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Birch Cabins

Art Direction | Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Nestled in the woodlands of Florida Manor, Birch Cabins reintroduces a centuries-old Northern Irish estate as a design-led escape grounded in nature, locality, and calm.

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The cabins embody a slower, more mindful approach to travel — one that celebrates craft, place, and quiet luxury. The challenge lay in balancing the tranquillity of the natural setting with the expectations of a premium, design-conscious audience. The brief called for a holistic identity that could extend seamlessly across digital platforms, signage, printed collateral, and in-room touchpoints. We sought to create a brand that would feel both timeless and current — rooted in place but designed for today.

We began by grounding the brand story in the landscape itself: birch trees, brick, timber, and craft. The design direction pairs restrained luxury with natural authenticity — earthy tones, tactile finishes, and thoughtful typography that communicate calm and intention. The visual system draws from the woodland surroundings and the estate’s architectural details, resulting in a clean, confident wordmark supported by secondary marks that echo natural forms.

COLLATERAL DESIGN

From printed booklets and postcards to towels, dressing gowns, and merchandise, the Birch Cabins identity lives through tangible details. Every item — from tote bags to signage — carries the same warmth, restraint, and authenticity that define the estate itself. These touchpoints transform brand storytelling into sensory experience, inviting guests to engage with the Birch Cabins world at every turn.

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

The digital identity extends Birch Cabins’ sense of ease and calm into the online journey. We designed a website and digital system that feel immersive yet understated — clear layouts, balanced composition, and a rhythm that invites users to slow down. Earthy tones and tactile imagery translate the physical warmth of the retreat into an intuitive digital experience. Each interaction reinforces the brand’s values of connection, craft, and contemporary simplicity.

Project Credits

Project Team Matthew Butler
Ryan Crown
Lauren Kirker
Mike Durney
Adam Bell
David Carofano
Nikki Freihofer
Simon Worthington McQueen
Photography & Video Studio Kin
Adam Bell