A FIRM of architects run by a University of Brighton graduate is undergoing a major repositioning with the help of the university’s Studio 245, a staff and students’ studio delivering innovative design solutions.

Graphic design students have been working on the first stage involving refashioning the company’s website, stationery and logotype.

Neil Deely, who graduated with a degree in architecture from the university in 1996, is co-founder and partner of Metropolitan Workshop (Metwork), a practice of architects, urban planners and designers, founded in 2005 and based in Clerkenwell, London.

He said: “I spent many happy years at Brighton School of Architecture.

“The end of year shows of the art schools in Grand Parade were always the highlight of the year so we were very happy to have the help of the graphic design students with our practice re-branding to mark our tenth anniversary.”

Student Chloe Legret, who worked on identity development, said: “I’ve been focusing on developing the visual language for Metwork through craft-based methods.

“As a keen screen printer, I’ve utilised my skills to experiment with print.

“This has been in the form of pattern making using typography and geometric shapes to reflect forms found within the logo.

“This style of practice accompanied with the tactile nature of traditional printing methods aim to celebrate contemporary design and craftsmanship.

“Metwork has been an exciting opportunity for me as a third year student/intern to implement professionalism and develop my skills further in a live brief.”

Student Daniel Glazebrook collaborated with Gavin Ambrose, the university’s graphic design course leader and founder of Studio 245, and university typography specialist Maria Geals on the company’s main logo.

Chloe has been working on the development of the identity into print through screen printing and the development of the graphic language.