I like where you're going here but i feel like it's missing something. Can you give me a couple more options? I do like how the letters blend into the border.
Continue this approach but increase the size of the icon to be a emblem over the text. Using deco building plates as inspiration. Clean, subtle, and strong.
New approach with added color. Making each letter an icon with reinforce text below. Icon can stand on it's own. New direction but felt is was worth exploring to see the results.
Final variation. Abstract but memorable icon of black and white using the form of the logo with reinforce text. Icon can be used as a standalone with branding recognition.