The Convent of Mercy

"The book Fogg Associates has designed and produced is quite spectacularly eye catching, very special and uniquely suited to the occasion. The Sisters were surprised but delighted by its unusual format, it makes a wonderful publication. I have no doubt that the book's design will demand the attention of all those who see it. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with you and your team. I congratulate them all for their skill and expertise and their patient endurance of our quips and quibbles, all of which were so well resolved. The Sisters much appreciated your visit for the photo shoot and the care and courtesy of you all during it."

Fogg Associates had the honour of being commissioned to design the anniversary book for The Convent of Mercy centenary celebrations. Working with the award winning photographer, Jonathan Oakes, our brief was to create a commemorative book to portray the history of the convent. The photography and stories relived by the people associated with the convent over the past 100 years informed the design.

Having visited the convent on many occasions our creative direction was to reflect the palpable caring, welcoming atmosphere of the location and the personality of its characters. We avoided designing a photographic journal of the architecture; instead we focused upon conveying the vibrancy of their inherent faith and ethos.