In an age when life moves quickly and through pixels, the appeal of handmade goods remains resilient. Beautiful objects that demonstrate human involvement and creative integrity are irreplaceable. Retailers have taken note, with concept stores, such as The New Craftsman in Mayfair, and independent publications, like Hole & Corner, focussing on the designer‐maker. No more apparent is…
Stretching across 26 acres of land in unassuming West Sussex woodlands is Cass Sculpture Foundation. Founded in 1992 by Wilfred and Jeannette Cass, the Foundation was seen as a means to commission spectacularly large-scale outdoor sculptures which would be exhibited on the grounds and later sold. ‘We knew sculptors had a really rough time so we…
Co-working is having its moment. With the number of freelancers and start-ups increasing fast, London’s buildings are evolving and being morphed into spaces that respond to the need of communal working environments that cultivate the sharing of ideas and resources. Designer Tom Dixon has boldly stepped into the space by putting his hand (and name)…