Gagarin

Evolving an established architectural practice for its next chapter

Gagarin are an architecture and design studio based in Halifax, who work across projects in heritage, architecture, sustainability, infrastructure and interior design. Despite being a small team, they design and develop ambitious projects for arts and cultural organisations, community centres and buildings, residential clients and housing complexes, all based on the concept of ‘people-centred placemaking’. 2026 marked their 15th anniversary, and to celebrate they enlisted Field to refresh their brand and design a new website.

Our approach was to design a brand refresh and website that aligns with Gagarin’s identity: designing and delivering places where people love to be - whilst also being able to position them to both smaller residential clients, and larger developments or local authorities.

The result saw a more minimalist and more confident brand approach. The brand’s lead asset – a clean sans serif logotype – sets this tone, allowing everything else to follow. FH Oscar Medium by Fatih Hardal has subtle nods to the space industry (a passion for Gagarin), but could also work as instructional wayfinding within the Hacienda (another of Gagarin’s passions!). Most importantly, it frames Gagarin’s beautiful architecture and interiors.

“We first worked with Field when launching our business around 15 years ago, so returning to them for a brand refresh and new website felt like a natural step. We wanted a site that reflected the maturity of our studio and the evolution of our work, while still holding onto the creativity and character that define us — and the team understood that balance from the outset.”

The website makes sure Gagarin’s work comes to life on screen by using a sympathetic and stripped back framework to showcase the beauty, care and detail they put into every project. Making sure the photography always comes to the forefront, and can be appreciated as prominently as possible. Typography used through is Adobe Neue Haas Grotesque for accessibility and clarity, and colour is kept to a minimum. Used as a highlight, or as light tints and washes only to once again draw attention solely to Gagarin’s work.