, we believe brand and build should speak the same language. When commissioned to develop the identity for STUDIO LOCI, we approached the project as we would any architectural brief grounded in context, shaped by material logic, and resolved through proportion. This was never about creating a logo. It was about defining a position.
LOCI derived from genius loci, the spirit of place, became both foundation and framework for a joinery led studio rooted in East Sussex and guided by craft, restraint, and architectural clarity.
Reframing a South London Heritage Brand
A restrained, modern identity for a South London heritage glazier. Inspired by British post-war design, crafted typography and utilitarian colour, Osborn’s is reimagined through clarity, proportion and quiet confidence.
Designing Tradition
For the rebrand of Stenning Roofers, REAFE STUDIO set out to translate generations of heritage craftsmanship into a modern, design-led identity. Known for their precision-led work on historic and listed buildings, the company needed a brand that felt as confident, reliable and craft-focused as the roofs they restore.
Our design direction drew from the material language of the trade — slate textures, clean lines, fine detailing and traditional leadwork — distilling these references into a restrained visual identity. The new branding, typography and colour palette were built to feel honest, grounded and timeless, echoing the character of a craftsman-led business.
We shaped a clear, trustworthy tone of voice to match: direct, knowledgeable and quietly confident. The website follows the same principles, presenting Stenning Roofers’ work with clarity and structure, allowing their expertise to speak for itself.
The outcome is a brand that blends traditional skill with contemporary graphic design — giving a respected heritage roofer a modern identity rooted in craft, precision and integrity.
Craft, Clarity, Connection: Designing the Menteath Brand
Some of our most meaningful projects start with a simple conversation. Menteath was one of those. From hand-drawn illustrations to thoughtful typography and packaging, we helped build a brand that feels calm, confident, and connected to nature. Today it reaches customers across the UK and internationally, a testament to careful design and collaboration.