Elephant & Castle, London, 2025
Alcove shelving and cabinetry for a dining room, designed and made in South East London.
Designed to replace existing cabinets in a lower-ground dining room, this installation brings rhythm and warmth to a space defined by its chimney breast. The brief asked for structure and play — a composition that could enliven the room while remaining practical and balanced.
Each side of the alcove is balanced through careful spacing rather than symmetry, joined by a run of shelves that reads as one continuous sequence. The curved elements combine steam-bent and laminated sapele, their movement setting the tone for the piece. Ash-fronted shelving provides a lighter counterpoint and enhances the sense of depth. The result is a cohesive gesture across the wall — expressive whilst retaining order and function.