Journal.
Stories of what we have been up to lately including our material sourcing, processes and locations. As well as being a place to shed a light on good people and companies trying to do good things. This page is for collections of stories, brands, studios and products that we have found inspiring.
Dalston Pavillion Public Programme - London School of Architecture
It was a privilege to be apart of the construction of this outdoor pavilion to host workshops for the local community and display work of architecture students.
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the London School of Architecture (LSA) has opened its Dalston Pavilion, as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA).
Dutch Elm Disease in the UK - Using effected timber to make lasting furniture.
In the late 1960’s Dutch Elm Disease was imported from Canada and has since killed millions of UK Elm trees. The disease is transferred by Elm Bark Beetles carrying fungus spores which contain toxins that block the trees water transport system. It’s also passed on to healthy trees via root systems. The Bark Beetles tunnel into effected trees and lay larvae, the larvae then feed on the trunk, picking up the fungus spores on the way out. Which they then pass on to unaffected trees when feeding on their twigs.
Using SolidWool Sheet Material - Bio-Resin & Wool Composite
Using Solidwool to make table tops. The Devon based company have created a fiberglass-like composite material in sheet form using wool and bio resin. The blend is 50% wool 50% resin. And the resin is 50% bio-based renewable content, which are by products of industrial processes such as bio-fuel production and paper making. The particular wool used is too coarse to be spun and used for knitting and doesn’t dye well, so would often be disposed of.
‘The Makers Barn’ by HUTCH featured on estliving
The Stubby Stool and textured Oak bench featuring in est living online within The Makers Barn by HUTCH.
Have a look at the full gorgeous countryside conversion.
How to build a mini cabin - Free PDF download
Free downloadable PDF, documenting how to build your own mini cabin / shed. A step by step guide about building a timber frame structure of your own.
Johns Old Workshop
John’s Old Workshop is a film set in a small and characterful wood workshop that has been completely untouched since John’s passing in February 2020. John is Blakes Grandad and by the wishes of his wife Mary, we spent the day creating this 3 piece set and film.
Sourcing Material
Here is a collection of photos from some of my material sourcing missions into the woods, including a naturally fallen spruce and oak. Found around a small village in West Sussex called Plaistow.