2023/24
CONCEPTUAL BUILT
9-14 // ORANGE CRUSH VILLA 1-8 // KOMOREBI
15-20 // HEARTBREAK HOTEL
21-26 // BLOOM & DESTROY
27-32 // THE BAY
33-40 // SEVEN SINS
41-48 // PAUSA CAFE
49-52 // FOX & CHANCE
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53-68 // RECENT WORK
CONCEPTUAL
KOMOREBI
Komorebi is the Japanese expression for the dappled appearance of sunlight as it filters through the trees; and was the inspiration for the design and atmosphere of this space.
My concept was to re-imagine the traditional kitchen environment as a social and sacred space; far removed from the urban landscape and informed by the raw, nature based aesthetics of of Japanese Wabi Sabi teachings.
Initially part of my final MA project, this revised project is particularly special to me as it exhibits the creative freedom and design aesthetic that I wasn’t able to execute during the original iteration.
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Orange crush villa
Orange Crush Villa was a project I undertook with the intention of creating a multi-sensory experience through visual language.
The images utilises light and shadow alongside bold colour and tone to immerse the viewer in the heart of Sevilla; almost being able to feel the heat from the sun and smell the oranges in the trees.
This kind of visual escapism is something I strive for in all of my work.
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HEARTBREAK HOTEL
Heartbreak Hotel is a project which seeks to evoke a sense of romantic nostalgia through the combination of striking neoclassical architecture and cinematic landscapes.
Inspired by the design works of Alvaro Siza and the iconic cinematography of Wes Anderson, the grand structure sits within the towering coastal rockface itself; posing an ambiguous question of how and when it got there.
I enjoy creating a sense of mystery within my work, allowing the viewer to conjure up their own interpretations and stories surrounding the piece and imagining how they would feel if they were able to visit
bloom & destroy
I developed a conceptual exhibition space for the Konmari brand with the aim of utilising Wabi Sabi aesthetics and Japanese design principles in order to challenge the conventions of domestic spaces - and encourage people to question their own ways of living.
Inspired by the design thinking of Axel Vervoordt and Daniel Arsham, the invasion of nature within the space seeks to confound expectations and disrupt the everyday experience.
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THE BAY
My mother has always dreamed of living in a peaceful speace surrounded by the ocean. This is my interpretation of what that could look like. I used my childhood memories of visiting coastal villages and exploring the natural surroundings as inspiration for the project. g H T
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seven sins
Specification: Coffee Shop & Bar
Location: Birmingham, UK
Completion Date: November 2017
Seven Sins was born out of a desire to redefine preconceived notions and expectations that accompanied Birmingham’s coffee shops and coffee shop design.
My goal was a simple one. Serve world class coffee in surroundings which embodied the area and resonated with its inhabitants; bringing them together via the same medium. I wanted to create a space which felt like a home; one which was free from the constraints of the coffee shop mould and embraced the DIY, punk, artistic and ever-changing aesthetic of Digbeth.
I worked alongside local craftsmen and created bespoke lighting which used ambience and mood to break the space up into sections fit for a multitude of purposes; whether that was a space to work, relax or contemplate.
My intrinsic involvement in the project forged an extremely personal connection. Large elements of my personality were reflected in the final outcome, which only served to strengthen the impact of what I had created. When people felt connected to the space, they would also express a connection to me personally. By expressing intimate personality traits into my design, I was inviting people into my home; my vision of what a home should feel like. The deeply personal nature present in every feature resonated with people, and created an atmosphere unlike anything I had ever experienced.
For me, this is the most important aspect of my work.
pausa kitchen café
Specification: Commercial Cafe
Location: Eastbourne, UK
Completion Date: Est. October 2021
The client for this project is a staple of British homeware and accessories. Dunelm asked us to completely redesign their in-store cafe, Pausa. The brief was to create a space which felt like home, by bringing the atmosphere of the kitchen into the heart of the store.
With 80 covers, creating a sense of intimate home comfort wasn’t going to be easy, but by breaking the space up into separate “rooms” and introducing elements of Dunelm’s own product range, we were able to bring to life a bright, welcoming space which was eclectic and vibrant in its presentation.
fox & chance
Specification: Commercial Bathrooms
Location: Birmingham, UK
Completion Date: Summer 2021
Fox & Chance is an exciting new bar launched in Birmingham city centre during summer 2021. I was lucky enough to be asked to work on this project alongside 2G Design & Build, who tasked me with forming a design concept and producing rendered images which resonated with the client’s aesthetic.
The owners named the project after engineer Charles Fox and Birmingham based glass manufacturers the Chance Brothers; all of whom were associated with the development of the Birmingham Railway.
Based on client specifications, I liaised with the head of design and executed a build concept which aligned with the bar’s railway-themed name and history and would create a talking point amongst guests through its eye-catching features.
The copper pipe lighting feature (seen opposite) was modelled after the central Birmingham rail network and is a to-scale replica of the original train lines. This, alongside the green subway tiles and early 1900 prints of Chance Brothers’ stained glass concepts are all subtle nods to the the reason this project came to be.
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