EYEWEAR STORE INTERIOR, ISLINGTON LONDON
A vast skylight spills natural light, evoking the artist’s studio or modern gallery. Spectacles line a single Nile glass shelf stretching the length of the space, each given its due as object worthy of reflection. In a space characterised by its perspectival depth and tapering walls, the design looks to the characteristic architectural ambiguity of European surrealism. In particular, the paintings of Kay Sage, with their extreme vanishing points, provide a surprising geometry and colour palette of buttery yellow and aquatic greens.
Photographic works by Lee Miller cast the store through her surrealist lens, underlining a fascination with depth, light, and shadows. A group of FontanaArte prism-like pieces enhance the reverence for glass.
Photography by Ludovic Balay
RESTAURANT INTERIOR, MAYFAIR LONDON
An angled ceiling opens up to the exterior, creating a stage-like room with space to breathe. Fluted walls in crisp white and layers of curtains capture the abundance of daylight and create an ever-changing play of light and shadow.
Accentuated by a feature installation of five dancing chandeliers, Nightingale is spun in playful motion. ‘Tanzende’, a German Lithograph by Dietrich Burger from 1983 adorns the steel and marble backbar.
Photography by Ludovic Balay
EYEWEAR STORE INTERIOR, SOHO NEW YORK
The store at Mercer Street draws focus to the sculptural object at its centre; a reflective curve, inspired by early 20th century industrial design.
American streamline design signified a time in motion and ideas of progress through technology. The displays’ S shape echoes the smooth flowing silhouettes of spectacles as much as those of architecture and machines.
Creating the context of a treasure box, the Cubitts collection is displayed in a space with theatrical aesthetic influences. Areas of glamorous darkness are peppered with light. Shimmering reflections, reminiscent of city lights, emphasize the store’s meticulous detailing and represent the care and attention put into the products it encloses.
Photography by William Jess Laird
PRODUCT DESIGN
Originally conceived during the Designer’s travels through Japan, the chandelier references traditional fan pleating techniques, as well as floral wood block prints. Framed by an adjustable system of steel elements, the design balances engineering and artistic elements.
Developed with Austrian heritage lighting manufacturer Kalmar, the Satellite Pendant is available to order in a variety of bespoke compositions.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Developed with Austrian heritage lighting manufacturer Kalmar, the Oblo wall light is available to order through Tutto Bene.