

LONDON BUILD 2024
(A post by director Cristina) Recent posts from Selena Moseley about this year’s London Build Expo prompted me to reflect on the...


UNDERSTANDING THE COLOUR AND TONE OF GLASS
Have you ever observed how the colour of glass appears to change across different windows in a single building? This visual variation is rarely a random occurrence; rather, it is the result of specific architectural decisions, manufacturing processes, or environmental requirements. Why Does Glass Vary in Colour? There are several reasons why glass panes may exhibit different tints or reflections: Intentional Specification: Architects often specify tinted or coated glass to ma


SOUTHBANK 2025
As it has been a tradition since 2016, once again we went back to the Hungerford bridge to support @trufflelondon with their plans for...


A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PERFECT FIXTURES
Choosing the right light fittings is a common challenge for our clients. Many come to us with pieces of sentimental value that require a thoughtful home within a new interior. At our London studio, we view lighting not just as a fixture, but as an architectural material. Our approach is rooted in our heritage, blending an appreciation for shadow and atmosphere with bold, textural honesty. To achieve a balanced environment, we move beyond simple illumination and follow a metho


THE IMPACT OF THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT ON DOMESTIC PROJECTS IN HIGHER RISK BUILDINGS
(Post by Director Cristina Lanz Azcarate) Example of a Higher risk building A few days ago, I wrote about a supplier who went out of...


HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE
A few days ago, Spain was left without power and the world watched as people reclaimed the public realm. Entirely different sections of...


LISTEN, GUIDE AND DELIVER.
(Post by Director Cristina Lanz Azcarate) "Listen, Guide, and Deliver" was the call to action at the "Improving Engagement in...


BLOOMBERG HQ 8 YEARS LATER
Last week our director Cristina took a group of students from the @ma_interior_design_kingston to the Bloomberg HQ in the City of London. It was a brilliant experience thanks to hosts Yuki and Sam who showed the group the many design features of the building. (One I want to share is the glass of the canteen floor windows, designed to create an optical illusion that , as shown, presents Saint Paul's as closer than it really is to those standing inside the building) It will b


SUPPORTING INSECTS THROUGH GARDEN DESIGN
Why create a thriving garden that supports vital insects and restores the natural balance of your local ecosystem
