Transforming a cultural landmark requires care, attention to detail and ultimately respecting the heritage of the building and its connection to people.

C&R Projects have endeavoured to do justice to Liverpool's last remaining Rapid shopfront whilst creating a new space for connection and conversation. Hardware Liverpool is a coffee shop triumph, bringing a new lease of life to Renshaw Street and Liverpool itself.

We designed and implemented a cutting-edge brand identity built on two bespoke typefaces. One inspired directly by Serpentine, Rapid's old logo typeface and a new edition of Overpass adding historical grotesque characters and flourishes emblematic of Renshaw Street's past.