Socrates have been appointed to develop a comprehensive internal and external signage and wayfinding suite for a significant new residential complex in Lagos, Nigeria. Part of the substantial mixed-use Ilubirin district facing the lagoon, the first residents are expected to arrive this summer.
Socrates was tasked by international real estate fund management group, Orion Capital Managers, with arranging a rooftop garden celebration for their office development, Panorama St Paul’s, in the City of London. Let to HSBC as their new global headquarters, the highlight of the evening’s entertainment was a light and laser show on the famous dome of St Paul’s Cathedral.
We have designed a brand and illustrated visual language to announce the arrival of an exciting new destination for food and retail at Bloomsbury Quarter, London. Vernon & Sicilian is set to become the place to eat, drink and shop, as demonstrated by a series of stylish canine motifs across a new run of hoarding and window vinyls.
We were delighted to welcome Christina Lyon, Founder and Artistic Director of Gala de Danza, to speak at our Dialogue session this month. The Gala, established for many years in Los Cabos, Mexico, is an internationally celebrated showcase of dance, music and art that is to grace the stage in London this June. Lyon gave us a fascinating insight into her journey and the compelling excitement and privilege of discovering and nurturing young talent.
Socrates have been instructed by a major Saudi Arabian investment group on a significant new luxury mixed-use district in Riyadh, the initial brief includes developing name and associated hierarchy, alongside a brand and selected early applications.
Socrates have been appointed by Générale Continentale Investissements in Paris, France to assist in naming, branding and developing marketing collateral for their significant new and innovative commercial office project in Paris La Défense.
Socrates are delighted to announce that Paige Peterkin has joined the Company to strengthen the project and account management teams. It is anticipated that she will work closely on the Company’s international portfolio with particular emphasis on the Caribbean, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
We are delighted to have created a brand and style for the marketing of Escape Developments new collection of limited-edition luxury villas at Gibbs Beach in Barbados. The hummingbird logo and colour palette were part of the larger corporate brand solution undertaken last year.
Socrates developed a short film for the major new residential tower at London’s Canary Wharf, Aspen by Far East Consortium, that is now nearing completion. The production evangelises the variety of amenities in the local area, from padel and boating to shopping, gossiping with llamas and watching weepies on a floating cinema.
Following significant changes to the masterplan and substantial enabling works and infrastructure, Socrates worked closely with their client Ilubirin Foreshore Projects and their advisors, to launch the first completed apartments at this major new district in Lagos, Nigeria. The brief included website, social media, literature and related collateral.
Socrates has created a members club style marketing suite to showcase the newly refurbished office space at Mode in central London. Partnering with a construction team to transform the space into a premium environment in just a few weeks, including wall and ceiling finishes, lighting, the artworks and furniture, the project accompanied a colourful arrival sequence and complementary wayfinding.
Socrates has developed a name, brand and language for a new super yacht marina in Anguilla in the Caribbean. Working with Oscar & Co, Port Nimara was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show and will provide a crucial and much needed option for captains in the Anguilla, St Barth’s and St Martin axis. The development also includes a 5* hotel, branded residences, shops, restaurants and a new yacht club.
Socrates has been appointed by Tishman Speyer to develop a brand and full scope of collateral for 33 Holborn, a significant new commercial development on Holborn Circus, London. Formerly the headquarters of nationwide supermarket chain, this large scale site is unique in its prominent location and amenity offering.
Following the launch of their brand, we are delighted to have worked with wine merchants, Soil & Vine, to develop a set of wine orientated film narratives and complementary social media assets. Located in London and soon to launch online, Soil & Vine offer a select range of wines, alongside tastings, courses, cellar consultancy and events.
