Journal

On design, material and living

Notes from the studio, material guides and behind-the-project stories.

Seven decisions that make a small flat feel large

Gaining a sense of space without adding square metres usually comes down to proportion and one colour decision.

Marble or travertine? From porosity to maintenance cost, the points that shape the decision.

A single ceiling fitting on one switch can undo even the best design. Split light into layers.

The busiest days of a project begin where the drawings end. A slice from the studio.