Background: Founded in 1839 as Melbourne’s first Mechanics Institute, the Melbourne Athenaeum has provided visitors with experiences across the spectrum of art and culture.

Brief: Design and produce a history book to celebrate the Athenaeum’s 170th anniversary.

Solution: The project was established with the creation of an anniversary shield logo, which was then applied as a gold foil to the front cover. The design is understated and elegant, with photography of the institution used throughout the document. The internal pages are one-colour sepia and the text is interspersed with old photograph borders, details from letters and engravings. The overall impression is of a historical document with a contemporary twist.