Peacham is named after Henry Peacham, an early modern rhetorician whose 1577 book The Garden of Eloquence translated principles of classical rhetoric into the English vernacular.
We design products and communications strategies that transform otherwise esoteric topics into exciting, relatable concerns.
Peacham is named after Henry Peacham, an early modern rhetorician whose 1577 book The Garden of Eloquence translated principles of classical rhetoric into the English vernacular.
Peacham is a creative agency that makes history fun and cool.
Produced by The Brooklyn Studio
Designed by Brick This
Creative Direction by Christopher J. Devine
Brooklyn Landmarks Building Set
Produced for The Brooklyn Studio’s twenty-fifth anniversary, the Brooklyn Landmarks Building Set is made from 350 genuine LEGO® bricks. The set displays in miniature a selection of historically significant places in Brooklyn — from the Carroll Street Bridge and the Gowanus Canal to the rowhouses of Park Slope and the triumphal arch of Grand Army Plaza.
Produced by The Brooklyn Studio
Designed by Brick This
Creative Direction by Christopher Devine
Produced for The Brooklyn Studio’s twenty-fifth anniversary, the Brooklyn Landmarks Building Set is made from 350 genuine LEGO® bricks. The set displays in miniature a selection of historically significant places in Brooklyn — from the Carroll Street Bridge and the Gowanus Canal to the rowhouses of Park Slope and the triumphal arch of Grand Army Plaza.
Produced by The Brooklyn Studio
Illustrated by Diane Hu
Designed by Christopher J. Devine
Photography by Ethan Herrington
Rowhouse Playing Cards
The Brooklyn Studio’s Rowhouse Playing Cards are a celebration of New York City’s vast treasury of historic rowhouses. Featuring fifteen original watercolor illustrations by artist Diane Hu, the cards display a variety of architectural styles ranging from Federal and Greek Revival to Neo-Tudor and Flemish Renaissance. The Rowhouse Playing Cards were produced in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council, the citywide advocate for New York’s historic neighborhoods.
Produced by The Brooklyn Studio
Illustrated by Diane Hu
Designed by Christopher J. Devine
Type Design by Frere-Jones Type
Photography by Ethan Herrington
The Brooklyn Studio’s Rowhouse Playing Cards are a celebration of New York City’s vast treasury of historic rowhouses. Featuring fifteen original watercolor illustrations by artist Diane Hu, the cards display a variety of architectural styles ranging from Federal and Greek Revival to Neo-Tudor and Flemish Renaissance. The Rowhouse Playing Cards were produced in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council, the citywide advocate for New York’s historic neighborhoods.
Produced by Village Preservation
Designed by Christopher J. Devine
Custom Signage by Tré Seals
Procurement by Life in Pieces Brick Shop
Greenwich Village Building Set
The Greenwich Village Building Set is a Limited-Edition model made of 449 LEGO® bricks. Designed by Peacham, and produced in partnership with Village Preservation, the Greenwich Village Building Set features a collection of architecturally and culturally significant places in Greenwich Village — from Village Cigars and the Stonewall Inn to Jefferson Market Library and the quaint streets surrounding Washington Square Park.
Produced by Village Preservation
Designed by Christopher J. Devine
Custom Lettering by Tré Seals
Procurement by Life in Pieces Brick Shop
The Greenwich Village Building Set is a Limited-Edition model made of 449 LEGO® bricks. Designed by Peacham, and produced in partnership with Village Preservation, the Greenwich Village Building Set features a collection of architecturally and culturally significant places in Greenwich Village — from Village Cigars and the Stonewall Inn to Jefferson Market Library and the quaint streets surrounding Washington Square Park.
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Christopher J. Devine
Christopher J. Devine founded Peacham in 2023. Previously, he was the Marketing Director at The Brooklyn Studio, an architecture firm committed to restoring and enhancing New York City’s historic fabric. He also spent seven years working for Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, where he managed brand marketing and public relations for the North American markets.
Christopher is a member of the Dictionary Society of North America and the American Printing History Association. He is a graduate of Vassar College, and he lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife and his son.
Christopher J. Devine founded Peacham in 2023. Previously, he was the Marketing Director at The Brooklyn Studio, an architecture firm committed to restoring and enhancing New York City’s historic fabric. He also spent seven years working for Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, where he managed brand marketing and public relations for the North American markets.
Christopher is a member of the Dictionary Society of North America and the American Printing History Association. He is a graduate of Vassar College, and he lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife and his son.