Te Herenga Waka University Press
Award for Best Typography 2023

Finalist

Designers: Luke Scott and Milly Scott

Title: Cape to Bluff: A survey of residential architecture from Aotearoa New
Zealand Luke Scott and Milly Scott
Publisher: Simon Devitt Photographer
Format: 355 x 285mm, 366pp, case bound section sewn. Case is covered in a custom-dyed blue cloth with white foil text.
Typography: Plinth by Alistair McCready at Monolith type foundry. The typeface was custom designed for the publication, based on an unreleased concept typeface by Monolith type foundry.

Judges’ comments Lavish in terms of scale, the highly considered typography—a masterclass of simplicity—ensures that the book never feels too showy. From the simple white-foiled deboss set to nod to the shape of Aotearoa, through to the highly considered internal proportions, everything is beautifully balanced. The simple layout gives lots of space for the admiration of the architectural work and photography, and the relative sizes of titles, quotes, body and caption are harmonious, with the effective grid system allowing perfect line lengths for reading. The custom typeface is an additional indication of a high quality and unique publication.